Japan's Aso: Specific monetary policy up to BOJ to decide - Reuters

Japan's Finance Minister on Tuesday said that monetary policy was up to the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to decide. 

Kuroda added that its wrong for people to think that the government is trying to weaken and consolidate regional banks by prolonging low rate environment. 

Aso's comments are being ignored by the market. The USD/JPY pair continues to trade at session highs near 108.75.