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Noshiro Shi
City in Akita, Japan
Overview
Noshiro Shi is a riverside city in northern Akita, Japan, blending natural beauty with a laid-back small town atmosphere. Known for its access to the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO forests and its reputation as a basketball hub, Noshiro offers visitors a taste of rural Japanese life and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Akita
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.20°, 140.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,150
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
55
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ONJ
Distance
19 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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