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Wakkanai
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Wakkanai, the northernmost city in Japan, offers breathtaking coastal landscapes, fresh seafood, and access to remote islands. The city is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquil scenery and cool summers, with a strong local character and warm hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
33,036
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
45.41°, 141.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,060
Local Cost
$657
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
60
English
33
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-14.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1152 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
110 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
38
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WKJ
Distance
10 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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