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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group held an art exhibition at one of its office buildings near Tokyo Station from the end of May to mid-June. (Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group)

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TOKYO -- The top three Japanese banking groups are getting more involved in art, hosting exhibitions to deepen ties with the sector and exploring ways to use art in financial services.

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