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Akita Shi
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Akita Shi, the capital city of Akita Prefecture, blends historic sites with modern amenities amid scenic nature. Renowned for its castle ruins, cherry blossoms, and renowned regional cuisine, Akita offers a glimpse into rural Japanese charm without crowds. Its walkable streets, local festivals, and friendly atmosphere make it a pleasant stop for culture and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.71°, 140.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,100
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-9.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1595 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AXT
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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