Fukushima Bank

Established in 1922 as Yumoto Shinkin Mujin Co., Ltd. (湯本信用無尽株式会社), the bank was originally located in the Yumoto neighborhood of Iwaki City, on the South-Eastern coast of Fukushima Prefecture.^[2] In November 1932, the bank absorbed Fukushima Mujin Co., Ltd.(福島無尽株式会社), renamed to Fukushima Mujin Bank Co., Ltd.(株式会社福島無 金庫), and moved the main office to Kamimachi, in Fukushima City.^[2] The company changed names again, to Fukushima Mutual Bank Ltd.(株式会社福島相互銀行) following the enforcement of the 1951 Mutual Bank Act (相互銀行法).^[2] The main office relocated to a then new building in Honmachi, Fukushima City, in January 1955.^[2]

The company began online banking in April 1976. A second online system was launched ten years later, in 1986, followed by a third in 1991.^[2]

Also in 1986, the company began facilitating foreign currency exchanges.^[2]

• Employees of the company participate in Fukushima City's Waraji Festival.
• The company hosts workshops to help children learn computer skills.^[5]
• The company hosts an annual 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).^[6]
• 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.^[5]