Mizuho is Japan's 2nd largest bank by asset size.

The real estate situation in Japan is a disaster. So far Inoue Ind, Suruga, El Create, Urban, Japan General Estate, Morimoto, Dynacity and Human 21 have all gone under.

What did they have in common=Mizuho was one of their main lenders.

Other weak players include Tokyo Tatemono, Cosmos, Meiwa, Joint, Toei, New Japan, Earnest, Area and Atrium.

What do they have in common=Mizuho is their main bank.