* We aim to become the bank that is trusted. We will do this by fully recognizing our traditional role in ensuring a stable supply of funds, and in providing the kind of financial services demanded by the community by conducting our business in as thorough a manner as possible.
* In each areas of our [...]

The Bank of Japan was established under the Bank of Japan Act (promulgated in June 1882) and began operating on October 10, 1882, as the nation’s central bank. The Bank was reorganized on May 1, 1942 in conformity with the Bank of Japan Act (hereafter the Act of 1942), promulgated in February 1942. The Act [...]

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and its group companies offer a broad range of financial services centered on banking. They are also engaged in the leasing, securities, credit card, investment, mortgage securitization, venture capital and other credit related businesses. The following lists the activities of SMBC, its subsidiaries and affiliates in the various business segments.
The [...]

Businesses conducted by Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank
* -deposits, bank debentures, lending(incl. Non-recourse loans, commitment facilities)
* -foreign exchange
* -derivatives
* -payment and settlement services(bill/check clearing, payment and others)
* -e-solution business (firm banking, CMS, debit cards)
* -corporate bond trustee services, investment trust, defined contribution pension business
* -treasury
* -syndicated loans
* -others
Business conducted by Mizuho Bank
* -customer loans(housing/educational [...]

MUFG Group is a fully-fledged comprehensive financial group comprising commercial banks, trust banks, and securities companies, as well as credit card companies, leasing companies, consumer finance companies, investment trust companies and a U.S. bank (Union Bank). MUFG Group aims to unify these Group companies to deliver top quality products and services that meet diverse customer [...]

This is a simple guide to Japanese banks.
Japanese banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00.
To open an account at a Japanese bank, a foreigner will require his/her Alien Registration Card, the document any foreigner needs to apply for when staying in Japan for more than 90 days. An Hanko (personal stamp) [...]