Hayama in Japan's Kanagawa Pref. tops residential satisfaction survey again
YOKOHAMA -- The town of Hayama in eastern Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture has been ranked the most desirable place to continue living in the Tokyo metropo
Yokohama, Japan -- The town of Hayama in eastern Kanagawa Prefecture has topped a residential satisfaction survey for the sixth consecutive year, according to the results released by Daito Trust Construction Co. The coastal city, known for its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle, was ranked first among the municipalities of the Tokyo metropolitan area in the 2026 "Places residents most want to keep living in" survey.
Kamakura came in second, and Zushi placed third, with rankings remaining unchanged from the previous year. Other top-ranked municipalities in the prefecture included Kaisei, fifth, and Chigasaki, seventh.
Residents of Hayama and other top-ranked cities attributed their satisfaction to factors beyond the usual convenience of train stations, such as the area's natural surroundings, friendly people, and quiet lifestyle. The survey, conducted between 2022 and 2026, asked respondents aged 20 and over living in Kanagawa, Tokyo, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures how likely they were to continue living in their current location on a scale of 0 to 100 points.
Hayama's ranking highlights the growing trend of residents choosing to relocate based on non-conventional factors like environmental quality and community values.
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