50.6% of Japanese Companies Face Full-Time Staff Shortage, Exceeding Half for 4th Consecutive April, Teikoku Databank Survey Finds
According to a nationwide survey by Teikoku Databank in April 2026, 50.6% of Japanese companies are … · 2026-05-19
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New Corporate Incorporations in Japan Reach Record 156,000 in 2025, Senior Entrepreneurship Hits All-Time High
According to a Teikoku Databank survey, the number of new corporations in 2025 reached a record 156,… · 2026-05-18
New Corporate Incorporations in Japan Reach Record 156,000 in 2025, Senior Entrepreneurship Hits All-Time High
According to a Teikoku Databank survey, the number of new corporations in 2025 reached a record 156,… · 2026-05-18
Only 23.2% of Companies Have Rules on Employees’ Private SNS Use, With Gaps by Size and Industry
Teikoku Databank conducted a corporate survey on whether companies have internal rules restricting e… · 2026-05-15
Only 23.2% of Companies Have Rules on Employees’ Private SNS Use, With Gaps by Size and Industry
Teikoku Databank conducted a corporate survey on whether companies have internal rules restricting e… · 2026-05-15
Only 23.2% of Companies Have Rules on Employees’ Private SNS Use, With Gaps by Size and Industry
Teikoku Databank conducted a corporate survey on whether companies have internal rules restricting e… · 2026-05-15
34.5% of Companies Utilize Generative AI; High Effectiveness Realized, but Challenges Remain in Accuracy and Operational Rules
帝國數據庫調查顯示，34.5%企業已導入生成式AI，多用於文案處理，但面臨準確性與員工技能落差等挑戰。 · 2026-05-14
Bankruptcies in 'Food and Beverage Retail' Totaled 358 in FY2025, Increasing for the Fourth Consecutive Year
In fiscal year 2025, bankruptcies in the food and beverage retail sector reached 358 cases, surpassi… · 2026-05-13
Bankruptcies in 'Food and Beverage Retail' Totaled 358 in FY2025, Increasing for the Fourth Consecutive Year
In fiscal year 2025, bankruptcies in the food and beverage retail sector reached 358 cases, surpassi… · 2026-05-13
“Price Hike Bankruptcies” Surge - April Sees Record 108 Cases, Up 50% Year-on-Year; “Construction Industry” Price Hike Bankruptcies Up 80%; Concerns of “Oil Crisis” Bankruptcies from May Onwards
In April 2026, "price hike bankruptcies" reached 108 cases, a record high since data collection bega… · 2026-05-13
“Price Hike Bankruptcies” Surge - April Sees Record 108 Cases, Up 50% Year-on-Year; “Construction Industry” Price Hike Bankruptcies Up 80%; Concerns of “Oil Crisis” Bankruptcies from May Onwards
In April 2026, "price hike bankruptcies" reached 108 cases, a record high since data collection bega… · 2026-05-13
From 'No Rice to Sell' to a Turnaround: Rice Dealer Bankruptcies Decrease for the First Time in 3 Years; 80% See 'Increased Profits' in FY2025, a Record High; 'Negative Spread' Risk Expands Behind Strong Performance
According to a Teikoku Databank survey, the number of rice dealer bankruptcies in FY2025 decreased f… · 2026-05-11
From 'No Rice to Sell' to a Turnaround: Rice Dealer Bankruptcies Decrease for the First Time in 3 Years; 80% See 'Increased Profits' in FY2025, a Record High; 'Negative Spread' Risk Expands Behind Strong Performance
According to a Teikoku Databank survey, the number of rice dealer bankruptcies in FY2025 decreased f… · 2026-05-11
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
Curry Price in March 2026: 362 Yen Per Serving; Cheap Rice Offset by High Meat/Vegetable Prices; Slowdown in Price Reductions Due to High Ingredients; Naphtha Concerns After April
According to Teikoku Databank's survey, the average price of curry rice in March 2026 was 362 yen pe… · 2026-05-08
Curry Price in March 2026: 362 Yen Per Serving; Cheap Rice Offset by High Meat/Vegetable Prices; Slowdown in Price Reductions Due to High Ingredients; Naphtha Concerns After April
According to Teikoku Databank's survey, the average price of curry rice in March 2026 was 362 yen pe… · 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
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
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
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
FY2026 Corporate Earnings Forecast: 'Revenue and Profit Growth' at 23.9%, Down for 3rd Consecutive Year; Downward Risks 'Crude Oil & Material Prices' Surge Due to Middle East Concerns
Teikoku Databank's survey of over 23,000 companies reveals that only 23.9% expect revenue and profit… · 2026-04-23
FY2026 Corporate Earnings Forecast: 'Revenue and Profit Growth' at 23.9%, Down for 3rd Consecutive Year; Downward Risks 'Crude Oil & Material Prices' Surge Due to Middle East Concerns
Teikoku Databank's survey of over 23,000 companies reveals that only 23.9% expect revenue and profit… · 2026-04-23
Teikoku Databank Museum Notice of Exhibition 'The Showa Economy (Latter Half) Reported by Teikoku Koshinsho' Commemorating the 100th Year of Showa and the Final Publication of 'Teikoku Times'
Teikoku Databank Museum is holding an exhibition looking back on the Showa economy, commemorating th… · 2026-04-22
Teikoku Databank Museum Notice of Exhibition 'The Showa Economy (Latter Half) Reported by Teikoku Koshinsho' Commemorating the 100th Year of Showa and the Final Publication of 'Teikoku Times'
Teikoku Databank Museum is holding an exhibition looking back on the Showa economy, commemorating th… · 2026-04-22
Naphtha Shortage Estimates Indicate 'Procurement Risk' for 30% of Domestic Manufacturers. Over 40,000 Companies Found Up to Secondary Distribution; Widespread Impact from Auto Parts to Hamburger Wrappers
Teikoku Databank estimates that a naphtha shortage poses a procurement risk to over 40,000 Japanese … · 2026-04-17
Naphtha Shortage Estimates Indicate 'Procurement Risk' for 30% of Domestic Manufacturers. Over 40,000 Companies Found Up to Secondary Distribution; Widespread Impact from Auto Parts to Hamburger Wrappers
Teikoku Databank estimates that a naphtha shortage poses a procurement risk to over 40,000 Japanese … · 2026-04-17
"Cashless Payment" Puts Heavy Burden on Retailers: Fees Up 40% in 10 Years, Restaurant Fees Double; Challenges for Sustainable Cashless Payments
According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, cashless payment fees have increased by 40% in the past 1… · 2026-04-17
Heavy Burden on Retailers from 'Cashless Payments': Fee Burdens Up 40% in 10 Years, Restaurant Fee Burdens Doubled. Challenges for Sustainable 'Cashless Payments'
A Teikoku Databank survey reveals that the fee burden of cashless payments on retailers has increase… · 2026-04-17
Pharmacies Near Hospitals in Crisis: 30 Bankruptcies in FY2025, Setting Record for Second Consecutive Year. Threatened by Drugstores Expanding into Dispensing, Losing Pharmacists and Patients
Teikoku Databank reports a record 30 bankruptcies in FY2025 for pharmacies near hospitals, strugglin… · 2026-04-13
Pharmacies Near Hospitals in Crisis: 30 Bankruptcies in FY2025, Setting Record for Second Consecutive Year. Threatened by Drugstores Expanding into Dispensing, Losing Pharmacists and Patients
Teikoku Databank reports a record 30 bankruptcies in FY2025 for pharmacies near hospitals, strugglin… · 2026-04-13
Half of Sento Establishments Face Worsening Performance Due to Soaring Heavy Oil Costs; FY2025 Profits to Halve; 7 Sento Businesses to Close in FY2025 Amidst Accelerating Consolidation Due to Rising Fuel Costs
Despite the sauna boom boosting sales to an estimated ¥120 billion in FY2025, the Japanese Sento ind… · 2026-04-11
Curry Rice Price in February 2026: 364 Yen Per Meal, First Decrease in 7 Months; March Forecast at 363 Yen, Influenced by Falling Rice Prices; Future Focus on Crude Oil Price Surge
According to Teikoku Databank's 'Curry Rice Price Index,' the price of curry rice in February 2026 w… · 2026-04-10
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
10,425 Bankruptcies in FY2025: Exceeding 10,000 for the 2nd Consecutive Year. High Prices and Labor Shortages Directly Hit SMEs - National Corporate Bankruptcy Report FY2025
According to Teikoku Databank, the number of corporate bankruptcies in FY2025 was 10,425, exceeding … · 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
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 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
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
Ryokan and Hotel Market to Reach 6.5 Trillion Yen in Fiscal 2025, Setting a New Record; Market Expansion Accompanied by Urgent Need to Restore Financial Health as 'Insolvent' Companies Account for Approximately 30% of the Total
The domestic ryokan and hotel market is projected to reach a record-high 6.5 trillion yen in fiscal … · 2026-03-30
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