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List of Banks in Japan

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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Kanto Tsukuba Bank
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (merged with UFJ Holdings to form Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
Hokuriku Bank
Mitsui Trust Holdings
The 77 Bank
Resona Holdings, Inc.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Yamanashi Chuo Bank
Shinsei Bank
Aozora Bank
Bank of Kyoto
Akita Bank
Sapporo Bank
Seven Bank
Aomori Bank
Bank of Iwate
Sony Bank
Hokkaido Bank
Hokkoku Bank
Bank of Japan
Hokuto Bank
Joyo Bank
Mizuho Financial Group
Michinoku Bank
Shonai Bank
Yamagata Bank
Tohoku Bank
Hokuyo Bank
Chiba Bank
UFJ Holdings (merged with Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to form Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
Toho Bank
Sumitomo Trust and Banking

Key Takeaways

Japan’s banking sector includes central, megabanks, regional and trust banks.
Major megabanks like MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho dominate through consolidation.
Many regional banks serve local prefectures under national associations.
Trust banking is a specialized sector with distinct major players.
The Bank of Japan serves as the central bank overseeing monetary policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the central bank of Japan?

The Bank of Japan is Japan’s central monetary authority headquartered in Tokyo. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Japan?utm_source=openai))

Which are the megabanks in Japan?

The megabanks include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Financial Group. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Japan?utm_source=openai))

What are regional banks?

Regional banks serve local prefectures—there are over 100, including Akita Bank, Hokuriku Bank, The 77 Bank, and Bank of Kyoto. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Japan?utm_source=openai))

What are trust banks?

Trust banks specialize in asset servicing and custodial services; examples include Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking, Mizuho Trust & Banking, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Japan?utm_source=openai))

How has Japan’s banking sector evolved?

Japan’s banking sector has consolidated dramatically since the 1990s into large financial groups through multiple mergers. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Japan?utm_source=openai))

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