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Published May 27, 2026 11:10 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Daito Kentaku has released its 2026 livability and desired residential area rankings for the Koshin'etsu region.
Hara Village in Nagano took the top spot for livability, while Niigata City in Niigata Prefecture ranked first for desired residential area for the fifth consecutive year.

Daito Kentaku has released its 2026 livability and desired residential area rankings for the Koshin'etsu region. Hara Village in Nagano took the top spot for livability, while Niigata City in Niigata Prefecture ranked first for desired residential area for the fifth consecutive year.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001540.000035668.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kei Takeuchi) has conducted one of the largest residential satisfaction surveys to date, compiling the results into the 'i-heya.net Livability Ranking 2026 <Koshin'etsu Edition>' and 'i-heya.net Desired Residential Area Ranking 2026 <Koshin'etsu Edition>'.

Key points of the Livability Ranking: Hara Village in Nagano Prefecture ranked 1st, followed by Obuse Town in Nagano Prefecture. Showa Town in Yamanashi Prefecture ranked 3rd for the second consecutive year. Hara Village, designated as a 'Nagano Prefecture Migration Model District,' reclaimed the top spot due to its accessibility to both Tokyo and Nagoya and active support for new residents.

Key points of the Desired Residential Area Ranking: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, ranked 1st for the fifth consecutive year, followed by Tokyo's 23 wards. 78.0% of respondents expressed satisfaction with their current city, with 59.9% stating they have no particular preference for other areas and 18.1% wishing to continue living in their current city.

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Which cities are considered most livable in the Koshin'etsu region?

Hara Village and Obuse Town in Nagano Prefecture are highly ranked.

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Daito Kentaku has released its 2026 livability and desired residential area rankings for the Koshin'etsu region. Hara Village in Nagano took the top spot for livability, while Niigata City in Niigata Prefecture ranked first for desired residential area for the fifth consecutive year.

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