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Japan economy minister Amari:

Current Japan economy not in state of deflation
Can't formally declare Japan has exited deflation until BOJ's price target met and there are assurances external shocks won't push economy back to deflation
Too early for BOJ to consider exit strategy like that of the Fed's tapering as Japan still about to emerge from deflation
BOJ has expressed strong determination it will take further easing steps if path toward meeting its price target is delayed
If BOJ determines Japan is lagging in meeting its price target, it is likely to decide appropriate steps
Machinery orders data is volatile but there are positive data as well so Japan's economy to continue recovering steadily
Up to BOJ to decide on policy direction, moves
Government corporate tax cuts will be put in place in time frame of around five years

Headlines via Reuters