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Food Price Hikes in April 2026: 2,798 Items, First Rush of the Year; Uncertainty After Temporary Lull, Potential for Resurgence in Second Half

Food price hikes in April 2026 will total 2,798 items, marking the first rush of the year. A resurge… · 2026-03-31

Japan Consulting Bankruptcies at Record Highs as AI and Subsidy Limits Bite

Jan-May 2026 Japan consulting closures hit a record pace of 242, on track for over 600 annually. Sim… · 2026-06-05

Food and Beverage Price Hikes Exceed 10,000 Items This Year, 5th Consecutive Year

The number of food and beverage price hikes in 2026 surpassed 10,000 items as of June 1, driven by r… · 2026-06-02

FY 2026 Capital Investment Plans: 56.7% of Companies Have Plans, Decreasing for Three Consecutive Years Amid Uncertainty

According to a Teikoku Databank survey, the percentage of companies planning capital investment for … · 2026-05-22

April 2026 Curry Price: 364 Yen per Serving; Rises for First Time in 3 Months Due to High Vegetable Costs; Benefits of Cheaper Rice Diminished by High Meat and Vegetable Prices; Potential for Continued Rise Towards Summer

The average cost of a curry rice meal in April 2026 was 364 yen, a 6.1% increase year-on-year. While… · 2026-06-10

Food and Beverage Price Hikes to Exceed 10,000 Items for 5th Consecutive Year Due to Middle East Situation

Food price hikes in 2026 are expected to surpass 10,000 items, driven by rising costs from the Middl… · 2026-05-29

Food Price Hikes in April 2026 Affect 2,798 Items: First Major Rush of the Year with Potential Resurgence in Late 2026

Teikoku Databank reported that 2,798 food items saw price increases in April 2026, marking the year'… · 2026-03-31

[Teikoku Databank Explains] Bankruptcies Decreased in May 2026, but Total Liabilities Increased for 3 Consecutive Months; Price Hike Bankruptcies Remain High Near 100 Cases

Teikoku Databank, Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takeo Goto), a corporate cre… · 2026-06-29

Food and Beverage Price Hikes: 2,566 Items in July, Pace for 20,000 Items Annually; "Middle East Driven" Price Surge to Intensify from Summer, September to Exceed 3,000 Items

Teikoku Databank, Ltd. has analyzed the trends, outlook, and prospects for price increases in food a… · 2026-06-30

Ramen Shop Market to Reach 885.5 Billion Yen in FY2025, Approaching 1 Trillion Yen Market; Ramen Shop Bankruptcies Decrease for Second Consecutive Year; Price Strategies "Trivialize" as "1,000 Yen" Faces Challenges

Teikoku Databank, Ltd. conducted a survey and analysis of the nationwide "ramen shop" market. [Surv… · 2026-07-01

Japan's Ryokan and Hotel Market Projected to Reach ¥6.5 Trillion in FY2025, Setting New Record; Market Expansion Faces Challenge of Early Financial Restructuring as 'Insolvent' Companies Account for Approximately 30%

According to a Teikoku Databank survey, Japan's domestic ryokan and hotel market is expected to reac… · 2026-03-30

46,708 Long-Standing 'Shinise' Companies Nationwide: 70% in Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Retail, with Brewing Industries Standing Out

As of December 2025, there are 46,708 companies in Japan with over 100 years of history, pushing the… · 2026-03-28

10,425 Corporate Bankruptcies in 2025, Exceeding 10,000 for the 2nd Consecutive Year: High Prices and Labor Shortages Hit SMEs Hard - National Corporate Bankruptcy Report FY2025

Teikoku Databank released the national corporate bankruptcy figures for FY2025. Bankruptcies reached… · 2026-04-08

Corporate Bankruptcies in March 2026 Reached 943, Exceeding the Previous Year for the 4th Consecutive Month - National Corporate Bankruptcy Report March 2026

According to Teikoku Databank, corporate bankruptcies in Japan in March 2026 totaled 943, a 7.8% YoY… · 2026-04-08

Bankruptcies Due to Unpaid Social Insurance and Taxes Reached 221 in FY2025, 2nd Highest Level. Almost All Cases Result in 'Bankruptcy', Highlighting the Difficulty of Restructuring After Delinquency

According to Teikoku Databank, bankruptcies triggered by unpaid taxes and social insurance premiums … · 2026-04-07

"Taxi business" closures surge 1.6 times over previous year, "high fuel costs" hit management directly

A cumulative total of 66 cases of suspension of business, closure, or dissolution (hereinafter refer… · 2026-04-04

Corporate Forecasted Exchange Rate Averages 147.87 JPY/USD, Most Companies Expect Late 150s; Gap with Actual Rate Narrows Slightly but Still Wide Amid Ongoing Yen Weakness

According to Teikoku Databank's 2026 survey, the average forecasted exchange rate among Japanese com… · 2026-06-15

Are 'Flower Stands' the New Catalyst? Florist Market Reaches 225 Billion Yen, Rising for the First Time in Two Years; Growth Expected to Continue Through 'Experiential Consumption' and Event Demand

The florist market for fiscal year 2025 is expected to grow for the first time in two years, driven … · 2026-03-29

46,708 'Long-standing' Companies Across Japan: 70% in Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Retail, with Brewing Sectors Standing Out

A survey by Teikoku Databank reveals that the number of long-standing companies in Japan has exceede… · 2026-03-29

[Free Access] Teikoku Databank Analysis: February 2026 Bankruptcies Exceed 800 for the First Time in 13 Years for the Month of February — Will Fiscal 2025 Bankruptcies Exceed 10,000 for the Second Consecutive Year?

Teikoku Databank has released an explanatory video detailing survey results showing that corporate b… · 2026-03-29

[Free Access] Teikoku Databank Analysis: February 2026 Bankruptcies Exceed 800 for the First Time in 13 Years — Will Fiscal 2025 Bankruptcies Top 10,000 for the Second Consecutive Year?

Teikoku Databank has released an explanatory video detailing survey results showing that corporate b… · 2026-03-29

Corporate Bankruptcies in May 2026 Fall Below Previous Year for First Time in Six Months

Teikoku Databank announced corporate bankruptcy figures for May 2026. The number of bankruptcies was… · 2026-06-08

37.1% of Japanese Companies Increase Summer Bonuses; Average Payment Rises to 477,000 JPY

Summer bonuses for 2026 averaged 477,000 JPY, an increase of 18,000 JPY from the previous year. Perf… · 2026-06-11

"Taxi business" closures surge 1.6 times over previous year, "high fuel costs" hit management directly

A cumulative total of 66 cases of suspension of business, closure, or dissolution (hereinafter refer… · 2026-04-04

Teikoku Databank: April 2026 Bankruptcies Rise for 5th Month, Record High for Inflation

Teikoku Databank released a video on April 2026 bankruptcies, reporting 899 cases (up 8.8%) and 112.… · 2026-06-04

100-Yen Shop Market Exceeds 1 Trillion Yen for 3 Consecutive Years; Growth Driven by 'Post-100 Yen' Strategy with 3,000 Store Increase in 10 Years

Teikoku Databank reported that the domestic '100-yen shop' market is projected to reach 1.11 trillio… · 2026-04-02

Corporate Bankruptcies in March 2026 Reached 943, Exceeding the Previous Year for the 4th Consecutive Month - National Corporate Bankruptcy Report March 2026

According to Teikoku Databank, corporate bankruptcies in Japan in March 2026 totaled 943, a 7.8% YoY… · 2026-04-08

10,425 Corporate Bankruptcies in 2025, Exceeding 10,000 for the 2nd Consecutive Year: High Prices and Labor Shortages Hit SMEs Hard - National Corporate Bankruptcy Report FY2025

Teikoku Databank released the national corporate bankruptcy figures for FY2025. Bankruptcies reached… · 2026-04-08

Companies Prioritize 'Proactivity' in Young Employees: Survey Reveals Differences by Scale

According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, 'proactivity and initiative' is the top trait companies d… · 2026-05-21

Bankruptcies Due to Unpaid Social Insurance and Taxes Reached 221 in FY2025, 2nd Highest Level. Almost All Cases Result in 'Bankruptcy', Highlighting the Difficulty of Restructuring After Delinquency

According to Teikoku Databank, bankruptcies triggered by unpaid taxes and social insurance premiums … · 2026-04-07

Suit Industry Shifts from Quantity to Quality, Driven by Custom Orders; Major 7 Companies' Sales Down Only 5%; Demand for "Power Suits" Among Youth Provides Support

Japan's menswear industry is undergoing a transformation from quantity to quality. In fiscal year 20… · 2026-06-09

Benefiting from the 'Machi Chuka' Boom: Chinese Restaurant Bankruptcies Set to Decline for First Time in 4 Years; Capturing 'Cheap, Fast, Delicious' Demand; Challenges Remain in 'Rising Material Costs' and 'Succession' Issues

According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, bankruptcies of Chinese restaurants in the first five mon… · 2026-06-02

Painting and Waterproofing Work: Concerns Over Expanding Impact of Middle East Situation, Already Constraining Material Procurement, Bankruptcy Numbers May Hit Record High Since 2000

According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, 80 bankruptcies occurred in the painting and waterproofin… · 2026-06-08

Labor Shortage Bankruptcies Reach 441, Up 1.3x from Previous Year, Setting New Record; "Employee Resignation Type" Also Hits Record High of 118 Cases

In fiscal year 2025, labor shortage-induced bankruptcies increased by 1.3 times from the previous ye… · 2026-04-09

70% of Companies Unaware of Revised Logistics Efficiency Act; Low Awareness Among Shippers; Collaboration Key to Improvement

A survey by Teikoku Databank reveals that only 16.8% of companies are familiar with the revised Logi… · 2026-05-28

Domestic Economy Significantly Worsens in March 2026 Due to Tightening Middle East Situation; All Scales, Industries, and Regions Decline for the First Time in 2 Years and 6 Months

The March 2026 Japanese economy significantly worsened due to soaring oil prices stemming from escal… · 2026-04-03

Bankruptcies of Coffee Shops Decline for First Time in Two Years Despite Coffee Bean Price Surge

Bankruptcies of coffee shops in Japan from January to May 2026 totaled 24, marking a decrease for th… · 2026-06-07

Labor Shortage Bankruptcies Reach 441, Up 1.3x from Previous Year, Setting New Record; "Employee Resignation Type" Also Hits Record High of 118 Cases

In fiscal year 2025, labor shortage-induced bankruptcies increased by 1.3 times from the previous ye… · 2026-04-09

Domestic Economy Significantly Worsens in March 2026 Due to Tightening Middle East Situation; All Scales, Industries, and Regions Decline for the First Time in 2 Years and 6 Months

The March 2026 Japanese economy significantly worsened due to soaring oil prices stemming from escal… · 2026-04-03

100-Yen Shop Market Exceeds 1 Trillion Yen for Third Consecutive Year, Grows with 'De-100-Yen' Strategy; Store Count Increases by 3,000 in 10 Years, Competing with 'Affordable Lifestyle Goods' at Higher Price Points

The domestic '100-yen shop' market is projected to reach approximately 1.11 trillion yen in fiscal y… · 2026-04-02

Hotel and Ryokan Market to Reach 6.5 Trillion Yen in FY2025, Setting a New Record; Early Recovery of Financial Health is a Challenge, with Approximately 30% of Companies in Excess Liabilities

The ryokan and hotel market is projected to reach a record 6.5 trillion yen in FY2025, but challenge… · 2026-03-30

100-Yen Shop Market Exceeds 1 Trillion Yen for Third Consecutive Year, Grows with 'De-100-Yen' Strategy; Store Count Increases by 3,000 in 10 Years, Competing with 'Affordable Lifestyle Goods' at Higher Price Points

The domestic '100-yen shop' market is projected to reach approximately 1.11 trillion yen in fiscal y… · 2026-04-02

100-Yen Shop Market Exceeds 1 Trillion Yen for Third Consecutive Year, Grows with 'De-100-Yen' Strategy; Store Count Increases by 3,000 in 10 Years, Competing with 'Affordable Lifestyle Goods' at Higher Price Points

The domestic '100-yen shop' market is projected to reach approximately 1.11 trillion yen in fiscal y… · 2026-04-02

Japan's Domestic Business Conditions in April 2026 Continue to Deteriorate Significantly, Down 2.8 Points in Two Months; Profit Margins Squeezed by Increased Procurement Costs Due to High Crude Oil Prices

Teikoku Databank's survey for April 2026 shows Japan's Business Confidence DI dropped to 41.5, a 1.4… · 2026-05-08

Even Special Sale Flyers Hit by 'Digitalization' — 'Printing Industry' in Crisis, Business Closures at Record High; Sales Down 30% in 20 Years — A 'Triple Whammy' of High Costs, Paperless Trend, and Labor Shortages

According to a Teikoku Databank survey, business closures and dissolutions in the printing industry … · 2026-05-07

Food and Beverage Price Hikes: Signs of Resurgence Due to Naphtha Supply Concerns; Packaging and Materials as Price Hike Factor at Record Pace; May Sees 70 Items, First Time Below 100 in Four Months

In May 2026, food and beverage price increases totaled 70 items. However, due to the impact of the M… · 2026-04-30

Teikoku Databank Explains: 2025 Bankruptcies Exceed 10,000 for Second Consecutive Year – Soaring Prices and Labor Shortages Directly Hit SMEs

Teikoku Databank announced that corporate bankruptcies in FY2025 surpassed 10,000 for the second con… · 2026-04-29

Raw Material Costs Soar, Leading to "No Profit" for Western-Style Confectionery Shops; Bankruptcies Surge 1.3 Times Year-on-Year, 60% Face "Deteriorating Performance"; Even Famous Shops Struggle

In FY2025, bankruptcies of Western-style confectionery shops reached a record high for the second co… · 2026-05-02

34.5% of Companies Utilize Generative AI; High Effectiveness Realized, but Challenges Remain in Accuracy and Operational Rules

Teikoku Databank conducted a survey revealing that 34.5% of companies utilize generative AI in their… · 2026-05-14