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Noshiro
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Noshiro, set on the Sea of Japan coast in Akita Prefecture, is a mid-sized city known for its basketball heritage and proximity to beautiful nature. The city is welcoming and offers a blend of local culture, serene riverfronts, and authentic Japanese experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
49,625
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.21°, 140.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,095
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-9.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1538 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
99
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
46
Parks
50
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ONJ
Distance
29 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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