The Norinchukin Bank

The Norinchukin Bank is a banking institution based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1923 by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA), Japan Fishery Cooperatives (JF), Japan Forestry Cooperatives (JForest), and other members of the agriculture, fishery, and forestry cooperative system, the bank plays a major role in Japanese society as a contributor to the development of the nation's economy and as a supporter of the advancement of the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry industries through the provision of financial services to its members. The assets of the bank are managed by the executive management team.