The “Nishitsu Survey (tentative)(we might do another survey to decide this name too)” corner, where we turn “a quick question + the results from the previous question” into an article for readers. Updated every Friday at 18:00.
(Inspired by Hiratsu’s surveys over at 枚方つーしん.)
The previous survey was
“What makes you glad you live in Nishinomiya?”
Survey period: May 13 to May 18
Number of responses: 45
Thank you as always for sending in your answers. Now, let’s take a look at the results♪
“What makes you glad you live in Nishinomiya?”
That I can watch Kyoto TV.
Woman in her 40s
Having Koshien in my address.
I don’t have many memories in Nishinomiya.
Man in his 30s
Walking along the Shukugawa River gives me energy.
Sketching cherry blossoms on a field trip in junior high, and practicing centipede races at parks along the river.
Woman in her 50s
It’s just urban enough, with just the right amount of nature.
Woman in her 30s
It’s close to Osaka and Kobe, and transportation is convenient.
You can get to Umeda and Sannomiya on a single train. By car, there are so many convenient options: Kyoto via the Meishin Expressway, southern Osaka and Wakayama via the Hanshin Expressway, and more.
Man in his 40s
Sorting trash is easy.
About 20 years ago, I heard on a social studies field trip that plastic bottles could be put out as burnable trash because the treatment plant’s incinerators are so powerful.
Man in his 30s
The city emblem is cool. It has a magical-city vibe.
We looked into whether Nishinomiya’s symbol mark (city emblem), a hexagram, has any connection to Judaism
Man in his 30s
A calm residential environment. Many of the people are calm too.
Man, 60 or older
Shopping, watching baseball, KidZania, spacious parks, dining, sweets, scenery… everything can be enjoyed within Nishinomiya.
It’s been just under a year since I moved here for work from the Kanto region. With mountains, the sea, KidZania, and lots of places for kids to play, it’s perfect for living with young children.
Woman in her 40s
There are both mountains and the sea, and plenty of commercial facilities too.
Woman in her 40s
Within a 15-minute walk, I can get to Gardens, banks, the post office, and everything I need for daily life!
Woman in her 50s
Even though it’s an urban area, there are natural beaches and mountains where you can hike. There are department stores in town, and even hot springs. The atmosphere somehow feels upscale too. I’m originally from Tokyo, but I think it’s a wonderful city unlike anywhere around the Tokyo metropolitan area.
The beach at Omaehama Park. I like being close to the seaside, whether I’m having a picnic with my family, zoning out and doing nothing, or riding my bike.
Man in his 30s
Convenient, moderately urban, and calm.
Before I got married and moved here, I had no connection to Nishinomiya at all. I didn’t even know Koshien Stadium was in Nishinomiya. But once I lived here, I was surprised first of all by how much greenery there is in town, and how close both the mountains and the sea are. There are lots of supermarkets, and plenty of schools and hospitals nearby. It’s so convenient and comfortable that I can understand why many people who grew up in Nishinomiya never leave.
Woman in her 40s
Koshien Stadium is nearby, so even if a game runs long, I can enjoy it without worrying about train times.
Man in his 40s
You can get to both Kobe and Osaka by train in under 20 minutes. It’s always near the top of the rankings for places people want to live!
