Akihabara ranked 4th in the "2015 Kanto Region Ranking of Best Places to Live" with support from the male demographic!　Ikebukuro, home to Otome Road, a mecca for rotten girls, ranked 5th!

Akihabara was ranked No. 4 in the "2015 Best Places to Live in Kanto Edition" by Tokyo Walker.

This ranking was announced in the third issue of the leisure magazine "Tokyo Walker" 2015, which went on sale on January 27. The data was compiled based on a reader survey and an Internet-based web survey of users in their 10s to 60s living in the Kanto area and three prefectures (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama) from eb-i, a consumer trend survey operated by Enterbrain. The number of valid responses was 2,530.

Akihabara ranked fourth, receiving overwhelming support from males in their 10s to 40s for its "love of anime and games" and "proximity to an electronics district. According to the magazine, "Although it does not have a strong image as a residential area, the number of properties has been increasing in recent years, and rents are cheap. Incidentally, the top three places were dominated by chalet towns such as Kichijoji, Yokohama, and Jiyugaoka. Ikebukuro, home to "Otome Road," a sacred place for rotten girls, ranked fifth.

Overall, the survey results show that accessibility to terminal stations leads to popularity. In particular, areas along the Tokyu Toyoko Line, which connects Shibuya to Yokohama, are especially popular, and the convenience of being able to find almost everything in that area alone is highly rated.

2015 Kanto version of the ranking of the most desirable places to live in Japan *In order of points received

1 Kichijoji 1771
An ideal suburban city is the number one place to live!
Kichijoji, a synonym for suburban city, reigns as the unshakable No. 1. A mix of hippie culture and downtown atmosphere unique to the Chuo Line. Kichijoji is a "lively and fun town," "convenient for shopping and transportation," "close to Inokashira Park and lots of greenery," etc., and has gained the support of many people of all ages and genders. It is also convenient for shopping and transportation, and has a lot of greenery near Inokashira Park. With a variety of commercial facilities and restaurants, both large and small, and a reasonably low cost of living, everything can be found in the area around the station.

2 Yokohama 1529
Easy commute to Tokyo thanks to a well-developed transportation network.
Yokohama is the gateway to Kanagawa Prefecture, popular for its beautifully maintained cityscape and well-developed transportation network. Yokohama Station serves as a terminal station with a total of 11 train lines, and the area around the station is very prosperous. The area is popular among a wide range of people, especially those in their 30s and 40s.

3 Jiyugaoka 1088
One of the most fashionable towns in Tokyo that women adore
A popular area located along the Toyoko Line. Away from the hustle and bustle in front of the station, you will find a quiet residential area. There are no large commercial facilities, and many stores are privately owned and operated with a sense of style. Although the high cost of living in addition to real estate prices is a drawback, the area has a strong image of being fashionable and prestigious, and is particularly popular among women in their 50s and 60s.

4 Akihabara 999
Akihabara is the birthplace of cool Japan. Although Akihabara does not have a strong image as a residential area, the number of properties has been increasing in recent years, and rents are inexpensive. Akihabara is known as the mecca of otaku culture, and many people say they want to live there because they "love anime and games" and "the electronics district is close by. Ranked #4, with overwhelming support from males in their 10s to 40s.

5 Ikebukuro 822
Ikebukuro has a wide variety of shopping spots, including a department store in front of the station. The terminal station is popular for its easy access to the mountains of Chichibu and the port city of Yokohama, both of which are only one train ride away. A short distance away from the station, rent and prices are inexpensive, and there are plenty of restaurants, which attracts many students. Because of its convenience, Ebisu attracts mainly people in their 10s and 30s, and some women in their 10s and 20s cite "many anime stores" as a reason for wanting to live in this area.

6 Ebisu 802
7 Shinjuku 650
8 Musashi Kosugi 609
9 Shibuya 572
10 Shimokitazawa 562
11 Sangenjaya 544
12 Nakano 516
12 Nakameguro 500
14 Futakotamagawa 491
15 Daikanyama 482
16 Kagurazaka 462
17 Yoyogiuehara 420
18 tama-plaza 408
19 Seijogakuenmae 399
20 Shinagawa 398