Financial Services Agency Grants License to Foreign Bank Branch, Enhancing Financial Market Development Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan today announced the granting of a license to a foreign bank branch, a significant development that is expected to further enrich Japan’s financial landscape and foster greater international … Read more
Financial Services Agency Updates Disclosure on Management Guarantees: Promoting Fairer Lending Practices Tokyo, Japan – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has announced an update to its publicly available data concerning the utilization of the “Guidelines on Management Guarantees.” This comprehensive update, released on July 31, 2025, at 17:00, provides valuable insights into the … Read more
Financial Services Agency Announces Special Measures Following Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake and Tsunami The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has announced a series of special financial measures in response to the significant earthquake and subsequent tsunami that occurred near the Kamchatka Peninsula. This proactive announcement, published on July 31, 2025, at 19:00, aims to provide … Read more
Financial Services Agency Updates Tender Announcements, Inviting Participation in Procurement Processes Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced an update to its tender advertisements, signaling an opening for businesses and organizations to participate in various procurement opportunities. The announcement, made at 10:00 AM JST on August 1, 2025, … Read more
Uncover the Secrets of Your Favorite Brew: A Deep Dive into the Asahi Brewery Plaza Fukushima Factory Tour Imagine the satisfying fizz of a perfectly poured lager, the rich aroma that hints at craftsmanship, and the crisp, refreshing taste that crowns your day. What if you could go behind the scenes and witness the magic … Read more
Financial Services Agency Releases Minutes of Key Sustainability Disclosure Working Group Meeting Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced the public release of the minutes from the eighth meeting of the “Working Group on the Future of Sustainability Disclosure and Assurance.” This significant publication offers valuable insights into … Read more
Financial Services Agency Announces Personnel Changes Effective August 1, 2025 Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced significant personnel changes impacting its leadership and various departments, effective August 1, 2025. This announcement, made at 3:00 PM JST, reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to adapting to evolving financial landscapes … Read more
Blast Off with Super-Powered Databases for Super Smart Robots! Imagine you have a giant toy box filled with all your favorite toys. Now imagine that toy box is SO big, it can hold toys for everyone in your whole school! That’s kind of like what Amazon RDS is – a super-duper organized way to store … Read more
Financial Services Agency Announces Commencement of Comprehensive Data Collection via Collaborative Data Platform Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced the official launch of comprehensive data collection through its newly established Collaborative Data Platform. This significant initiative marks a pivotal step towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and stability … Read more
Important Notice: System Maintenance Affecting Certificate Issuance in Okayama City Okayama City is announcing a scheduled system maintenance period that will temporarily affect the issuance of various certificates. Residents and individuals requiring official documents are kindly advised to take note of this information and plan accordingly. The maintenance is set to commence on Sunday, July … Read more