As Larry the cable guy says, "Now that right there, that's funny now."

Uncertainty has now hit the Japanese banking sector.

* In the last 7 days Origami Bank has folded.

* Sumo Bank has gone belly up.

* 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.

* Today shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after they nose-dived.

* Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks.

* Ninja Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black.

* Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop.

* Analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where it is feared that staff may get a raw deal!