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Overview of the Happiness and Living Satisfaction Rankings 2025 in Shiga Prefecture

Daiwa House, headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, has conducted a comprehensive survey assessing residential satisfaction and happiness across Shiga Prefecture for 2025. This research, dubbed 'Happiness Ranking of Streets in Shiga Prefecture 2025' and '2025 Living Satisfaction Ranking', has gathered extensive data that paints a picture of where residents find the most joy and comfort in their living environments.

The methodology of the survey involved respondents rating their happiness on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 indicates extreme unhappiness and 10 reflects supreme happiness. The average score was then converted to a 100-point scale for ranking purposes. Similarly, the living satisfaction rankings were derived from responses to questions regarding long-term residence in their current areas, evaluated across a five-point scale ranging from 100 points (agree completely) to 0 points (disagree completely).

Key Findings

Top Happiness Rankings by Municipality

1. Ritto City ascended to the top spot, improving from last year's second place.
2. Maibara City climbed from third to second this year.
3. Ryuo Town in Gamogun secured the third position.

Intriguingly, Higashiomi City, which did not meet the previous year's scoring threshold (with a deviation score below 50), managed to secure eighth place in this year's rankings.

Preferred Living Areas Rankings by Municipality

Turning to areas where residents wish to stay long-term, Tagata Town in Inukami District, making its debut in the rankings, claimed first place.
1. Tagata Town
2. Nagahama City
3. Moriyama City

Tagata Town's emergence as a top choice, alongside Toyosato Town securing the eighth position, indicates a growing approval from areas previously excluded from ranking due to low participant numbers.

Top Happiness Rankings by Station

The evaluation of happiness on a per-station basis saw Maibara Station lead the pack with an exceptional score that placed it in the 70-point range, the highest among all stations evaluated.
1. Maibara Station
2. Ogoto Onsen (Ogoto Hot Springs)
3. Shinohara, which has consistently performed well over the past two years.

Interestingly, this year's rankings welcomed newcomers into the top 10, including Azumagawa Station in fourth place and Taro Bogo-Miyamae, both of which had previously not met the participant criteria for rankings.

Preferred Living Areas Rankings by Station

For the stations where residents wish to stay long-term, Zeze A continued to dominate, maintaining its first-place standing for the fifth consecutive year.
1. Zeze A (combining Keihan Zeze and Zeze stations)
2. Karabashi Mae (a newcomer)
3. Tagata Taisha Mae (also a first-time entry)

The rankings highlight a notable transition, reflecting a shift toward greater stability and satisfaction in residential preferences among Shiga’s municipalities and stations.

Conclusion

The results from this extensive survey showcase not only the happiness of Shiga's residents but also their commitment to their communities. Many respondents indicated strong feelings of pride and attachment to their respective areas, suggesting that local governance and community initiatives significantly impact overall happiness and satisfaction. For a more detailed look at these findings and rankings, readers are encouraged to refer to the full report available on Daiwa House's official website.