For those seeking child-friendly towns in Kansai: 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Nankai Line Living Guidebook' to be re-distributed, offering 'real' insights into child-rearing, work, and daily life!
NANKAI Co., Ltd. has announced the re-distribution of its popular guidebook, 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Nankai Line Living Guidebook,' to 500 lottery winners. The guide targets families considering relocation to the Minami-Osaka/Wakayama area, providing multifaceted insights into the region's appeal for child-rearing and daily life.
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Mayumi Yamamoto and her family, who moved to Kishiwada City and run a general store and cafe near Nankai Electric Railway Izumiotsu Station. The photo is from an interview in 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Nankai Line Living Guidebook'.
NANKAI Co., Ltd. (President: Nobuyuki Okajima, hereinafter 'NANKAI') will re-distribute its guidebook, 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Nankai Line Living Guidebook,' to 500 lottery winners. This guide is aimed at individuals considering relocation to the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas, introducing the region's charms and real-life experiences from multiple perspectives.
This booklet is designed to offer hints for child-rearing families and others re-evaluating their housing choices due to life stage changes, helping them envision their future life. Its initial distribution was met with significant public demand, selling out in a short period. Applications for the re-distribution are accepted via the 'Nankai Kurashi' official LINE account from April 27, 2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM to May 18, 2026 (Monday) at 1:00 PM.
Re-distribution decided due to overwhelming response
The initial distribution application for this booklet began on March 16, 2026. However, an overwhelming number of applications were received from individuals interested in relocating or finding housing in the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas, leading to all 500 copies being claimed in a short period. Due to this significant response, NANKAI decided to re-distribute the guide to reach more people and convey the appeal of living in the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas.
Feedback from those who received the booklet
During the previous distribution, NANKAI received feedback from those who saw the booklet and those who cooperated in the interviews. Long-time residents along the Nankai Line commented, 'Even in areas I'm familiar with, there were many unknown spots listed, which was a new discovery,' indicating that it prompted them to re-examine their local area. Others expressed sentiments like, 'I felt a warm feeling reading it, as everyone cherished their place of residence and truly loved their town,' suggesting that the thoughts and daily lives of residents resonated with readers.
Featuring 'real voices' from 3 relocating families and 30 residents/workers along the railway line
This booklet emphasizes conveying the charm of the area not as a 'uniform image,' but as 'real appeal based on actual experiences.' Through interviews with three families who relocated to the area and 30 individuals active and rooted in the region, it introduces their daily lives and thoughts from various perspectives, comprehensively illustrating the value of living along the Nankai Line.
Furthermore, the guide includes '50 Things to Know About Minami-Osaka/Wakayama,' which compiles lifestyle-oriented spots like parks and roadside stations, and 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Common Dictionary,' which humorously captures regional characteristics like the 'distance-zero Senshu dialect,' making it enjoyable as reading material.
'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Common Dictionary' featuring 'real voices' from 30 residents and workers along the railway line
Nankai Line area where it's easy to envision life with children
The Minami-Osaka/Wakayama area along the Nankai Line combines accessibility to Osaka city centers like Namba with a spacious living environment.
For example, the average land price along the Nankai Line area is approximately half that of Osaka Prefecture as a whole (around 72,000 yen/sqm), making it easier to expand housing options while keeping costs down. Additionally, there are approximately 45 direct sales stores offering fresh vegetables and fruits, and 12 fishing ports where fresh fish can be purchased at morning markets, providing easy access to fresh ingredients throughout the area.
For children to connect with nature, there are approximately 40 large parks covering over 100,000 sqm, and the park area per person is about double the Osaka Prefecture average. In terms of education, the number of children per teacher is lower than the Osaka Prefecture average, ensuring a more attentive educational environment.
Furthermore, the crime rate remains approximately 30% lower than the overall Osaka Prefecture level, which is another factor for peace of mind when considering living there. These multiple factors combine to make the Nankai Line area a place where diverse people, including child-rearing families, can easily envision their ideal life.
*Various numerical data in this chapter are based on our company's survey as of August 2024.
Highlights from the guidebook! Useful points for child-rearing families
Here are some particularly helpful points for those considering housing due to child-rearing, selected from the contents of the guidebook.
① Real voices from actual residents
Through interviews with people living in the Minami-Osaka/Wakayama area, you can learn about the realities of child-rearing, work, and daily life that numbers and conditions alone cannot convey.
② Abundance of useful spots for child-rearing families
In addition to places suitable for outings with children, such as parks and indoor play areas, there are markets and roadside stations where fresh ingredients can be obtained for daily life.
NANKAI Co., Ltd. (President: Nobuyuki Okajima, hereinafter 'NANKAI') will re-distribute its guidebook, 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Nankai Line Living Guidebook,' to 500 lottery winners. This guide is aimed at individuals considering relocation to the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas, introducing the region's charms and real-life experiences from multiple perspectives.
This booklet is designed to offer hints for child-rearing families and others re-evaluating their housing choices due to life stage changes, helping them envision their future life. Its initial distribution was met with significant public demand, selling out in a short period. Applications for the re-distribution are accepted via the 'Nankai Kurashi' official LINE account from April 27, 2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM to May 18, 2026 (Monday) at 1:00 PM.
Re-distribution decided due to overwhelming response
The initial distribution application for this booklet began on March 16, 2026. However, an overwhelming number of applications were received from individuals interested in relocating or finding housing in the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas, leading to all 500 copies being claimed in a short period. Due to this significant response, NANKAI decided to re-distribute the guide to reach more people and convey the appeal of living in the Minami-Osaka and Wakayama areas.
Feedback from those who received the booklet
During the previous distribution, NANKAI received feedback from those who saw the booklet and those who cooperated in the interviews. Long-time residents along the Nankai Line commented, 'Even in areas I'm familiar with, there were many unknown spots listed, which was a new discovery,' indicating that it prompted them to re-examine their local area. Others expressed sentiments like, 'I felt a warm feeling reading it, as everyone cherished their place of residence and truly loved their town,' suggesting that the thoughts and daily lives of residents resonated with readers.
Featuring 'real voices' from 3 relocating families and 30 residents/workers along the railway line
This booklet emphasizes conveying the charm of the area not as a 'uniform image,' but as 'real appeal based on actual experiences.' Through interviews with three families who relocated to the area and 30 individuals active and rooted in the region, it introduces their daily lives and thoughts from various perspectives, comprehensively illustrating the value of living along the Nankai Line.
Furthermore, the guide includes '50 Things to Know About Minami-Osaka/Wakayama,' which compiles lifestyle-oriented spots like parks and roadside stations, and 'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Common Dictionary,' which humorously captures regional characteristics like the 'distance-zero Senshu dialect,' making it enjoyable as reading material.
'Minami-Osaka/Wakayama Common Dictionary' featuring 'real voices' from 30 residents and workers along the railway line
Nankai Line area where it's easy to envision life with children
The Minami-Osaka/Wakayama area along the Nankai Line combines accessibility to Osaka city centers like Namba with a spacious living environment.
For example, the average land price along the Nankai Line area is approximately half that of Osaka Prefecture as a whole (around 72,000 yen/sqm), making it easier to expand housing options while keeping costs down. Additionally, there are approximately 45 direct sales stores offering fresh vegetables and fruits, and 12 fishing ports where fresh fish can be purchased at morning markets, providing easy access to fresh ingredients throughout the area.
For children to connect with nature, there are approximately 40 large parks covering over 100,000 sqm, and the park area per person is about double the Osaka Prefecture average. In terms of education, the number of children per teacher is lower than the Osaka Prefecture average, ensuring a more attentive educational environment.
Furthermore, the crime rate remains approximately 30% lower than the overall Osaka Prefecture level, which is another factor for peace of mind when considering living there. These multiple factors combine to make the Nankai Line area a place where diverse people, including child-rearing families, can easily envision their ideal life.
*Various numerical data in this chapter are based on our company's survey as of August 2024.
Highlights from the guidebook! Useful points for child-rearing families
Here are some particularly helpful points for those considering housing due to child-rearing, selected from the contents of the guidebook.
① Real voices from actual residents
Through interviews with people living in the Minami-Osaka/Wakayama area, you can learn about the realities of child-rearing, work, and daily life that numbers and conditions alone cannot convey.
② Abundance of useful spots for child-rearing families
In addition to places suitable for outings with children, such as parks and indoor play areas, there are markets and roadside stations where fresh ingredients can be obtained for daily life.