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Date
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Date is a small city in Hokkaidō, Japan, celebrated for its blend of lively community life, hot springs, and scenic views of mountains and lakes. It offers a peaceful atmosphere and a surprising depth of local history, making it a charming stop for travelers seeking authentic Hokkaidō culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
58,232
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
42.47°, 140.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,090
Local Cost
$682
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1240 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
128 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
27
Transport
61
Walk Score
61
Footways
121.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 3 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 2025-12-06.
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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