# Shonan/Kamakura Area Resident Survey | 63.2% Answer "Want to Continue Living Here" Despite "Rainy Season Challenges"

# ~The Reality of Shonan Living: Accepting Laundry, Humidity, and Tourist Crowds~

Garage Standard Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toshizumi Hotta), which operates "roomap," a real estate service specializing in the Shonan and Kamakura areas, conducted a survey on "living conditions and residential comfort during the rainy season" targeting 1,121 residents aged 20-60 living in the Shonan region.

The Shonan and Kamakura area, which combines abundant nature with good access to the urban center, has attracted attention as a relocation or dual-residence destination. However, during the rainy season, it is also an area that requires seasonal adjustments to daily life, such as dealing with humidity and tourist congestion.

The survey reveals that despite facing these challenges, over 60% of residents feel the area is "easy to live in" and "want to continue living here in the future." By examining the real conditions of daily life, we uncover why this area continues to be chosen.

【Survey Overview】

・Survey Theme: Survey on living conditions during the rainy season and residential comfort in the Shonan and Kamakura area

・Survey Period: May 28, 2025 to June 4, 2025

・Survey Target: Residents aged 20-60 living in the Shonan and Kamakura area of Kanagawa Prefecture

・Valid Responses: 1,121 people

・Survey Method: Internet survey

・Survey Organization: Garage Standard Co., Ltd. (roomap)

【Q1】What do you pay attention to at home during the rainy season? (Multiple selections allowed)

"Living well with the sea breeze" is the key to Shonan living.

For residents of the Shonan area, the primary concerns for home management during the rainy season are "humidity" and "laundry." While the area is close to the sea with good ventilation, many properties are aging, making humidity and mold prevention essential aspects of daily life.

In fact, 49.4% of respondents said they take measures for "mold and humidity control (dehumidifiers, cleaning, etc.)," and 47.7% mentioned "indoor drying and moisture control for laundry," with both reaching nearly half of respondents.

These results show that Shonan residents practice "adjustments for comfortable living" tailored to the seasons within their daily routines. They accept and adapt to the natural environment. A distinctly Shonan approach to home living has emerged.

【Q2】What troubles you during the rainy season? (Multiple selections allowed)

"Laundry won't dry" (55.7%) and "room odor and mold concerns" (47.4%) revealed that "humidity"-related worries are a distinct living challenge in the Shonan and Kamakura area.

While the area is close to the sea with generally good ventilation, the high humidity from prolonged rainy season rains and sea breezes directly affects laundry and indoor environments. Many voices expressed stress directly linked to household chores, such as musty smells from damp-drying clothes and mold growth.

This goes beyond mere climate issues and shows that residential structure, ventilation, and floor plan design create differences in livability. Humidity control is expected to become an increasingly important factor in future decisions about choosing homes in Shonan and Kamakura.

【Q3】What aspects of your current living environment are you satisfied with? (Multiple selections allowed)

Responses such as "can relax in a calm environment" (47.0%) and "can refresh by connecting with nature" (28.5%) were common, revealing that even during the restrictive rainy season, the "comfort" of the Shonan and Kamakura area is truly felt.

Even as outdoor opportunities decrease, having nature close by at home leads to comments like "I enjoy walking even on rainy days" and "the sound of rain is actually healing." This area's harmony of urban and natural environments supports "life satisfaction" that is less dependent on weather conditions.

【Q4】On the other hand, what aspects are you dissatisfied with? (Multiple selections allowed)

As realities of life in the Shonan area, voices included "summer traffic jams and large numbers of tourists" (31.4%), "humidity and mold" (25.7%), and "salt damage effects" (22.1%).

The vibrancy of a tourist destination and the natural environment unique to the coast require small adjustments and adaptations in daily life. However, this could also be seen as part of a distinctly Shonan lifestyle of living with the seasons and nature.

Many impressive comments noted that the "sense of distance from nature" hard to find in urban areas brings pleasant stimulation and harmony to daily life.

【Q5/Q6】Overall, do you find the Shonan and Kamakura area easy to live in? / Do you want to continue living in this area?

"Over 60% feel it's livable and want to stay—an overwhelming result!"

※"Find it easy to live in" 65.5% ("Strongly agree" 20.5% + "Somewhat agree" 45.0%)

※"Want to continue living here" 67.1% ("Strongly agree" 27.2% + "Somewhat agree" 39.9%)

Despite seasonal stress from the rainy season, over 60% of respondents answered "easy to live in" and "want to continue living here," reflecting the area's power to provide "room to enjoy living." Many people have accepted that even with minor inconveniences and challenges of coexisting with nature, "there is even greater comfort and happiness to be gained," showing they resonate with this lifestyle itself.

Summary

"Still and all, I love Shonan and Kamakura."

The essence of "a town where people want to live," seen through the realities of the rainy season"

This survey revealed that despite challenges unique to the rainy season—humidity, mold, and tourist congestion—many residents answered "easy to live in" and "want to continue living here in the future."

While negative aspects exist, many voices also expressed "healed by nature" and "able to enjoy a calm lifestyle," leading to a reassessment of Shonan and Kamakura as a unique area near the city that offers "space in daily living."

The survey results brought to light this "honest perspective on living"—that the charm of this town is such that residents even accept daily minor inconveniences.

Particularly noteworthy is that over 60% responded "want to continue living in this town in the future." The fact that Shonan and Kamakura is supported not just as a tourist destination but also as a place for daily living will be valuable insight for those considering relocation or dual-residence living.

Going forward, Garage Standard Co., Ltd. will continue to listen to residents' real voices and work to provide services that support better living in Shonan and Kamakura.