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Morioka
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Morioka is a charming city in Iwate Prefecture, set between scenic mountains and the Kitakami River. It's known for its historical sites, relaxed pace, and regional noodle specialties, offering an authentic taste of northern Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
290,553
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.70°, 141.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,310
Local Cost
$771
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
40
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
156 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
166
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
73
Parks
63
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
30 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 28 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 82/100.
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