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Happiness and Living Desirability Rankings in Miyagi

In an extensive survey conducted by Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., the latest Iie Heya Net Happiness Ranking and Living Desire Ranking for the year 2025 in Miyagi Prefecture have been compiled. This represents one of the largest residential satisfaction studies to date.

Methodology Overview

The survey primarily focuses on individuals living within 15 minutes of specific stations or municipalities, ensuring a representative sample. Respondents provided their views on overall happiness and their desire to remain in their current areas. Happiness was rated on a scale from 1 (very unhappy) to 10 (very happy), then converted to a 100-point scale, establishing the ranking. For the desire to live rankings, respondents were asked to evaluate on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 100 (absolutely), accumulating a composite average to generate the rankings.

Key Findings

Mayor Insights

1. Top Happiness Rating: For the municipalities, Tomiya City secured the top position for four consecutive years, achieving a remarkable score in deviation value (70 or above), making it a standout for both happiness and livability.
2. Living Desire Ranking: Tomiya City also led the Living Desire Ranking for five years in a row, demonstrating its consistent popularity among residents. Followed closely were Natori City and Misato Town (Farmland District), which climbed to third place from seventh.
3. Station Ratings: Duseki no Shita Station took first place in happiness ratings among stations, achieving the same top spot for livability for the second year. The station is recommended for its comfortable living environment.
4. Emerging Contenders: Notably, Marumori Town and other municipalities not previously ranked made strong appearances this year, indicating shifting dynamics in residential preferences.

Rankings Snapshot

• - Top Happiness Rankings for Municipalities:

1. Tomiya City
2. Natori City
3. Misato Town
4. Marumori Town (5th place debut)

• - Top Living Desire Rankings for Municipalities:

1. Tomiya City
2. Rifu Town (4th consecutive year)
3. Natori City

Conclusion

The results reveal significant trends in residents' contentment and their desire to continue living in their current locales, shedding light on what aspects are valued in community life. Tomiya City’s repeated success highlights its appeal, along with emerging contenders that show the evolving local landscape. For those interested in detailed rankings and further insights, the comprehensive report is available on the Iie Heya Net website.

Further elaboration on survey methods, demographic breakdowns, and comparative analyses across years can be found in the detailed report released by Daito Kentaku, providing a resource for understanding the changing residential perspectives in Miyagi Prefecture.

Survey Overview

• - Conducted by: Daito Kentaku and MacroMill
• - Sample Size: Approximately 15,399 individuals over five years, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of residents’ sentiments.
• - Period: Collecting responses from various years, with recent data captured from the beginning of 2025.

For anyone looking to explore more about these trends and the specifics of the survey, detailed information is accessible through the provided links.

Note: This report serves as a methodical analysis of community satisfaction and doesn’t represent absolute statistics alone but rather a composite reflection of community sentiment.