Japan Bankruptcies Hit 1,037 in July as Retail Failures Reach Highest Since 2000
Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Top 1,000 in July for Second Consecutive MonthJapan Corporate Bankruptcies Hit Year-High of 1,028 in July; Labor Shortage-Related Failures Reach Record Worst, Zentoshin Collapse Swells Total Debt — BigGo FinanceJapan Corporate Bankruptcies Exceed 1,000 in July 2026 Amid Labor Crunch, Rising PricesJapan recorded 1,028 corporate bankruptcies in July, marking the second consecutive month in which the total exceeded 1,000, as smaller firms faced mounting financial pressure. Labour shortages, higher personnel costs and risingJapan recorded a current account deficit of 92.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately US$584.5 million, in June 2026, marking the country's first monthly deficit in 17 months as higher dividend payments to