Japanese nursery operator Like opens first overseas facility in Indonesia

Key facts

• Like opened its first overseas nursery school, Nijiiro Hoikuen BSD, in Indonesia on October 26, 2026.
• The facility is located in BSD City, Banten province, near Jakarta.
• The school offers Japanese-style childcare with a focus on safety and education.
• Monthly fees are set at over twice the average Indonesian monthly income.

Japanese childcare operator Like has opened its first international nursery school, Nijiiro Hoikuen BSD, in Indonesia on October 26, 2026. Located in BSD City near Jakarta, the facility targets affluent and middle-class families seeking Japanese-style childcare and education. The move comes amid a surge in demand for childcare services in Indonesia, driven by an increase in dual-income households and a growing emphasis on early education. The school will offer Japanese safety standards, meal programs, and educational activities, with local staff undergoing specialized training in Japan. The monthly fee is set at over 80,000 yen, more than double the average Indonesian monthly income.