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Sawara
City in Chiba, Japan
Overview
Sawara, often called 'Little Edo,' is a picturesque town in Chiba Prefecture renowned for its historic canals and Edo-period charm. With well-preserved merchant houses and lively seasonal festivals, Sawara offers a tranquil glimpse into traditional Japanese life just a short ride from Tokyo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Chiba
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.88°, 140.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,230
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-1.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1543 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
15
Parks
1
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
105.0
Airport
NRT
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 1 tests. 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 65/100.
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