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Oita Prefecture's Living Comfort and Preferred City Rankings 2025

Daito Kentaku Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, recently published their extensive research on living satisfaction through the "EHEYA.NET City Living Comfort Rankings 2025 (Oita Prefecture Edition)" and the "EHEYA.NET Desired City Rankings 2025 (Oita Prefecture Edition)." This year's survey marks a significant milestone as it reflects an extensive period of data collection on residents' sentiments across Oita Prefecture.

Oita’s Living Comfort Rankings

The results of the Living Comfort Rankings indicate that Oita City has secured the top position for an impressive four consecutive years. Following closely are Beppu City in second and Hiji Town in Hayami District in third.

Why Oita City Takes the Lead

Oita City serves as the capital of Oita Prefecture, hosting government institutions, extensive railway connections (three JR lines), and key infrastructural features like the Oita Port, which is one of Japan's major ports. The area around Oita Station is bustling with various commercial and cultural facilities, while the suburbs continue to see the development of new towns and shopping areas. Nature is also within reach, with places like Takasakiyama nearby.

The city excels in several key factors such as:

• - Living Convenience
• - Transportation Accessibility
• - Administrative Services
• - Vibrancy

These attributes contribute significantly to Oita City's high ranking, alongside a strong second place for Friendliness, securing its top position once again.

The top five rankings primarily feature Oita City and its neighboring municipalities, reaffirming this trend from previous years.

Desired City Rankings

Turning to the Desired City Rankings, Fukuoka City retains its number one spot for five consecutive years, followed by Oita City at number two and Beppu City in third place for the second year in a row.

Insights on Resident Sentiment

The results also reveal that a solid 74.1% of respondents are content with their current place of residence. Only 49.5% stated that they had no specific city in mind as their preferred future residence, while 24.6% expressed a desire to remain in their current city. This trend aligns with evaluations of how people perceive their living conditions.

The Desired City Rankings were compiled from responses by residents of Oita Prefecture for 2025, showcasing the local preference amidst a national context.

Additional Insights from the Rankings

Beyond the top rankings, notable mentions include:

• - Kitsuki City ranking third for quietness and safety.
• - Kitsuki City also ranking second for affordability.
• - Bungo-Ono City appears second in disaster preparedness rankings.

Methodology of the Survey

• - Conducted via internet surveys distributed by Macromill to registered monitors, the sample included 6,661 residents aged 20 and older across Oita Prefecture, covering data from 2021 to 2025, with some historical responses included from 2019 and 2020 to boost participant counts where necessary.
• - The survey period spanned several years, collecting data from 1,607 participants in 2025 alone.

Conclusion

This study not only highlights the rankings but also delves into the perceptions and sentiments of Oita’s residents, encapsulating their levels of contentment and future aspirations. Daito Kentaku continues to shed light on important urban insights, contributing to informed urban policy and planning in the region. For further details, visit the EHEYA.NET Live Comfort Rankings website for scholarly articles and research related to living conditions and city planning.

For more information, refer to the EHEYA.NET and press release here.