The “Nishitsu Survey (Temporary)” corner, where we turn a quick question for readers plus the results of the previous question into an article 👏
(Hiratsu runs surveys too. This is a respect project for Hirakata Tsushin.)
This article is brought to you by “GenkiStyle,” a foot treatment clinic that supports Nishitsu.
The previous survey was
“Where did you move to Nishinomiya from?”
Survey period: February 12 to February 17
Number of responses: 113
We received as many as 113 responses 😀
There were comments from all kinds of perspectives, so tallying them up was a lot of fun.
Thank you very much (^_^)
Now, let’s take a look at the results and see where most people moved from.
Survey results for “Where did you move to Nishinomiya from?”
| From where? | Responses | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Neighboring cities (Kobe, Ashiya, Amagasaki, Takarazuka, Itami) | 39 | 34.5％ |
| Kanto region | 20 | 17.7％ |
| Osaka Prefecture | 15 | 13.3％ |
| Chugoku region | 10 | 8.8％ |
| Other areas of Hyogo Prefecture | 9 | 8.0％ |
| Moved within Nishinomiya City | 7 | 6.2％ |
| Kyushu/Okinawa region | 4 | 3.5％ |
| Have never moved | 3 | 2.7％ |
| Kyoto Prefecture | 2 | 1.8％ |
| Hokkaido | 2 | 1.8％ |
| Overseas | 1 | 0.9％ |
| Wakayama Prefecture | 1 | 0.9％ |
By far, the largest number of people moved to Nishinomiya from neighboring cities (Kobe, Ashiya, Amagasaki, Takarazuka, and Itami).
If it’s a neighboring city, you might already pass through Nishinomiya by train or car in everyday life, and you probably have some sense of the city’s atmosphere, so it may feel easier to move here without much hesitation.
There were also many people who moved from our neighboring prefecture, Osaka, which somehow made me a little happy. I wonder why
Aren’t you also curious about which area of Nishinomiya people moved to??↓↓
| Area | Responses |
|---|---|
| Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi area | 18 |
| Shukugawa/Kurakuen-guchi area | 15 |
| Koshienguchi area | 12 |
| Koshien/Koshienhama area | 11 |
| Nigawa/Kotoen area | 10 |
| Naruo/Takasu/Komatsu area | 10 |
| JR Nishinomiya area | 8 |
| Uegahara/Taisha/Hirota area | 8 |
| Koroen/Hamawaki/Yokai area | 7 |
| Imazu/Hanshin-Kokudo area | 4 |
| Hanshin Nishinomiya area | 4 |
| Yamaguchi/Najio/Namaze area | 2 |
| Mondo-Yakujin/Hinokuchi area | 2 |
| Koyoen/Kurakuen area | 1 |
| Nishinomiyahama area | 1 |
“Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi” and “Shukugawa/Kurakuen-guchi” are names that often show up in livability rankings and the like, so people may feel like they sort of know them already. Plus, they have the image of being convenient for transportation, with limited express trains stopping there, so that might be why many people choose them as places to move to.
Also, having commercial facilities like “Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens” and “LaLaport Koshien” nearby may be another reason people choose where to move.
For comments about things like “things, places, customs, or episodes that surprised you after moving to Nishinomiya,” there were things you might not notice if you already live in Nishinomiya, and while reading the comments I probably said “Huh, really?” about ten times. People who moved to Nishinomiya may find themselves nodding along like, “Exactly!”
I was surprised that the city doesn’t have designated garbage bags.
Woman in her 40s
No designated garbage bags!! Such a help lol
Man in his 40s
Elementary and junior high school athletic meets are held at Koshien Stadium. You can step barefoot on the soil of Koshien.
Man in his 20s
Ehomaki sushi rolls
Man in his 30s
There’s a duty rotation for the garbage containers.
Woman in her 40s
When I was in Osaka, we wore indoor shoes at elementary school, so when I moved here and everyone kept their outdoor shoes on, I was surprised as a child.
Woman in her 30s
It’s always showing up in rankings of places people want to live.
Man in his 40s
There are so many crows.
Woman in her 20s
There were fields.
Man in his 50s
There are more apartment buildings now.
Woman in her 50s
The cockroaches are way too big.
Woman in her 30s
Koshien Stadium is here!
Woman in her 30s
It’s close to both the mountains and the sea, not as crowded as the city, and has a good environment. I moved here for a job transfer, ended up staying permanently, and 20 years have passed.
Woman, 60 or older
The garbage bags were pitch black.
Woman in her 40s
People call Hanshin the “Tigers.”
Man in his 40s
On my first day after transferring schools, everyone touched the randoseru backpack I brought because it was unusual. About 40 years ago, it seems randoseru backpacks weren’t used much at elementary schools in Nishinomiya.
Woman in her 40s
Elementary and junior high school athletic meets are held at Koshien Stadium.
Man in his 40s
Koshien Stadium was here. I thought it was in Osaka.
Woman in her 50s
The garbage category wasn’t “burnable garbage,” but “garbage to burn,” which made me think, “Wow, they’re really working hard to burn it.”
Woman in her 50s
① Right after moving, there was that crying assemblyman’s press conference, and I thought, “Is this place okay?” ② Children’s medical expenses are free. ③ Gardens was built on the former site of Nishinomiya Stadium.
Man in his 40s
I spotted a kingfisher in Shukugawa!
Woman in her 20s
Mountains, sea, and rivers. It’s full of nature, but still moderately urban and convenient.
Woman in her 40s
As a child I lived in Hamakoshien, then moved around for work transfers to Osaka, Yokohama, and Kobe. After that, I remembered Nishinomiya as the best place I had lived, so when I got married I moved back. After I returned, the mascot character “Miyatan” had been created, and I was even more surprised that there was a Miyatan Ondo dance. Also, the batting center by Nanbu Bridge closed and became an empty lot.
Man in his 20s
The term “Miyakkko” for Nishinomiya locals. The existence of Miyakkko Ramen.
Woman in her 30s
The owner of our apartment building gives produce to every household.
Woman in her 40s
The convenience store from the Glico-Morinaga case was here! (It has moved now.) There are no ampere restrictions on electricity contracts! (Is that a Kansai thing?!) Grave of the Fireflies was here too?! The Lucky Man race is here too…? The concentration of sake breweries is incredible.
Woman in her 40s
① Maybe because the roads are old, even national and prefectural roads have narrow lanes and feel scary. ② The alleys in residential areas are complicated, and I got lost… ③ A lot of people talk to you. Especially older people.
Woman in her 20s
It was my first time back in Nishinomiya in 10 years, and I feel like there’s more car traffic now.
Man in his 40s
When people ask where I live and I answer Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi, they always say, “You live in a nice area.”
Woman, 60 or older
The people at city hall are kind ‼️
Man in his 40s
That Koshien is in Nishinomiya. I thought it was in Osaka.
Man in his 40s
I had often come to Nishinomiya since I was little, so nothing surprised me.
Woman in her 40s
The excitement and cheering at Koshien.
Man in his 40s
There are fireflies and freshwater crabs in the nearby irrigation channel!
Man in his 50s
Land is expensive…! There are so many luxury cars…!
Woman in her 20s
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