# SUUMO 2026 Japanese livability rankings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suumo-2026-japanese-livability-rankings > Updated: 2026-09-16T05:16:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Recruit Co., Ltd. has released its biennial ‘SUUMO Rankings 2026’ based on resident satisfaction and livability surveys across various Japanese regions. In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the Kawagoe area in Saitama Prefecture was ranked as the top ‘Delicious Town,’ with Hon-Kawagoe Station taking the lead. Other notable findings for the metropolitan region included Kugenuma as the top ‘Town People Want to Live In’ and Kojimachi as the premier location for ‘Easy to Raise Children.’ In the Tokyo North region, Sakuradai Station in Nerima Ward was highlighted for high satisfaction regarding its residential calm and accessibility. In the Fukuoka region, Yakuin-odori in Fukuoka City secured the top spot for the third consecutive time, noted for its subway convenience and amenities. Nishijin was identified as the top area for child-rearing in the prefecture. In the Kansai region, Sakura Shukugawa ranked first, while Tanimachi 9-chome led in Osaka and Zeze led in Shiga Prefecture. Minoh Senba Handai-mae was named the top location for child-rearing in the Kansai area. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Recruit releases 2026 SUUMO livability rankings for Fukuoka and Kansai Recruit’s 2026 SUUMO rankings name Yakuin-odori as Fukuoka’s most livable station for the third straight year and Sakura Shukugawa as the top choice in the Kansai region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recruit-releases-2026-suumo-livability-rankings-for-fukuoka-and-kansai ### 2026-09-06: SUUMO 2026 rankings highlight Kawagoe and Sakuradai Recruit’s 2026 SUUMO rankings reveal resident satisfaction trends, highlighting Kawagoe as Saitama’s top ‘delicious’ area and Sakuradai as a highly rated residential spot in Tokyo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suumo-2026-rankings-highlight-kawagoe-and-sakuradai --- Cite as: SUUMO 2026 Japanese livability rankings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suumo-2026-japanese-livability-rankings