Core Viewpoint - The former president of the Asian Development Bank, Masatsugu Asakawa, stated that the U.S. dollar is more susceptible to being sold off, making it unlikely for Japan to accept the U.S. request to support the yen [1] Group 1 - The U.S. has made requests to Japan regarding the support of the yen [1] - Asakawa emphasizes the volatility of the U.S. dollar in the current market [1] - Japan's stance is influenced by the potential risks associated with dollar fluctuations [1]