Japan Appoints Former Currency Diplomat as Special Adviser

Japan has appointed Masato Kanda, a former top currency diplomat, as a special adviser to the cabinet. Kanda will provide advice to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on international financial trends. Meanwhile, Atsushi Mimura has succeeded Kanda as the vice finance minister for international affairs.

Japan has named Masato Kanda, its former top currency diplomat, as a special adviser to the cabinet, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi announced on Thursday.

Kanda is expected to provide Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with insights on international financial trends, according to Hayashi, who also serves as the chief cabinet secretary.

In related news, Atsushi Mimura assumed Kanda's previous role as the vice finance minister for international affairs on Wednesday, taking charge of the country's currency policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)