【Survey on Living Conditions and Mental Wellbeing】Approximately 90% of people in their 20s and 30s answer "I need time to do nothing." What is the new value system seeking "peace of mind"?

Garage Standard Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toshizumi Hotta) operates "roomap," a real estate service specializing in the Shonan and Kamakura areas. Based on a survey of 377 men and women aged 20-39 residing in the Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures), it has become clear that in recent years, alongside the diversification of work styles and lifestyles, the expansion of digital device and social media usage has led to increased concerns about information overload, stress, and well-being.

In fact, in recent years, interest in "mental health" and well-being has been growing against the backdrop of diversified work styles and lifestyles, as well as advancing digitalization. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has also chosen "mental health" as the theme for the 2024 White Paper on Health, Labour and Welfare, addressing the diverse stress factors in modern society and their effects. (※)

As a result, 75.3% reported daily desires to "organize their feelings," and 91.2% answered that "time to do nothing is necessary." Additionally, "peace of mind" emerged as the most frequently cited value in "what matters most in future living."

(※) Reference URL: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_42715.html

●Survey Overview

>Survey Theme: "Consciousness Survey on Living and Peace of Mind"

Survey Period: June 12-15, 2026

Survey Target: Men and women aged 20-39 residing in the Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures)

Valid Responses: 377 people

Survey Method: Online survey

Survey Organization: Garage Standard Co., Ltd.

(Regional specialized real estate service "roomap")

●Survey Summary

>・75.3% of people in their 20s-30s in the Greater Tokyo Area answered that they want to "organize their feelings" on a daily basis

・91.2% answered that "time to do nothing is necessary," revealing a need for "white space"

・"Work (39.5%)" is the most common stress factor, followed by "anxiety about the future (28.6%)" and "commuting (27.6%)"

・When seeking to organize their feelings, the top requests are "nature (35.8%)," "quiet places (33.7%)," and "alone time (32.6%)"

・"Peace of mind (44.3%)" is the most valued aspect in future living, surpassing convenience and income.

①75.3% of people in their 20s-30s in the Greater Tokyo Area answered they want to "organize their feelings"

When asked whether they ever feel the need to "organize their feelings" in daily life, 40.8% answered "often" and 34.5% answered "sometimes," for a combined 75.3% who regularly feel the need to settle their minds.

This suggests that amid busy daily lives, the act of "organizing one's feelings" has become not a special activity, but an essential part of everyday living.

②Nearly 9 in 10 feel the need for "time to do nothing"

"What modern people seek is 'unscheduled time'"

When asked whether they feel a need for "time to do nothing," 48.6% answered "very much" and 42.6% answered "somewhat," indicating that 91.2% recognize its necessity.

This suggests that while efficiency and productivity are emphasized, a value system is spreading in which people intentionally leave time unscheduled to reset themselves.

③Stress factors include "work," "anxiety about the future," and "commuting"

"An era of multiple stresses, not just one"

When asked about factors causing fatigue or stress in current life, "work (39.5%)" was most common, followed by "anxiety about the future (28.6%)," "commuting (27.6%)," and "interpersonal relationships (26.8%)."

④When seeking to calm their minds, people want "nature," "quiet places," and "alone time"

"A trend seeking 'white space' rather than stimulation"

Regarding what people seek when wanting to organize their feelings, "nature (35.8%)" ranked highest, followed by "quiet places (33.7%)," "alone time (32.6%)," "walks (23.9%)," and "time away from digital devices (22.5%)."

This reveals that people seek environments that provide "white space"—such as nature, quiet, and time to spend at one's own pace—rather than glamorous leisure or stimulation.

⑤What matters most in living is "peace of mind"

"Living values are shifting from 'convenience' to 'comfort'"

When asked what they want to value in future living, "peace of mind (44.3%)" was most frequent. This was followed by "alone time (34.0%)," "work-life balance (28.4%)," "free time (27.3%)," and "distance from nature (26.3%)."

This suggests that the values people seek in homes are changing from convenience and income alone to environments where they can live authentically and comfortably.

【Summary / Considerations】

An era of choosing "places to live comfortably" rather than "trendy neighborhoods"

This survey revealed that many people in their 20s-30s in the Greater Tokyo Area feel a need to "organize their feelings" and that "time to do nothing is necessary."

Furthermore, with "peace of mind" becoming the most valued aspect of living, it is evident that contemporary home selection values are shifting from distance to stations and convenience alone to living in environments where one can be authentic and experience nature, quiet, and white space.

Roomap will continue to align with these changes in lifestyle, promoting both housing searches and regional attractions not just from the perspective of "where to live," but from "what kind of daily life do you want to live?"