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Hitachi
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Hitachi is a coastal city in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its lush parks, beaches, and its role as a technology and industrial hub. The city offers a blend of serene seaside scenery and modern amenities, making it appealing to both families and business travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
172,709
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.60°, 140.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,355
Local Cost
$747
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1479 mm
Internet Speed
0 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
36
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
151.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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