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Japan labor and inflation-driven business bankruptcies
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Latest: Japan bento industry faces rising bankruptcies amid inflation
Japan is experiencing a surge in bankruptcies driven by labor shortages and rising operational costs. In the first half of fiscal year 2026, labor shortage-related bankruptcies reached a record high of 240 cases, with mo