Japan corporate bankruptcies rise for fourth straight year

Corporate bankruptcy cases in Japan have risen for the fourth consecutive year, with analysts warning of a potential surge this summer as geopolitical conflicts drive up operational costs. According to data from Teikoku Databank, total insolvencies for fiscal 2025 reached 10,425, representing a 3.5% increase over the previous year. This marks the second year in a row that the number of cases has surpassed the 10,000 threshold, driven by persistent labor shortages and rising input prices.