Toshiro Ota

The Minato Bank, Ltd. engages in the provision of banking and financial services. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Banking, Leasing, and Others. The Banking segment deals with commercial banking activities including, deposits, savings, direct banking, financial advice, and asset management support. The Leasing segment handles financial lending, loans and leasing operations. The Others segment consists of other banking related activities, such as credit card operations, credit guarantee, entrusted account, and management consulting business. The company was founded on September 6, 1949 and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Kobe Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a chamber of commerce and industry located in Kobe, Japan. The Japanese company provides management consultation services, specialist advice, bookkeeping, and financial loans for small and medium-sized enterprises. It also offers business seminars, training projects, and international business expert consultations. Additionally, the non-profit company provides insurance services, mutual aid systems, and certification applications. It publishes a business magazine and offers banner advertising and label services. The company is also involved in various projects such as business succession/regeneration support, SME revitalization, and environmental business-related initiatives.