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Introduction

The Daito Kentaku Group has recently released the results of its extensive survey on residential satisfaction, highlighting the upcoming 2025 Happiness Ranking and the Continued Residence Ranking specifically for Kumamoto Prefecture. Having conducted this study over a span of five years, the results offer an insightful glimpse into how residents perceive their living environments in this beautiful region of Japan.

Highlights of the Happiness Ranking 2025 for Kumamoto Prefecture

For the fifth consecutive year, Kikuyo Town in Kikuchi County has claimed the title of the happiest place to live in Kumamoto, showcasing why it continues to attract admiration across various metrics. Following closely, Nishiku District in Kumamoto City has marked an impressive rise from fourth to second place, while Mifune Town in Kamimashiki County rounds out the top three. It’s noteworthy that Asagiri Town in Kumamoto County has made it to the top ten this year, after previously remaining unranked due to insufficient data.

Key Insights:

1. Unwavering Champions: Kikuyo Town not only enjoys the top ranking in overall happiness but has also secured a place within the top 5 across all six evaluated categories, including “Living Comfort” and “Desirability to Reside.”
2. Rising Stars: Nishiku District has shown substantial progress, climbing two spots this year, indicating a growing appreciation from its residents.
3. Unexpected Entries: Asagiri Town’s emergence into the top ten reflects changing sentiments among residents and possibly new developments influencing their satisfaction.

The happiness rankings consider cumulatively collected responses from 2021 to 2025, reinforced by historical data from 2019 and 2020 where necessary.

Insights from the Continued Residence Ranking 2025 for Kumamoto Prefecture

When it comes to the desire to stay in their respective communities, Koshi City has again secured its position as the number one choice for residents for five years in a row. It stands out with a remarkable score in the 70s on the measurement index. Nishiku District continues to be a firm choice with second place, and Mifune Town exhibits improvement by rising from sixth to third place. All these locations harmoniously align with those seen in the happiness categories, confirming a strong link between overall happiness and community loyalty.

Key Insights:

1. Consistent Leader: Koshi City’s significant scoring indicates deep-rooted contentment amongst its residents, suggesting not only effective governance but also a high standard of living.
2. Strong Competitors: The consistency of Nishiku District and Mifune Town in ranking positions reflects positively on local community efforts.
3. New Entrants: Similarly to the happiness rankings, Tamana City has entered the top ten despite previously being unranked due to low scores, indicating a shift in local dynamics.

The methodologies employed in assessing both rankings are robust, involving detailed surveys targeting over 9,000 participants across varying demographics, ensuring rich and diverse data.

Methodology and Data Collection

The data has been collected via online surveys distributed among the residents of Kumamoto Prefecture through MacroMill’s registered monitors. The study was designed to cater to individuals aged 20 and above, spanning five years of responses. The detailed demographic analysis underscores the range of experiences and sentiments among various age brackets, ensuring the findings truly represent the sentiments across all societal spectra.

Key demographic insights include:

• - Gender Ratio: 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
• - Marital Status: 40.4% unmarried; 59.6% married.
• - Child Status: 58.3% have children, while 41.7% do not.

Conclusion

The results of these rankings have highlighted significant trends in the perceptions of local happiness and desirability of continued residence within the Kumamoto region. As we look towards the future, it will be intriguing to observe how these rankings evolve in subsequent years as communities continue to develop and respond to their residents' needs. Daito Kentaku remains committed to providing insights that help shape better living conditions and foster community well-being in Kumamoto and beyond.

For more detailed information on the survey and the results, visit the official website at いい部屋ネット or check the press release here.