Key Facts
• On July 4, 2025, Gunma Bank and Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group donated funds.
• Each company contributed ¥15 million, totaling ¥30 million for Gunma and Niigata.
• The donation supports digital creative industries and youth employment creation.
• Gunma Bank President Akihiko Fukai expressed hopes for regional revitalization.
• Gunma Governor Ichita Yamamoto pledged careful use of the funds.
• A similar ceremony was held in Niigata for Governor Hideyo Hanazono.
Summary
Gunma Bank and Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group, aiming for a business merger in April 2027, jointly donated ¥30 million to Gunma and Niigata Prefectures on July 4, 2025. Each company contributed ¥15 million to support the development of digital creative industries and foster youth employment. Gunma Bank President Akihiko Fukai emphasized the importance of the funds in driving regional revitalization, while Gunma Governor Ichita Yamamoto expressed gratitude and commitment to utilizing the donation effectively. A similar ceremony was held in Niigata, where Governor Hideyo Hanazono received the funds. This initiative highlights the companies’ dedication to community development and economic growth.
