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Japan's Best Nursing Homes 2026: Data-Driven Rankings Launch

2/27/2026

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Newsweek and Statista are launching Japan’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 to help families select facilities, using a rigorous, data-driven evaluation similar to international rankings.
Japan's aging population drives demand for nursing homes with medical support and dignified living environments; in 2023 the country had 28,450 facilities with 562,000 beds, at 85% utilization.
The program aims to provide transparency and recognition for exceptional care through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation.

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Newsweek and Statista are launching Japan’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 to help families select facilities, using a rigorous, data-driven evaluation similar to international rankings.
Japan's aging population drives demand for nursing homes with medical support and dignified living environments; in 2023 the country had 28,450 facilities with 562,000 beds, at 85% utilization.
The program aims to provide transparency and recognition for exceptional care through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation.