On Thursday, 1/16, M2 class took a trip to the head office of Bank of Japan, which is also known as the heart of all Japanese banking institution. Students observed how bank clerks operates, learned about the history of foreign currency at the Currency Museum, as well as having the chance to feel the weight of holding 100 million yen worth of bills and a gold bar in the hands. Through the experiences above, students get to understand more about the duties of a bank and how it runs.
Tokyo International Exchange College Ikebukuro
Photo taken in front of the mail hall of Bank of Japan. This architecture was built in 1896 by the well-known Japanese architect, Kingo Tatsuno, and was designated an important cultural property in 1974.
Staff giving a brief introduction of Bank of Japan to the students.
Students learning about the bank’s duties at the Currency Museum.
Experiencing the weight of 100 billion yen bill. (It was pretty heavy!)