Japan’s long deflationary slump is finally over

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Shizuoka Bank is strengthening regional economies while expanding abroad, blending local trust with global ambition to support innovation, sustainability, and growth across Japan and Asia.

In Japan’s manufacturing heartland, the Bank of Nagoya is changing regional finance, supporting Aichi’s industrial base, driving sustainable growth and financing the shift towards a carbon-neutral, innovation-driven industry.

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Okinawa Financial Group is driving regional growth through innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable finance and turns Japan’s southern islands into a model for inclusive development and a future hub for Asian commerce.

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