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Bankruptcies Among Japan's Medical and Nursing Care Providers Hit 478 in Fiscal 2025
Bankruptcies among medical and nursing care providers in Japan reached 478 in fiscal 2025, the highest since 1988, according to a report from Tokyo Shoko Research. The surge is attributed to staff shortages and rising costs amid government-regulated pricing. The analysis covers operators with debts exceeding ¥10 million.
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Bankruptcies among medical and nursing care providers in Japan totaled 478 in fiscal 2025, marking the highest level since 1988, when the country's bubble economy peaked. Tokyo Shoko Research released a new report on Monday detailing these figures, with the surge mostly attributed to staff shortages and rising costs.
The report, dated May 4, 2026, analyzed operators that went under with more than ¥10 million in debt, equivalent to $63,800.
In Japan, prices that medical and nursing care providers can charge for their services are largely regulated by the government. The analysis included hospitals and clinics, dental offices, quarantine centers, nursing care providers, and disability welfare service operators.
Japan Times reported that the 478 bankruptcies represent the highest level since 1988, highlighting the pressures on the sector from regulated pricing and operational challenges.
