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Japan's Bento Shops Face Record Wave of Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies among Japan's bento shops are surging, with 83 businesses failing in the first eight months of 2026, putting the industry on course to surpass last year's record of 89 as rising…

  • 83 bento shops failed in first eight months of 2026
  • Ingredient costs and competition pressure smaller operators
  • Kanto region accounts for 40% of nationwide bankruptcies

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