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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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