CLEAN : Analyst comments as yen sinks to lowest level vs dollar since 1990

The video discusses the ongoing depreciation of the yen, driven by US interest rate pressures and Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy. Despite interventions by the Bank of Japan, the yen continues to depreciate. Inflation in Japan is rising, influenced by global energy price shocks, which could lead to more domestic inflation. The Bank of Japan faces challenges in addressing these issues, needing to tackle core problems in the FX markets to stabilize the economy.

In what way do global energy price shocks affect inflation in Japan according to the text?

What analogy is used to describe the Bank of Japan's current situation regarding its monetary policy?