Apaman Shop Announces 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026'

Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026

APAMAN Co., Ltd., a leader in rental housing brokerage with the highest number of stores and contracts in Japan, has announced the 'Most Wanted Stations Ranking 2026' based on search data from the official Apaman Shop website.

This ranking compiles the most frequently searched stations by area during the designated period on the official Apaman Shop website.

In the 2026 edition, while some areas saw stations from the previous year maintain their top spots, other areas experienced shifts. In particular, in the Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu/Okinawa regions, stations that offer both access to city centers and daily convenience ranked high, reflecting search behaviors based on actual living needs.

### Background and Objective

Many users start their apartment search by selecting a 'station'. During lifestyle transitions—such as advancing in school, starting a job, relocating, or getting married—users consider not just commuting convenience, but also local amenities, commercial facilities, medical institutions, educational environments, and rent balances. This ranking visualizes the interests of users nationwide by area.

### Key Trends in the 2026 Edition

* **Kanto Region**: Kamata Station reached 1st place, while last year's leader, Ogikubo Station, came in 2nd. * **Kansai Region**: Minami-Kusatsu Station took 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Esaka Station. * **Kyushu/Okinawa Region**: Ohashi Station reached 1st place, replacing last year's leader, Hakata Station. * **Hokuriku Region**: Kosugi Station reached 1st place. * **Chugoku/Shikoku Region**: Tottori Station reached 1st place.

### Hokkaido Area 'Asabu Station' in Kita-ku, Sapporo, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Shin-Sapporo Station ranked 2nd, and Obihiro Station 3rd.

### Tohoku Area 'Izumi-Chuo Station' in Izumi-ku, Sendai, remained 1st for the second consecutive year. Omagari Station ranked 2nd, and Oiwake Station 3rd.

### Kanto Area 'Kamata Station' in Ota-ku, Tokyo, took 1st place, favored for its easy access to the city center and Kanagawa Prefecture.