{
  "id": 10364699,
  "title": "Kugenuma in Kanagawa Pref. tops Tokyo-area ranking of places people love to live in",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/kugenuma-in-kanagawa-pref-tops-tokyo-area-ranking-of-places-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:40:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260928/p2a/00m/0bu/014000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an annual survey conducted by Recruit Co., Kugenuma, a beach district in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, has topped the ranking of neighborhoods in the greater Tokyo area where residents wish to continue living. The survey, which targeted men and women aged 20 or older living in the Tokyo metropolitan area, asked respondents about their intention to stay in their current neighborhoods and evaluated various factors contributing to their appeal.\n\nRespondents frequently mentioned feelings of attachment to Kugenuma's distinctiveness and a sense of purpose in living there. The area's low average age and lively atmosphere were also cited as positive aspects. Kugenuma's shore is known for resident initiatives such as beach cleanups, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental conservation and community attachment.\n\nThe Sendagaya area in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward ranked second, with residents praising the neighborhood's loose neighborly ties and abundant sports facilities. Shibuya Ward's districts around seven train stations also performed well, with Sangubashi, Yoyogi-koen, Hiroo, and Yoyogi-uehara all ranking within the top 50.\n\nAkasaka, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, came in third. The area was highly regarded for fostering diversity, including foreigners and people from other regions, and for its work-friendly environment, with features such as calm working spaces and attractive workplaces and companies.\n\nIn a separate ranking, the Bashamichi neighborhood in Yokohama's Naka Ward topped the list of \"delicious neighborhoods.\" This area received high marks for enjoyable local food and restaurants with good atmosphere and taste. Minatomirai, along the Minatomirai Line, also ranked third. The survey was conducted online, with respondents being asked about their intention to remain in their current neighborhoods and evaluated various aspects of the community where they live.",
  "summary": "TOKYO -- The Pacific coastal Kugenuma district of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, has topped the ranking for the first time in an annual survey of grea",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Kugenuma's top ranking reflects its unique appeal, driven by residents' strong attachment, lively atmosphere, and community-led environmental initiatives, setting it apart from other Tokyo-area neighborhoods.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}