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Japan 2026 bankruptcy surge
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Latest: Japan sees surge in small‑business bankruptcies in 2026
In the first half of 2026 Japan experienced a sharp increase in corporate insolvencies. Niigata Prefecture recorded a record 78 bankruptcies, driven mainly by sales slumps and “recession‑type” failures, with services, co