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Hanamaki
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Hanamaki, set in the heart of Iwate Prefecture, is celebrated for its hot springs, scenic countryside, and deep literary heritage. The city blends traditional Japanese culture with tranquil nature and industry, offering visitors both relaxation and insight into rural Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
92,815
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.38°, 141.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,195
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1384 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
6
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
5 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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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