Someone has to run the Bank of Japan. A robot can't do it (yet).
Haruhiko Kuroda should be reappointed to continue as governor after his current term expires in April, and comfortingly, as of last week, he easily leads the field of contenders. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's big election win must also be in Kuroda's favor. All to the good.
However, even if he is replaced, his reign will continue.