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2026 Kochi Prefecture Resident Satisfaction Rankings

The Daito Kentaku Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, led by its CEO, Kei Takeuchi, has conducted an extensive resident satisfaction survey to unveil the "2026 Kochi Prefecture Resident Satisfaction Rankings" and the "2026 Desired City Rankings." This year's investigation marks one of the largest ever conducted.

Top Findings from the Resident Satisfaction Rankings

For the second consecutive year, Kochi City ranked first in the resident satisfaction survey, followed by Tosa City in fifth place. Let's dive into the details of the rankings:

1. Kochi City
- Rank: 1st
- Kochi City, located in the central southern part of the prefecture, has maintained its top position due to its thriving commercial sector centered around Kochi Station. This includes shopping facilities and diverse dining options, making it a hotspot for residents. The city also offers efficient public transport options, including JR lines and streetcars. Factors contributing to its high score include "living convenience" and "vibrancy," where it ranked first, with a second-place finish in "transportation convenience" and "administrative services."

2. Tosa City
- Rank: 5th (previously 8th)
- Located adjacent to Kochi City, Tosa City has made significant improvements, climbing up the chart. It boasts stunning natural beauty, bordered by the Niyodo River and the Pacific Ocean, complemented by essential facilities such as supermarkets and medical institutions.

The Satisfaction Rankings are based on accumulated responses from 2022 to 2026. Should the number of responses for a specific municipality fall below the set threshold of 50 individuals during this catchment period, responses dating back to 2021 or earlier may be included to meet the requirement, ensuring a comprehensive dataset without duplication.

Insights from the Desired City Rankings

The Desired City Rankings illustrate where residents aspire to live:

• - 1st Place: Kochi City (7 years running)
• - 2nd Place: Tokyo’s 23 wards (5 years running)
• - 3rd Place: A tie between Kobe City and Nankoku City, with last year's rankings notably absent.

Notably, 78.7% of respondents expressed satisfaction with their current residences, further solidified by the 20.2% who wish to remain in their existing neighborhoods. Conversely, 58.5% reported having no particular desired location to move.

Rankings Summary

The rankings were derived from responses utilizing a scoring method, where a perfect score of 100 indicates great satisfaction, with decreasing scores reflecting lower satisfaction levels. The scoring methodology has been standardized to normalize results, establishing a deviation value to represent the distance from average satisfaction clearly.

Summary of the Survey Methodology

- Survey Method: Conducted via internet questionnaires distributed to registered panelists of Macromill Co., Ltd., gathering responses from residents of Kochi Prefecture aged 20 and older.
- Total Sample Size: 3,896 individuals
- Gender Distribution: 48.2% male, 51.8% female
- Marital Status: 42.7% single, 57.3% married
- Kids: 44.4% without children, 55.6% with children
- Generational Breakdown: Ages 20-29: 13.1%, 30-39: 18.9%, 40-49: 23.4%, 50-59: 24.8%, 60+: 14.2%, 70+: 5.7%
- Survey Duration: Conducted between February 10 and March 22, 2026, with historical data from earlier surveys integrated as needed.

Conclusion

The 2026 Kochi Prefecture Resident Satisfaction and Desired City Rankings provide insightful revelations about living conditions and potential improvements in urban planning. This data underscores Kochi's appeal as an ideal place for residence and highlights aspects that attract future residents. For further details, you can visit the relevant websites for more comprehensive analyses and research outcomes.