| 1882 |
June |
The Bank of Japan Act of 1882 is promulgated; the Bank is to have capital of 10 million yen and is given a license to operate for 30 years from the start of business. |
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Oct. 10 |
Business operation begins. |
| 1887 |
Mar. |
An increase in the Bank's capital is announced from 10 million yen to 20 million yen. |
| 1895 |
Aug. |
An increase in the Bank's capital is announced from 20 million yen to 30 million yen. |
| 1896 |
Apr. |
The Head Office is moved to a new building at the present location. |
| 1910 |
Feb. |
The Bank is given a license to operate for 30 more years from October 10, 1912, and an increase in the Bank's capital is announced from 30 million yen to 60 million yen. |
| 1942 |
Feb. |
The Bank of Japan Act of 1942 is promulgated; the Bank is to have capital of 100 million yen. |
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May 1 |
The Bank is reorganized under the Bank of Japan Act of 1942. |
| 1949 |
June |
The Policy Board is established. |
| 1997 |
June |
The Bank of Japan Act of 1997 is promulgated; the Bank is to have capital of 100 million yen. |
| 1998 |
Apr. 1 |
The Bank of Japan Act of 1997 comes into effect. |
