Fukushima Bank Explained

The Fukushima Bank Ltd. (株会社福島銀行 Kabushiki-gaisha Fukushima Ginkō) is a Japanese regional bank headquartered in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.^[1] Founded on November 27, 1922, the company provides banking (deposits, loans, foreign exchange trading, etc.) and leasing services as well as credit card and credit guarantee services.^[2] President and CEO, Takahiro Kato denies any intent to merge with Toho Bank Ltd., another regional bank located in Fukushima Prefecture.^[3]

Community Involvement

• Employees of the company participate in Fukushima City's yearly Waraji Festival.
• The company hosts workshops to help children learn computer skills.^[4]
• For seven years, the company has hosted an exhibition and sale of goods handcrafted by people with disabilities (障がい者施設製品の大展示即売会 Shougai-sha Shisetsu Seihin no Otenjisokubai-kai).^[5]
• The company donates to a number of projects and non-profit organizations in support of preserving the natural environment of Fukushima.
• Under the title "Fukushima Bank Old Stories," the company attributed to a project aiming to promote the culture of Fukushima Prefecture. Four traditional Japanese storytelling performances were held and DVD copies were distributed to elementary schools throughout the prefecture.
• The company donates proceeds from their vending machines to support the victims of violent crimes.
• A light display is set up at the company's main office every winter season.

References

1. Web site: The Fukushima Bank, Ltd.: CEO and Executives - Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com. 2019-04-15.
2. Web site: The Fukushima Bank, Ltd.. Nikkei Asian Review. en-GB. 2019-04-11.
3. Web site: Fukushima Bank president denies merger speculation. www.spglobal.com. en-us. 2019-04-15.
4. Web site: 地域貢献活動｜福島銀行. www.fukushimabank.co.jp. 2019-04-11.
5. Web site: 第７回障がい者施設製品大展示即売会を開催します. 福島県授産事業振興会. ja. 2019-04-11.