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Fourth Round of "Sukuwaku Navigator Gardens," Core of Mutual Learning for the "Tokyo Sukuwaku Program," Decided

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced the fourth round of "Sukuwaku Navigator Gardens" for its "Tokyo Sukuwaku Program." These gardens act as central hubs for mutual learning among participating facilities. Following the addition of 77 gardens, this fourth round adds another 29, which will begin their activities today. The program, developed with the University of Tokyo, is now active in about 3,300 kindergartens and nursery schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was the Tokyo Sukuwaku Program established and which organizations collaborated on its creation?
A: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government partnered with the Center for Early Childhood Development, Education, and Policy Research (CEDEP) at the University of Tokyo to establish the program in March 2024.
Q: How many facilities participated in the full rollout of the Tokyo Sukuwaku Program during fiscal year 2024, and what types of early‑childhood facilities were included?
A: A total of 1,591 facilities, encompassing kindergartens and nursery schools, took part in the program’s full rollout in fiscal year 2024.
Q: Approximately how many gardens are implementing the Sukuwaku Program in the current fiscal year, and why is this expansion considered important for the city?
A: Around 3,300 gardens are implementing the Sukuwaku Program this fiscal year, illustrating rapid citywide expansion to support early childhood development across many neighborhoods.
Q: When did recruitment for the Sukuwaku Navigator Gardens start, how many gardens had been designated before the fourth round, and how many additional gardens were added in that fourth round?
A: Recruitment began in October 2025, with 77 gardens designated before the fourth round, and the fourth round added 29 new gardens whose activities start today.
Q: What are the stated purpose and core activities of the Sukuwaku Navigator Gardens as outlined in the article?
A: They serve as the core of a mutual‑learning network among participating gardens, improving initiative quality by hosting visits, sharing projects, and offering advice to peers.