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2025 Living Comfort and Desired Cities Rankings in Shimane Prefecture

In a groundbreaking survey conducted by Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., the results for the "2025 Living Comfort Rankings" and "2025 Desired Cities Rankings" in Shimane Prefecture have been unveiled. This research represents the largest assessment of residential satisfaction to date, providing valuable insights into community living across the region.

Living Comfort Rankings Overview

According to the 2025 Living Comfort Rankings for Shimane, the top three cities are:
1. Matsue City
2. Izumo City
3. Unnan City

Key Insights about the Top Cities

• - Matsue City ascended to the number one position from last year's second place. This city, home to Matsue Castle—a national treasure since it is the only remaining Edo-period castle in the Sanin region—offers a remarkable blend of urban living with easy access to nature, making it the most attractive place to live in Shimane this year.
• - Izumo City retained its second-place rank, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
• - Unnan City continues to impress, maintaining its third spot for three consecutive years.
• - New entries to the top five include Masuda City at fourth and Yasugi City at fifth, both of which achieved this recognition due to their strong rankings in living convenience and housing costs.

What the Scores Mean

The rankings are based on a standardized scoring system, where scores reflect residents' levels of satisfaction with their living conditions. A score above 50 indicates positive sentiment, while scores below highlight areas for improvement.

Desired Cities Rankings Insights

In terms of the most desired cities to live in, the results are as follows:
1. Hiroshima City
2. Izumo City
3. Tokyo 23 wards
4. Matsue City
5. Fukuoka City

Key Highlights

• - Hiroshima City climbed to the top position from second place last year, reflecting its growing appeal among residents.
• - Izumo City and Tokyo 23 wards showcased positive trends, both rising in desirability, with the latter improving from fourth place.
• - Matsue City echoes the sentiment of locals, who find it an incredibly satisfying place to live, ranking first in living comfort while sitting at fourth in desirability.
• - An impressive 75.6% of respondents expressed satisfaction with their current cities, demonstrating a favorable view towards their living situations.

Methodology and Participants

The surveys were conducted by Macromill, targeting residents of Shimane aged 20 and over. Between 2021 and 2025, over 4,000 responses were sampled to gather data. The methodology involved direct responses to questions regarding urban satisfaction and the appeal of other cities.

Demographics

• - Gender Distribution: 47.4% male, 52.6% female
• - Marital Status: 38.6% unmarried, 61.4% married
• - Children: 41.1% with children, 58.9% without
• - Age Representation: A diverse age range with respondents mostly from their 30s and 40s.

Conclusion

These findings not only highlight the best living environments in Shimane Prefecture but also provide a strong basis for city planning and community development. The ongoing improvements in living conditions and rising satisfaction rates reflect a positive trend in the urban landscape of Shimane. As tourism and resident satisfaction grow, the appeal of living in these municipalities is set to thrive.

For more information on the detailed rankings and survey methodology, please visit the official website.