Japanese and US finance leaders, Minister Katsunobu Kato and Secretary Janet Yellen, have held talks on currency fluctuations. The meeting comes amid concerns over the yen's depreciation, which has affected Japanese households and retailers due to rising import costs. Both countries emphasized the importance of close communication to address currency volatility and its impacts on their economies.

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