Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

Zenjiro Yasuda opened the currency exchange shop 'Yasuda Shoten' in Nihonbashi Ko-fun-machi, and reorganized it into 'Gohon Yasuda Bank' in 1880.

1868– Meiji Restoration to Modern Era

Established as the First National Bank and reorganized into a joint-stock company.

1914– Wartime (Two World Wars)

Eleven Yasuda-affiliated banks merged, starting as Japan's largest new Yasuda Bank.

1945– Post-war reconstruction and rapid economic growth

Nippon Kangyo Bank was established as a government-owned bank and converted into a commercial bank.

Nippon Kogyo Bank was established during Japan's modern industrial boom to meet the financial needs of industry.

Nippon Kogyo Bank restarted as a long-term credit bank.

Founded through a merger of First Bank and Nippon Kangyo Bank on equal terms.

1973– Low-growth era to bubble economy emergence

1990– Bubble collapse and progress of financial liberalization

Established subsidiaries of investment trusts, securities, and trust banks, and promoted strengthening of comprehensive financial services capabilities.

Formulated the mid-term plan "Customer Support Top 118".

Launched "Strategic Innovation 120" and intensified IR activities.

1999– Financial restructuring and birth of Mizuho

2002– Launch of Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank

2005– Announcement of the 'Channel to Discovery' Plan

2007– Global financial crisis due to subprime mortgage issue

2011– One MIZUHO