Menza is an abbreviation for Mental Pause and Mental Performance. It refers to the act of immersing oneself in a comfortable space or nature to cleanse the brain's noise and strategically reset.

What criteria were used to select the rankings?

The rankings were selected based on five criteria: Menza recovery level, activity diversity, accessibility, acceptance environment, and cost-effectiveness multiplied by stay value. Each criterion is scored out of 20 points, for a total of 100 points.

What is the number one ranked location?

The number one ranked location is Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. It scored a total of 96 points, highly evaluated for its natural resources such as the Kuju Mountains and Yufu Onsen.

Why was Shinano Town selected?

Shinano Town was selected because its rich forest environments, such as Nosaka Lake and Kurohime Highlands, are certified as 'Healing Forests' for forest therapy. It is also highly rated for its digital detox and nature experience opportunities.

What was the scope of this survey?

The survey covered 1,741 municipalities nationwide.

Travel App 'NEWT' Announces Top 30 Municipalities for Mental Performance (Menpa) Satisfaction

Published May 26, 2026 7:18 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:24 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

NEWT, a travel app operated by Reiwa Travel, has released a proprietary survey ranking 30 Japanese municipalities based on 'Mental Performance (Menpa)' satisfaction, aimed at finding recharging getaways for June weekends.

Reiwa Travel (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takaya Shinozuka), operator of the travel app 'NEWT,' has conducted an independent survey of 1,741 municipalities across Japan and released the 'Top 30 Municipalities for Mental Performance (Menpa) Satisfaction.'

In today's stress-filled society, there is a growing demand for 'Mental Pause / Mental Performance (Menpa)'—a process of restoring mental balance by creating time to do nothing rather than rushing through tourist attractions. This survey analyzed municipalities based on five criteria: Menpa recovery, activity diversity, accessibility, acceptance environment, and cost-performance vs. stay value.

1st Place: Taketa City, Oita Prefecture Featuring the grand nature of the Kuju Mountains and Nagayu Onsen, it allows for dispersed stays away from crowds. The city was highly rated for its 'luxury of doing nothing,' offering experiences like castle town walks and refreshing spring water without relying on flashy attractions.

2nd Place: Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture Renowned for its rich nature certified as a forest therapy base. It received high marks for experiences such as canoeing, SUP, and wilderness saunas that allow visitors to become one with nature in the silence.

3rd Place: Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture Recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, its isolated environment from the mainland is ideal for mental recovery.

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Travel App 'NEWT' Announces Top 30 Municipalities for Mental Performance (Menpa) Satisfaction

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2nd Place: Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture Renowned for its rich nature certified as a forest therapy base. It received high marks for experiences such as canoeing, SUP, and wilderness saunas that allow visitors to become one with nature in the silence.

3rd Place: Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture Recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, its isolated environment from the mainland is ideal for mental recovery.

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