As of May 2025, kindergartens were in operation in Japan, with the majority of facilities being private institutions. While it is not part of compulsory education in Japan, parents are encouraged to enroll their children in preschool institutions. In 2025, **Â children were visiting kindergartens.
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MEXT (Japan). (December 26, 2025). Number of national, public, and private kindergartens in Japan from 2016 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/647209/japan-kindergarten-number-by-type/
MEXT (Japan). "Number of national, public, and private kindergartens in Japan from 2016 to 2025." Chart. December 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/647209/japan-kindergarten-number-by-type/
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Number of national, public, and private kindergartens in Japan from 2016 to 2025 [Graph], MEXT (Japan), December 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/647209/japan-kindergarten-number-by-type/
