Dual-Base Living: "Refreshing in Nature" is the #1 Trigger for Interest. What are the Conditions and Ideal Areas for a Second Base?
NEXER and Kotobuki Homes conducted a survey on "dual-base living" targeting 500 people nationwide. Results showed that 65.8% recognize the concept, highlighting a growing interest in lifestyles balancing urban and rural environments.
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■ Survey on Interest in Dual-Base Living and Ideal Lifestyles
Against the backdrop of the spread of remote work and the diversification of work styles, the lifestyle of "dual-base living" is attracting attention.
This style of having another living base separate from the main residence and traveling between the two locations has become an attractive option for those who want to refresh themselves in nature or those who want to balance the benefits of urban and rural areas.
So, how many people are actually interested in dual-base living, and what kind of lifestyle do they consider ideal?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Kotobuki Homes Co., Ltd., we conducted a questionnaire survey on "interest in dual-base living and ideal lifestyles" targeting 500 men and women nationwide.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is "a survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Kotobuki Homes Co., Ltd."
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"Questionnaire on Interest in Dual-Base Living and Ideal Lifestyles" Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 16 to March 26, 2026
Target audience: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Do you know the term or concept of "dual-base living"?
Question 2: Are you interested in dual-base living?
Question 3: What triggered your interest or what are your reasons for being interested in dual-base living? Please select all that apply. (Multiple selections possible)
Question 4: Please tell us specifically what triggered your interest or your reasons for being interested in dual-base living.
Question 5: What do you most look for in a second base home? Please select the one you think is the most important.
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
Question 7: What kind of area is your ideal second base? Please select all that apply. (Multiple selections possible)
Question 8: What kind of "difference" or "contrast" do you look for between your current residence and your second base? Please select the one that applies best.
Question 9: Please tell us the reason.
* Since numbers are basically rounded to the first decimal place, the total may not equal 100%.
## ■ 65.8% answered "I know about dual-base living"
Against the backdrop of the spread of remote work and the diversification of work styles, the lifestyle of "dual-base living" is attracting attention.
This style of having another living base separate from the main residence and traveling between the two locations has become an attractive option for those who want to refresh themselves in nature or those who want to balance the benefits of urban and rural areas.
So, how many people are actually interested in dual-base living, and what kind of lifestyle do they consider ideal?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Kotobuki Homes Co., Ltd., we conducted a questionnaire survey on "interest in dual-base living and ideal lifestyles" targeting 500 men and women nationwide.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is "a survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Kotobuki Homes Co., Ltd."
- Set up a link to Kotobuki Homes Co., Ltd. (https://kotobukitochi.jp/)
"Questionnaire on Interest in Dual-Base Living and Ideal Lifestyles" Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 16 to March 26, 2026
Target audience: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Do you know the term or concept of "dual-base living"?
Question 2: Are you interested in dual-base living?
Question 3: What triggered your interest or what are your reasons for being interested in dual-base living? Please select all that apply. (Multiple selections possible)
Question 4: Please tell us specifically what triggered your interest or your reasons for being interested in dual-base living.
Question 5: What do you most look for in a second base home? Please select the one you think is the most important.
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
Question 7: What kind of area is your ideal second base? Please select all that apply. (Multiple selections possible)
Question 8: What kind of "difference" or "contrast" do you look for between your current residence and your second base? Please select the one that applies best.
Question 9: Please tell us the reason.
* Since numbers are basically rounded to the first decimal place, the total may not equal 100%.
## ■ 65.8% answered "I know about dual-base living"