The regional financial regulator requests swift assistance for deposit withdrawals and related services to aid residents impacted since January 21, Reiwa 8.
The Kanto Local Finance Bureau requested that financial institutions offer flexible and prompt support to Niigata Prefecture residents affected by a severe snow disaster beginning January 21, Reiwa 8 (2026). The guidance aims to ensure easy access to deposit withdrawals and other essential banking services for those impacted. Such measures are intended to reduce financial strain on victims while maintaining vital economic functions in disaster-affected areas.