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Introduction

Daito Kentaku Co., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced its 2025 Living Comfort and Desired Cities Rankings specifically for Kagoshima Prefecture. This yearly report presents a comprehensive look at resident satisfaction and preferences regarding their living environments.

Living Comfort Rankings Overview

Top Three Cities

For the sixth consecutive year, the top three cities in the Living Comfort Rankings are:
1. Aira City
2. Kagoshima City
3. Hioki City

Aira City stands out with a remarkably high satisfaction rating, achieving a standardized score in the 70s—something only it has accomplished. This city, recognized as a popular bed town adjacent to Kagoshima City, continues to see population growth. Its strategic location near the airport facilitates mobility via both the Kyushu Expressway and the JR Nippo Main Line. Aira City strikes a perfect balance, offering not only essential amenities like large commercial spaces and diverse dining options but also abundant natural settings and numerous parks.

The city scored highest in categories such as "Convenience of Living", "Transportation Accessibility", "Public Services", and "Vibrancy", obtaining the top score across these factors. In terms of “Friendliness” and “Cost of Living”, Aira City secured the runner-up spot, solidifying its status as the preferred choice for residents and leading the living comfort rankings for another year.

Score Methodology

It’s important to note that the scoring involves averaging respondents' evaluations, normalized so that a score of 50 represents the median satisfaction, with variance indicating how far from this average their views lie.

The Living Comfort Rankings compile feedback from 2021 to 2025, taking into account responses that meet specific population criteria from 2019 onwards, ensuring comprehensive data from their participants.

Desired Cities Rankings Overview

Top Three Cities

In the Desired Cities Rankings, the top three spots are held by:
1. Fukuoka City
2. Kagoshima City
3. Tokyo’s 23 Ku

Fukuoka City has retained the first place for two years running. It's fascinating to see Kagoshima City in second place, indicating strong local pride and a favorable living environment. Tokyo's 23 Ku continues to rank third, holding onto the position for four consecutive years.

The city of Aira claims the fourth position and Yokohama City rounds out the top five spots.

Current Residents' Sentiment

A remarkable 72.4% of current residents expressed contentment with their existing living arrangements, with 54.2% stating they do not particularly desire to move anywhere else. This showcases an underlying optimism about current living conditions and reflects a robust attachment to their communities.

Additional Insights

While Aira City has shone brightly in the rankings, other cities also received notable mentions. Yakushima Town and Satsuma Town ranked highly in terms of safety and tranquility, marking them as serene options for potential newcomers.

Research Methodology

The findings are based on a survey conducted by Macromill, targeted at 8,710 residents aged 20 and older living in Kagoshima. The survey was a mix of responses accumulated over five years, with demographic considerations ranked to ensure a representative spread of responses—inclusive of single and married individuals, as well as families with children.

Conclusion

This comprehensive report not only highlights the favored cities in Kagoshima but also provides essential insights into what contributes to the quality of living. As these rankings evolve, they can help inform future urban development strategies aimed at enhancing residential satisfaction across the region. For further details, readers can visit the dedicated Living Comfort Rankings website and related resources provided by Daito Kentaku.