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Akabira
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Akabira, a small city in central Hokkaidō, is known for its scenic surroundings and a legacy rooted in coal mining. Today, it's a peaceful community with friendly residents, local festivals, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
9,644
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.55°, 142.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,116
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-7.0°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1194 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
AKJ
Distance
34 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 2025-12-07.
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 63/100.
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