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Japanese Banks Start Closing Down for Lunch as Staffing Shortage Worsens

Lunch closures

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

17:38 JST, September 8, 2025

Banks are increasingly closing their branches for lunch breaks, with regional banks leading the way and even some major banks shuttering branches during mealtime. They are hoping to keep their branches open amid worsening staff shortages and declining foot traffic.

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