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Hanawa
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Hanawa is a small, welcoming town in Akita Prefecture, Japan, offering a serene countryside atmosphere amidst lush forests and traditional charm. The city is best known for its railway station, historic sites, and genuine local experiences, making it ideal for travelers seeking peace and authentic rural Japanese culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
8,209
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.18°, 140.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,110
Local Cost
$615
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
296 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
14
Parks
34
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
ONJ
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.
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