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Minamisōma Shi

City in Fukushima, Japan

Overview

Minamisōma Shi is a resilient coastal city in Fukushima Prefecture, traditionally known for its shrines, local festivals, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. While it faced devastation during the 2011 disaster, Minamisōma has worked hard to rebuild, offering unique local experiences and warm community vibes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Fukushima
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.63°, 140.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,166
Local Cost
$740
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
English
40
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-13.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1301 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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