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Iwai
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Iwai is a small, charming city set amidst Ibaraki's rural landscapes, blending local Japanese traditions with modern conveniences. It's known for peaceful living, seasonal beauty, and easy access to nearby cities like Koga and Tsukuba.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.05°, 139.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
91
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$962
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1393 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
IBR
Distance
49 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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-20.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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