Aichi Prefecture's Happiness and Desired Living Area Rankings for 2025

Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, recently completed a comprehensive survey on residential satisfaction, leading to the release of two significant rankings for Aichi Prefecture: the "Happiness Ranking 2025" and the "Desired Living Area Ranking 2025". These are part of the Kitaen's initiative to gauge the overall satisfaction residents feel in their communities.

Methodology

To evaluate the cities, respondents were asked to rate their happiness on a scale of 1 to 10, reflecting how they feel about their current situation. This score was then transformed into a 100-point scale for clarity. For the living area preferences, participants rated their desire to remain in their current city from 0 to 100 points.

Key insights from the survey:

- Average happiness scores and their associations with the communities.
- Responses were gathered over five years (2021-2025), allowing for a detailed analysis of trends.

Results

Top Happiness Rankings (Municipality)

For the third consecutive year, the happiest municipality is Nisshin City, followed closely by Miyoshi City. Both cities received high marks, boasting scores in the 70s, indicating a strong sense of contentment among residents. Surprisingly, Nagakute City has surged from fifth place last year to claim the third spot this year, achieving the highest ranking in four categories related to living comfort.

Most Desired Living Areas (Municipality)

Longtakete City takes first place for the fifth consecutive year, scoring impressively in the 80s. Following closely are Takaoka Town and Toyohashi City, which moved up the rankings compared to last year's results. The top 10 list also saw new entrants like Kota Town and Chikusa Ward of Nagoya City making impressive gains from lower tiers last year.

Happiness Rankings (Station Level)

At the station level, Yamenoki remains the top station for the third consecutive year, with an impressive score in the 80s. It’s followed by Kokusai Center in Nakamura Ward, which moved up from third to second place. For the first time ever, Nikasaka Station in Kita Ward made its debut in third place, indicating a shift in resident satisfaction.

Desired Living Areas (Station Level)

The newly established Shimashi Nagara Station takes the lead in the station rankings, showing strong potential among residents. It surpasses established favorites like Hanamizuki-dori in Longtakete City and Fuki Station in Takaoka Town.

Summary of Findings

The survey not only identifies which cities and stations are favored but also offers insights into what makes a location desirable. Factors like pride in the community and emotional attachment correlate strongly with the desire to continue living in those spaces. Many of the municipalities ranked high in happiness also feature prominently in perceptions of pride and affection among their residents.

As trends shift, it's essential for local governments to understand these dynamics to enhance the livability and attractiveness of their regions. The complete rankings and detailed insights will be available on the official website, where readers can dive deeper into 2025's findings.

Survey Details

The survey engaged a total of 54,539 residents of Aichi Prefecture aged 20 and above, executed by Macromill via online questionnaires. Data was gathered ranging between 2021 and 2025 to ensure a comprehensive insight into the evolving sentiments of local residents.

For further details and in-depth analysis, please refer to the official announcements and publications available online.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the 2025 rankings reflect a continuing trend and offer municipalities the chance to explore how they can further improve resident satisfaction and community pride, paving the way for a happier society.