Showa Shinkin Bank, a network partner of UPDATE EARTH and operating 19 branches primarily in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is dedicated to supporting new businesses. Its main hubs for entrepreneurship support are incubation facilities located in Shimokitazawa and Ebisu.

The Ebisu location (Ebisu Branch) is targeted at companies within five years of founding, offering private offices for 12 businesses and shared spaces. An incubation manager is on-site three days a week to provide consultations to entrepreneurs, along with personalized support for local founders, including specific startup assistance.

One example of successful business expansion is a collaboration facilitated by the bank between a photographer specializing in aerial drone shots and a solo filmmaker who produces videos. Their complementary needs led to a successful business partnership. Showa Shinkin Bank also runs the "Showa Entrepreneurship Support Group" and provides regular visits to customers, offering essential business and management support as their most trusted advisor.

Organization: Showa Shinkin Bank

Link: Showa Shinkin Bank | Shinkin Entrepreneurship Door