Japanese Children's Centers, typically geared towards younger kids, are seeing a surge in popularity among middle and high school students. As public facilities offering space for education and entertainment, they have become a popular locale for adolescents seeking a safe space for leisure and study outside school hours. Experts attribute this trend to a lack of similar establishments dedicated to this age group, positioning the Children's Centers as an inadvertent solution.

In Japan, education and wholesome recreation for children are core societal values. The Children's Centers play an integral role in offering these to children, and now also to adolescents. In the congested urban landscapes, these Centers often provide the only open space available for study and play. The increased patronage by older students underscores the need for more such spaces tailored to adolescents.

In the US and EU, there are dedicated spaces like youth clubs and libraries for adolescents. Although Children's Centers in Japan were not initially intended for this demographic, they are filling a similar role. As seen in Western countries, these spaces are instrumental in promoting youth engagement, preventing delinquent behavior, and providing avenues for learning and growth outside the classroom.