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2025 Happiness and Residential Stability Rankings Unveiled in Nagano Prefecture

Daito Trust Co., known for its extensive research on living satisfaction, has announced the results of its latest thorough survey conducted in Nagano Prefecture for 2025. This survey, titled Eheya Net Happiness Ranking 2025 and Eheya Net Residential Stability Ranking 2025, reveals insights into the most desirable places to live based on the happiness and satisfaction of residents.

Highlights of the Happiness Rankings

For the third consecutive year, the happiest town in Nagano is Haramura in Suwa-gun, which achieved an extraordinary rating in the 80s on the happiness index. Following closely, Iida Town in Iina-gun secured the second place, maintaining its position from last year. Ueda City climbed from the eighth to the third position, showcasing heartfelt satisfaction from its residents.

Top 10 Happy Towns:

1. Haramura (Suwa-gun) - Ranking first with a unique score in the 80s.
2. Iida Town (Iina-gun) - Remaining strong at second.
3. Ueda City - Rising from eighth place last year.
4. Shinano Town (Agematsu) - With notable improvement in stature.
5. Yamagata Village (Higashi-Chikuma-gun) - Quick ascent from eleventh last year.
6. Matsukawa Village (Kitazumi-gun) - Entered the top 10 bracket after previously unreleased data.
7. Minowa Town (Kamiina-gun) - Another notable entry from last year.
8. Karuizawa Town - Recognized for its residents' pride.
9. Sakuho Town (Minamisaku-gun) - Also breaking into the rankings.
10. Nagano City - Concluding the happiness ranking.

This ranking reflects feedback accumulated over five years from 2021 to 2025. The towns listed garnered responses from at least 50 individuals per municipality, ensuring a robust assessment methodology.

Insights on the Residential Stability Rankings

The top choice for those wishing to stay in their towns is Obuse Town in Takai-gun, which moved up from second last year to claim the top spot. Following it are two newcomers, Haramura in Suwa-gun at second and Sakuho Town in Minamisaku-gun at third. The steady increase in their rankings indicates rising residents' contentment toward their living environments.

Top 10 Places to Live:

1. Obuse Town (Takai-gun) - Now number one for its livability.
2. Haramura (Suwa-gun) - Strong desire to remain in the area.
3. Sakuho Town (Minamisaku-gun) - First-time appearance in the rankings.
4. Additional entries from Yamagata Village highlighting quality of living.

These rankings utilize a data compilation strategy similar to those of the happiness scores, and include responses gathered over the same five-year period. This methodology helps bring to light the aspirations of Nagano's residents regarding their communities.

Survey Methodology

The data was collected by Macromill, engaging respondents via internet surveys throughout the prefecture and focusing on individuals aged 20 years and older. A total of 13,576 residents participated, providing a balanced demographic representation across various age groups, gender, and marital status.

• - Survey period: Conducted annually from 2021 to 2025, with additional data from 2020-2019 to round out the feedback pool where necessary.
• - Evaluation method: The happiness score is derived from a 10-point scale asking participants about their general happiness, while the residential stability ranking uses a 5-point scale regarding the desire to remain in current locations.

This comprehensive survey not only sheds light on the desirable aspects of these towns but also provides crucial insights for policymakers and urban planners looking to enhance community satisfaction and amenities in Nagano Prefecture.

Conclusion

As we look towards the results of future rankings, it is clear that happiness and contentment are vital components of community life in Nagano. The data from this year's survey will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping strategies to improve livability and resident happiness in the years ahead.

For more detailed rankings, visit Eheya Net.