rtokens: The consumption tax is due to raised in April from three to five percent .
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tokens: " I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending , but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact , " a senior BOJ official told Reuters on Friday .
ltokens: Senior BOJ officials have separately said financial markets ' views on the economy have been too negative .