The Happiness and Desirability Rankings of Cities in Hokkaido 2025 Revealed

2025 Hokkaido Happiness and Desirability Rankings

Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has recently released the results of its largest-ever residential satisfaction survey through the "Good Room Net Happiness Ranking 2025 " and "Good Room Net Desirability Ranking 2025 ."

This comprehensive study aggregates responses from residents across various stations and municipalities. The methodology was carefully designed to tally citizens' sentiments about their communities over multiple years, presenting a clear picture of happiness and a desire to remain in their current towns.

Methodology Overview

The happiness score is generated by asking respondents, "Overall, are you happy or unhappy?" with a scale from 1 (very unhappy) to 10 (very happy). This score is then averaged and multiplied by 10 to form a ranking out of 100.

Similarly, the desirability score is based on the question, "Do you wish to remain in your current area forever?" with response options scoring from 0 (do not agree) to 100 (strongly agree), averaged to create the final ranking.

Significantly, only areas with over 30 respondents for station rankings and over 50 for municipality rankings were included to ensure robust data. Results from 2021 to 2025 have been cumulatively analyzed, and in cases where response numbers were insufficient, data from prior years (2020 and, when necessary, 2019) were included.

Noteworthy Findings

Top Municipals Ranking by Happiness

1. Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District - Remarkably, this town has achieved high recognition with a staggering score above 80, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top.
2. Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District - Following closely, this has also maintained a strong ranking over the past years.
3. A-Phi Town, Yufutsu District - Rising to third place for the third year in a row, demonstrating consistency in resident satisfaction.

Other towns making a notable impact in the top ten include Nanporo Town (5th), Yoichi Town (7th), Minami Ward of Sapporo City (9th), and Kuriyama Town (10th), showing promising upward movement compared to last year.

Top Municipals Ranking by Desirability

1. Higashikagura Town - Climbing from third place last year, it stands out as a town residents wish to continue living in.
2. Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo - Proving desirability amidst major urban centers, it secures the second spot.
3. Chuo Ward, Sapporo - Also making a case for urban appeal, securing a commendable third place.

Again, Sapporo dominates with a total of six municipalities appearing in the top ten.

Station Rankings for Happiness

1. Kamikawa Town, Sorachi District - This location celebrates three consecutive years in first place, highlighting its residents' contentment.
2. Chuo Library Front A - A combined rating for multiple stations ensures the satisfaction of locals here remains consistently high.
3. Shibetsu City - Rising from last year's sixth position to the third further confirms the evolving dynamics of happiness across Hokkaido.

Station Rankings for Desirability

1. Midorioka, Asahikawa City - New to the top rankings, this station stamps its authority as the most desirable place to stay.
2. Chuo Library Front A - Sharing the limelight again with enduring residential appeal.
3. Hassamu, Sapporo West Ward - Solidifying its position for the second consecutive year, reflecting continued interest in this area.

Conclusion

The survey highlights a strong connection between residents' happiness and their desire to remain in their neighborhoods. Municipalities that score high in happiness tend to also appear at the top of desirability rankings, showcasing that a joyful living environment fosters community attachment.

The full story and additional details from this extensive study can be found on the official websites of Daito Kentaku.