The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Limited (株式会社第一勧業銀行, Kabushiki-gaisha Dai-Ichi Kangyō Ginkō?), abbreviated as DKB (第一勧銀, Dai'ichi Kangin?), was one of the largest banks in the world during the latter half of the 20th century. It combined with Fuji Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan in 2000 to form Mizuho Financial Group.
In 2002, DKB's corporate & investment banking division was transferred to Mizuho Corporate Bank and retail banking division to Mizuho Bank severally.
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