The Bank of Japan is the central bank of Japan.
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |