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Morioka-shi
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Morioka-shi is a charming regional city surrounded by mountains and rivers, famed for its history, traditional crafts, and hearty noodles. Blending old stone streets with modern touches, its compact center invites leisurely exploration. Visitors enjoy the city's relaxed atmosphere and picturesque scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.75°, 141.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,425
Local Cost
$859
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
45
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
37 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 2026-03-22.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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