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Hirakawa
City in Aomori, Japan
Overview
Hirakawa is a charming city in southern Aomori, Japan, known for its abundant natural beauty, tranquil hot springs, and local fruit orchards. Life here is calm and community-oriented, offering a glimpse into rural Japanese traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Aomori
Population
30,326
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
40.59°, 140.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,150
Local Cost
$705
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
56
English
18
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1477 mm
Internet Speed
305 Mbps
Upload
204 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOJ
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 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 68/100.
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