The statement is strongly supported by the evidence. Source 1, a financial news report from September 22, 2023, explicitly states that a 'no-surprises BoJ meeting' sent the USD/JPY exchange rate to 148. This directly corroborates both the specific exchange rate and its link to Bank of Japan remarks. Other sources confirm the general influence of the BoJ on the yen, but Source 1 provides the specific details that validate the statement.