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Overview of the 2026 Living Satisfaction and Desired City Rankings in Hokuriku

In a comprehensive survey conducted by Daito Kentaku Corporation, significant insights into community satisfaction and desirability have emerged for the Hokuriku region, covering multiple municipalities. This survey assessed responses from residents across Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures.

Living Satisfaction Rankings

For the past seven years, Nonoichi City in Ishikawa has claimed the top spot in the 'Living Satisfaction Rankings.' Close contenders include:

1. Nonoichi City, Ishikawa (1st) - Notably a bedroom community for Kanazawa City.
2. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa (2nd) - Renowned as the largest city in the Hokuriku region, it boasts solid city infrastructure.
3. Hakusan City, Ishikawa (3rd) - Another bedroom community with numerous factories.
4. Kahoku City, Ishikawa (4th).

Fukui City, the capital of Fukui Prefecture, impressively climbed to 5th place from 8th last year, indicating a positive trend in living conditions.

Notable Factors Affecting Rankings

• - Public Services: Ooi Town in Fukui topped this factor, demonstrating excellent service delivery to residents.
• - Safety and Tranquility: Again, Ooi Town led in this category, indicating a serene living environment.
• - Cost of Living: The lowest living expenses were reported in Kawakita Town, also in Ishikawa.
• - Disaster Preparedness: While Ooi Town excelled, Katsuyama City in Fukui secured a respectable 3rd place in this area.

The rankings are based on aggregated responses from the years 2022 to 2026, enriched with additional data from previous years where necessary to ensure comprehensive analysis.

Desired City Rankings

The 'Desired City Rankings' feature prominent cities where residents aspire to live, with the following highlights:

1. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa (1st) - Dominates this category for the seventh consecutive year, illustrating its unyielding appeal.
2. Tokyo 23 Wards (2nd) - A staple for those seeking metropolitan vibrancy, ranking 2nd for five years running.
3. Toyama City, Toyama (3rd) - Resident satisfaction keeps it high on the list, with 6 continuous years in the top spots.
4. Fukui City, Fukui (5th) - This location remains appealing, also achieving a place in the living satisfaction rankings.

Continuing trends show that a notable 79.0% of respondents feel positively about their current city, with many preferring to stay in their present location rather than seeking alternatives.

Comparison of Rankings Over the Years

• - Nonoichi City maintained the leading position for 7 consecutive years, while Fukui City jumped significantly from 14th to 5th, confirming improvements in local amenities and satisfaction.
• - Various cities in Fukui also showed movement up the rankings, indicating a shift towards improved living conditions.

Methodology of the Survey

This research relied on responses collected from 17,917 participants aged 20 and over, distributed across diverse demographic groups. Surveys were administered via the internet through Macromill, maintaining gender parity and achieving a broad generational representation.

The study ran between February 10 to March 22, 2026, encompassing methodologies and ratings designed to reflect the overall satisfaction with current living conditions.

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For more detailed insights and updates regarding living conditions in Hokuriku, explore the full report and rankings on the Eheya website.