「住み続けたい街ランキング」１位は旭川市の緑が丘地区！幸福度急上昇の地域も…そのワケとは？北海道

Summary (lifestyle, travel, health, tips/benefits)

Where to live for higher “happiness” (Hokkaido)

#1: Asahikawa City, Midorigaoka (緑が丘) district

• Described as a ~3km-long stretch of greenery along an area known as the “Romantic Road.”
• The top spot is for a location about a 10-minute drive from Asahikawa city center.
• Key reasons residents cited:
  • Abundant greenery (residents say it’s Hokkaido’s top appeal)
  • Young, lively area due to many high schools and universities
  • Convenience through nearby facilities and infrastructure
  • Strong education cluster: roughly 12 schools (elementary/middle/high + universities)
  • Public order and amenity planning: restrictions on music facility construction via urban planning
  • Good healthcare access: including Asahikawa Hospital (mentioned as well-equipped)

Why it jumped to #1 recently

• The district reportedly moved from unranked the previous year to top-ranked.
• Reported driver: resident demand for a livable, convenient “new town.”
• Development context: the area around Midorigaoka Station is already being developed as a residential zone.

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Another major “happiness” rise: Sapporo suburb

Minami-machi (南町) / Minami-Polo Town (南幌町)

• Climbed from 11th to 5th, an increase of about +6 happiness points.
• Main reason cited by a resident who moved from Sapporo:
  • Much cheaper land/building costs compared with Sapporo
  • If you have children:
    • Land price is about halved
    • Build within the town ≈ ~1 million yen subsidy

Additional support for families/women who relocate:

• Women-focused program for child-rearing households building new homes
• Maximum support: 2 million yen
• Medical costs covered in full for children up to high school age

Local goal and population trend:

• The town aims to keep new residents so they stay long-term.
• Population trend: increasing since April 2022, up 700+ people over ~3 years.

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Overall pattern from “rising” towns

Two towns that rose to the top last year appear to be boosted by:

• Strong education/high-school presence
• Residents’ desire to build workable, comfortable communities

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Notable locations / products / speakers

• Asahikawa City (旭川市) — Midorigaoka (緑が丘) district
• Romantic Road (described as a green corridor)
• Midorigaoka Station
• Asahikawa Hospital
• Minami-machi / Minami-Polo Town (南幌町) (a Sapporo neighbor)
• Mentioned institution: a major real estate company that published the desirability rankings
• Speakers: district residents and a real estate company representative analyzing survey data