Through overseas branches located in New York City, London, and Singapore, it invests in bond, securitization products, stock, private equity, and real estate.

Norinchukin supports political lobbying against agricultural imports and the deterioration of living standards in rural areas.

Norinchukin is derived from the bank's Japanese name Nō - Rin - Chūō - Kinko (Agriculture - forestry - central - credit union).

Norinchukin suffered from a lack of investment funds during World War II, due to restrictions by the Japanese government.

Once the government encouraged divestment in the textile industry, Norinchukin formed a political lobby to support the agriculture sector.