InterviewKatayama stresses unity after BOJ summary of opinions raises questions over policy stanceJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks with Nikkei in Tokyo on Oct. 1. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)October 2, 2026 17:11 JSTUpdated on October 2, 2026 18:41 JSTTOKYO -- The government of Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is unified in its view that reflationary policy is over, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in an interview with Nikkei, backing the Bank of Japan's efforts to fight inflation as Tokyo seeks to counter yen weakness.