Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida Hospitalized for Leukemia Treatment
A very important person at Japan's central bank, Shinichi Uchida, is sick with a type of blood cancer called leukemia.
He has gone to the hospital to get better.
Even though he is in the hospital, he will still be able to do some of his work from his computer for a little while.
He is one of the top people in charge of making big decisions about Japan's money.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida has been hospitalized.
He is receiving treatment for leukemia.
Uchida will continue to work remotely for a few weeks.
He is a member of the BOJ's nine-member policy board.
He serves alongside Governor Kazuo Ueda and fellow Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino.
- Who
- Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida
- What
- Is in the hospital for leukemia treatment and will work remotely
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To receive treatment for leukemia
- Name
- Shinichi Uchida
- Position
- Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan
- Medical Condition
- Leukemia
- Work Arrangement
- Remote work for several weeks
- Central Bank
- Bank of Japan (BOJ)