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Insights from the 2025 Saga Prefecture Living Satisfaction Rankings

Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has conducted an extensive survey revealing the '2025 Saga Prefecture Living Satisfaction Rankings' and the '2025 Desired City Rankings'. This survey is among the largest of its kind, gathering responses from Saga residents to assess their living satisfaction and aspirations for future living locations.

Highlights of the Living Satisfaction Rankings

According to the results, Tosu City has secured the top position for five consecutive years. Following closely are Keikoku Town in Kishima District at second place and Kiyama Town in Miyaki District at third.

Why Tosu City Ranks Highest

Tosu City, located in the eastern part of Saga and bordering Fukuoka Prefecture, is popular for its accessibility to the Fukuoka metropolitan area. The city is a transportation hub in Kyushu, hosting the headquarters and factories of major corporations. Residents enjoy a variety of shopping facilities, including the Tosu Premium Outlets. Notably, Tosu City received high scores across factors such as 'convenience of living,' 'transportation accessibility,' 'friendliness,' and 'disaster prevention.'

Kiyama Town Enters the Top Three

Kiyama Town benefits from its proximity to Fukuoka and excellent transportation options, with express trains from Kiyama Station to Hakata Station taking as little as 22 minutes. The town scored highest in 'quietness and safety,' and performed exceptionally well in 'transportation accessibility,' 'friendliness,' and 'disaster prevention,' achieving second place in those categories.

Desired City Rankings Insights

In the 2025 Desired City Rankings, Fukuoka City continues to uphold its reputation by clinching the top spot for five years in a row. Saga City and the Tokyo 23 wards follow as the second and third most desired locations, both maintaining their ranking for the second consecutive year. Notably, Tosu City ranks fourth in this category, and Kurume City comes in fifth.

Community Satisfaction Reflected in Survey Results

According to the survey data, 70.6% of participants expressed contentment with their current city, with 19.7% indicating a desire to continue living where they are now. Meanwhile, 50.9% reported having no particular preference for a new city.

Key Rankings and Factors Analyzed

The rankings are based on factors like safety, cost of living, and disaster prevention. For instance, Arita Town in Nishimatsuura District ranked second for 'quietness and safety,' while Kamimine Town in Miyaki District stood out for having the lowest living costs.

Survey Methodology

This extensive survey was conducted online through Macro Mill’s registered monitor, targeting Saga residents aged 20 and above between 2021 and 2025, resulting in a total of 4,623 responses. Among these respondents, 56% were female, and 39.6% were unmarried.

The survey period spanned from February 21, 2025, to March 10, 2025, and included responses from previous years to ensure a robust data collection.

Conclusion

The '2025 Saga Prefecture Living Satisfaction Rankings' and 'Desired City Rankings' reveal insightful trends regarding residents' satisfaction and preferences. As cities like Tosu and Fukuoka continue to thrive in rankings, they reflect the ongoing developments in urban living standards and community satisfaction in Saga Prefecture.