The Norinchukin Bank

The Norinchukin Bank is a banking institution based in Tokyo, Japan. The bank was 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 are managed by the Supervisory Committee.