A rating of the ‘most livable locations’ within the Tokyo metropolitan space has been introduced. While the highest three remained unchanged from final yr, Katase-Enoshima Station made its debut at fourth place on this yr’s survey.

Katase-Enoshima Station in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is the closest station to Enoshima. In addition to the Odakyu Enoshima Line, the world is served by the Enoshima Electric Railway and the Shonan Monorail, offering handy entry to Kamakura and central Tokyo.

The Katase space is house to roughly 20,000 residents and boasts a number of buying streets.

On May 15, Katase-Enoshima Station was ranked fourth within the “Best Places to Live” survey. Previously not included within the survey, the station space certified this yr because of a rise in responses.

An individual who relocated from Tokyo final yr commented, “There are many places to walk, such as parks and the sea, which I think is great for raising children.”

What makes Katase-Enoshima Station and its environment so engaging?

Riku Watanabe, 25, who moved from Yamato City six months in the past and works at a restaurant in Kamakura, stated, “When you go to cafes or restaurants, you often end up chatting with the staff. It happens more frequently here than in Tokyo. These interactions help me learn about local ingredients and the area, which suits me well.”

Ryo Tanaka, 35, moved right here from Tokyo three years in the past after getting married and shares his life within the space on social media.

Tanaka stated, “I often feel refreshed by watching the sunset, Mt. Fuji, the sea, and Enoshima from here. It’s my favorite spot.”

He began posting concerning the charms of Enoshima proper after shifting. Over time, he found an increasing number of concerning the space’s attraction by way of his posts.

Tanaka added, “Kamakura is nearby, and you can reach extraordinary places within a 5 to 10-minute walk, which is great for a change of pace.”

Initially, Tanaka had issues about shifting, however now he feels utterly settled.

“I thought I might move again after a year or so, but now I love it so much that I want to stay here permanently,” he stated.

Fujisawa City Sees Increased Relocations: The Appeal of “Semi-Rural” Living

Fujisawa City, the place Katase-Enoshima Station is positioned, has skilled regular inhabitants progress, even in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The metropolis’s inhabitants elevated from about 430,000 in 2019 to over 440,000 as of May this yr.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, within the fiscal yr 2021, the variety of folks shifting into town exceeded these shifting out by 4,554, rating it eighth within the nation. The metropolis additionally had the very best variety of new residents below 14 in Kanagawa Prefecture, and seventh nationwide, indicating a pattern of households relocating to the world.

Fujisawa City helps new residents with subsidies for buying properties and medical expense help for kids, specializing in aiding households.

The idea of “semi-rural” residing has influenced relocation selections. Fumihiko Inagaki, Deputy Director of the NPO Furusato Return Support Center, defined, “Previously, relocation was mainly for enjoying rural life after retirement, but the COVID-19 pandemic has popularized telework, prompting younger generations to move to semi-rural areas where they can still commute to the city.”

Inagaki added, “Many young people who were students or new employees during the pandemic now seek closer community ties, prompting moves from urban areas with sparse human connections to regional cities.”

Source: ANN