Banks in Japan are becoming both fewer in number and larger in size, sparking concern that financial institutions are increasingly less personal and accountable to those they serve.

Earlier this month, the $834 million Unitus Community Credit Union in Portland, Ore., shared its ideas and success stories with Satoshi Uchida of Ibaraki University, a prominent Japanese banking expert.

Uchida met with Unitus President/ CEO Patricia Smith and other Unitus officers at Unitus Plaza in Portland. In his letter requesting Unitus' participation, Uchida said he chose Unitus for its 75-year history of service and reputation and for maintaining a strong commitment to members' financial well-being.

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