Description:The Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day policy meeting, under intense pressure to revive the stalled economy. Its board has nine members. -Two career central bankers -Three academics -Four from the private sector The BOJ is 130 years old - but has been legally independent only since 1998. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has demanded the BOJ take bolder easing steps and hinted at revising its mandate.(1:57)