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Hokkaidō
Prefecture in Japan
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Overview
Hokkaidō is Japan's northernmost prefecture, known for cold winters, wide open spaces, and strong agricultural output. Sapporo, the capital, hosts the annual snow festival and has a major beer industry. The region's cool climate supports dairy farming and large-scale wheat and potato production, setting it apart from the rest of Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Prefecture Code
01
Cities Tracked
79
Total Population
4,118,406
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89/100 (Very Safe)
79 cities assessed
Avg Rent (1-Bed Center)
$460/mo
79 cities
Avg Temperature
6.4°C
79 cities
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
37 cities
Air Quality
21 (Good)
77 cities
Avg Humidity
86%
Avg Inexpensive Meal
$7.46
Cities in Hokkaidō
79 citiesMuroran-shi Monbetsu Shi Shibetsu Shi Yūbari-shi Iwamizawa-shi Tōbetsu Takikawa-shi Kitahiroshima-shi Ktiami Shi Kushiro Shi Mombetsu Sunagawa-shi
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Mikasa-shi Shizunai-furukawachō Rumoi-shi Nayoro Shi Shimo-furano Niseko Town Noboribetsu-shi Obihiro Shi Otaru-shi Rebun Gun Rishiri Gun Rishiri Town Abashiri Shi Wakkanai Shi Akabira-shi Ashibetsu-shi Utashinai-shi Chitose Shi Date-shi Eniwa-shi Tomakomai Shi Fukagawa-shi Furano-shi Hakodate Shi Hokuto-shi Honchō Ishikari-shi Sapporo Asahikawa Hakodate Tomakomai Obihiro Ebetsu Kitami Otaru Chitose Muroran Iwamizawa Ishikari Date Kitahiroshima Noboribetsu Otofuke Hokuto Takikawa Wakkanai Nayoro Makubetsu Nemuro Bibai Rumoi Fukagawa Yoichi Shiraoi Sunagawa Kamikawa Ashibetsu Iwanai Akabira Mikasa Yūbari Shibetsu Utashinai Abashiri Motomachi Kushiro Kamiiso
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Sources: WAQI | WeatherAPI | World Bank · Last updated: 2025
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