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Daisen-shi

City in Akita, Japan

Overview

Daisen-shi is a charming city set in Akita Prefecture, famed for its picturesque rural scenery and the annual Omagari Fireworks Competition. With a relaxed pace of life, it offers visitors a warm local atmosphere and glimpses into traditional Japanese culture. The city's proximity to rice fields and hot springs makes it a welcoming destination for those seeking authenticity beyond Japan's major tourist hubs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.54°, 140.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,150
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
50
English
28
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-17.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1587 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
AXT
Distance
21 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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