Key Facts
• 38 corporate bankruptcies occurred in the first half of 2025.
• Total debt reached 4.52 billion yen, surpassing 2024’s annual total of 4.39 billion yen.
• Compared to the first half of 2024, bankruptcies decreased by one case.
• Tokyo Shoko Research attributes this to persistent inflation and challenging business conditions.
• In June alone, six bankruptcies involved debts exceeding 100 million yen.
• April saw the highest number of bankruptcies in a decade for that month.
• January recorded four bankruptcies with debts exceeding 1 billion yen.
Summary
In the first half of 2025, 38 corporate bankruptcies were reported in the region, with total debt reaching 4.52 billion yen, surpassing the entire 2024 total of 4.39 billion yen. While the number of cases slightly decreased compared to the same period last year, the debt amount significantly increased. Tokyo Shoko Research highlights persistent inflation and unfavorable business conditions as key factors. Notable monthly data includes six bankruptcies in June with debts exceeding 100 million yen and April marking a decade-high for bankruptcies in that month. January also saw significant financial distress, with four cases involving debts over 1 billion yen.
