National Sports Festival of Japan
The Fukushima Mutual Bank changed its name to Fukushima Bank in February 1989, and on September 27 Route 115's was opened. On July 1, 1992 the Yamagata Shinkansen opened, connecting Fukushima to Yamagata. In 1995, the 50th National Sports Festival of Japan was held, primarily at Azuma Sports Park in the west of the city.