"High School Students Wanting to Move to Tokyo": Survey Reveals Overwhelmingly More Girls Than Boys!
A survey by "Wakamono Research" found that more girls than boys among high school students wish to move to Tokyo, citing the city's convenience and rich lifestyle opportunities. This research highlights young people's aspirations for urban living.
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Spring is a season of encounters and farewells.
It's also a time when new lives start, such as for further education or employment.
Among them, some young people move from their hometowns to Tokyo during this period to embark on new challenges.
Dreams, changing environments, and a general admiration for Tokyo are common reasons...
So, how many high school students actually want to move to Tokyo?
"Wakamono Research," a marketing information site targeting teenagers and current high school students (https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/), has investigated the reality of "moving to Tokyo" desires among current high school students in the Reiwa era.
## [High School Girls' Desire for Tokyo is Almost Evenly Split! What are the Ideals vs. Realities for Young People?]
First, we asked female high school students currently living outside Tokyo,
"Would you like to move to Tokyo and live there?"
The results showed that 56.9% of female high school students answered "I want to move," while 43.1% answered "I do not want to move," indicating that over half are positive about moving to Tokyo.
The most frequently cited reason was:
"Because it seems convenient and fulfilling."
"Because Tokyo has everything."
"Because it's close to the city and easy to travel."
"Because life seems convenient with various places available."
It appears that expectations for a fulfilling living environment are a major reason for wanting to move to Tokyo.
Tokyo has a well-developed transportation system, making it easy to get around. Additionally, with abundant restaurants, convenience stores, and commercial facilities, it's an environment where daily necessities are readily available.
The fact that stores are open 24 hours a day, allowing for activities without worrying about time, also contributes to the feeling of "convenience."
Other reasons included:
"Because I want to meet celebrities."
"Because it expands opportunities for 'oshi-katsu' (supporting idols/characters)."
"Because I want to go to concerts."
Responses such as "Because I was amazed by the city when I visited" were also seen, indicating that visiting Tokyo can be a trigger for the desire to move there.
The scenery of Tokyo visited during school trips may leave a strong impression as an extraordinary, glittering memory, perhaps leading to the aspiration to "live here someday."
Furthermore, other answers included:
"Because I want to meet celebrities."
"Because it expands opportunities for 'oshi-katsu'."
"Because I want to go to concerts."
It's also a time when new lives start, such as for further education or employment.
Among them, some young people move from their hometowns to Tokyo during this period to embark on new challenges.
Dreams, changing environments, and a general admiration for Tokyo are common reasons...
So, how many high school students actually want to move to Tokyo?
"Wakamono Research," a marketing information site targeting teenagers and current high school students (https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/), has investigated the reality of "moving to Tokyo" desires among current high school students in the Reiwa era.
## [High School Girls' Desire for Tokyo is Almost Evenly Split! What are the Ideals vs. Realities for Young People?]
First, we asked female high school students currently living outside Tokyo,
"Would you like to move to Tokyo and live there?"
The results showed that 56.9% of female high school students answered "I want to move," while 43.1% answered "I do not want to move," indicating that over half are positive about moving to Tokyo.
The most frequently cited reason was:
"Because it seems convenient and fulfilling."
"Because Tokyo has everything."
"Because it's close to the city and easy to travel."
"Because life seems convenient with various places available."
It appears that expectations for a fulfilling living environment are a major reason for wanting to move to Tokyo.
Tokyo has a well-developed transportation system, making it easy to get around. Additionally, with abundant restaurants, convenience stores, and commercial facilities, it's an environment where daily necessities are readily available.
The fact that stores are open 24 hours a day, allowing for activities without worrying about time, also contributes to the feeling of "convenience."
Other reasons included:
"Because I want to meet celebrities."
"Because it expands opportunities for 'oshi-katsu' (supporting idols/characters)."
"Because I want to go to concerts."
Responses such as "Because I was amazed by the city when I visited" were also seen, indicating that visiting Tokyo can be a trigger for the desire to move there.
The scenery of Tokyo visited during school trips may leave a strong impression as an extraordinary, glittering memory, perhaps leading to the aspiration to "live here someday."
Furthermore, other answers included:
"Because I want to meet celebrities."
"Because it expands opportunities for 'oshi-katsu'."
"Because I want to go to concerts."