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They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:08:10 UTC.

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