2020-03-02

10 Best Prefectures to Live, According to Japanese Residents

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Yahoo Japan recently surveyed some 16,000 participants across Japan's 47 prefectures and asked them one crucial question, "Would you ever move away from your current prefecture?"

Usually, many surveys are released asking residents, "Where in Japan they'd like to move to? "However, this survey flipped the question with some surprising answers. The study revealed that many residents have no desire to ever live outside of their current prefectures. Below are the top 10 results of prefectures residents love calling home and wouldn't dream of leaving.

10. Miyazaki

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Miyazaki prefecture is famous for its beaches and surfing scene. I mean, who doesn't enjoy lounging on the beach and catching some sweet waves?

9. Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing by Mitchell Hirsch is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Tokyo provides an unlimited choice of entertainment, culture, and dining to its residents, no wonder nobody wants to leave. Read more about what makes Tokyo so great here.

8. Aichi

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With the government recently announcing a scheme to pay up to 1 million yen for families willing to relocate to Aichi, current residents may see a few new neighbors popping up in their beloved prefecture. Read what makes Aichi such a great place to live here.

7. Hyogo

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Considered a "Japan within Japan" due to its varied atmosphere and terrain, the number of foreigners residing in Hyogo has reached over 100,000 in 2016 and is continuing to grow. Read about some of the top residential areas to live in Hyogo here.

6. Kyoto

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With a combination of both ancient and modern city structures, Kyoto has become a popular place for not only tourists but residents as well. Read about why everybody can't stay away from this beautiful city here.

5. Kanagawa

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With the dynamic city of Yokohama and the fantastic beaches in Kamakura, there are many reasons to love Kanagawa. Read about what it's like living in popular cities like Yokohama, Kamakura, and Yokosuka.

4. Okinawa

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Okinawa is not only the point where both Eastern and Western cultures live together in harmony, it's also very famous for having the longest lifespan in the world. With a reputation like that, it's easy to see why residents want to stay.

3. Osaka

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Osaka prefecture is home to the city of the same name, the second largest metropolitan city in Japan after Tokyo. Sporting a more laid back reputation than its rival city to the East, Osakans have multiple reasons to love their prefecture. Read what's so great about living in Osaka here.

2. Fukuoka

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Fukuoka and its capital, Fukuoka City, is the fastest-growing city in Japan outside of Tokyo. Welcoming to both locals and foreigners alike with its vibrant startup scene, Fukuoka is generating quite the buzz lately. Read more about why everybody loves it here.

1.Hokkaido

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Hokkaido ranks first in the nation in the production of agricultural products like potatoes, wheat, milk, and cheese. The prefecture also ranks first in the nation in seafood output, including salmon and crab. With all those great food options, it's no wonder its residents have no desire to leave! Read what else they love about Hokkaido here.

Source: Sora News