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Unveiling the Happiness and Livability Rankings of Yamanashi Prefecture for 2025

Daito Kentaku Co.,Ltd., based in Minato, Tokyo, has conducted one of the largest surveys regarding living satisfaction in Japan. Their findings are compiled under two categories: the 'Happiness Ranking of Cities in Yamanashi Prefecture 2025' and the 'Most Livable Cities Ranking in Yamanashi Prefecture 2025'. Here are the key highlights from the results.

Happiness Ranking Highlights

1. Hokuto City has claimed the top spot this year, rising from the second place last year.
2. Fujiyoshida City has improved its rank to take second place from third last year.
3. Koshu City has also moved up, landing in third place from fourth last year.

Notably, Hokuto City has achieved top-ten status in all ranking categories, underscoring its high overall satisfaction among residents. The happiness metric is derived from a cumulative evaluation over five years (2021-2025), adjusted for cases with fewer than 50 respondents. Historical responses from 2020 and, if necessary, 2019 were also included in the analysis where applicable.

Understanding the Rankings

The happiness scores were calculated based on responses to a specific question about overall happiness, rated on a scale from 1 (very unhappy) to 10 (very happy). This average rating was then multiplied by ten, providing a final score out of 100.

Most Livable Cities Highlights

1. Again, Hokuto City tops the list of cities people would like to continue living in, consistent with its happiness ranking.
2. Nishiyatsushiro-Gun Ichikawamisato Town has climbed to second place from last year’s fifth position.
3. Yamanashi City has followed closely, moving to third place from sixth last year.

Interestingly, Koshu City has also made a surprising leap into the top five from being previously unlisted due to a score below 50.

Similar to the happiness scores, the livability ratings arise from responses to how likely individuals are to remain in their current city, rated from 0 (not likely at all) to 100 (definitely want to stay), helping to establish these rankings as well.

According to the official survey methodologies, the responses are collected online from registered monitors, targeting residents aged 20 and over in Yamanashi Prefecture. The most recent surveys included 1,203 participants, gathering a complete picture of the demographic’s attitudes and preferences.

Survey Breakdown

The demographic composition from the survey includes:

• - Gender Ratio: Male 48.4% | Female 51.6%
• - Marital Status: Unmarried 39.9% | Married 60.1%
• - Children: No children 44.6% | With children 55.4%
• - Age Distribution: 20s 13.4%, 30s 22.0%, 40s 23.3%, 50s 23.4%, 60s 13.6%, 70s 4.4%

The survey reflects the collective sentiments of the area's residents regarding happiness and livability, offering a glimpse into what makes these cities attractive.

Conclusion

As cities strive for improvement, the insights from the 'Happiness and Livability Rankings' can serve as a guide for municipal planning and community development, offering direction toward fostering more vibrant and fulfilling urban environments.

For further details, please visit the official websites mentioned in the press release.

Source: Eheya