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Shiraoi
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Shiraoi is a tranquil town on Hokkaidō's southern coast, celebrated for its connection to Ainu culture and surrounding natural beauty. Its lakes, museums, and seafood make it a peaceful destination off the typical tourist path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
16,638
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
42.55°, 141.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
28.6°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1265 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
CTS
Distance
38 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.
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 70/100.
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