> > Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America > it appears uncertainty has now hit Japan. > > In the last 7 days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone > belly up and Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its > branches. > > Yesterday, it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and > will likely go for a song, while today shares in Kamikaze Bank were > suspended after they nose-dived. > > While Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja > Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black, > and have not yet 'turned turtle'. > > Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop and analysts > report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where > it is feared that staff may get a raw deal. >