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Ōshū-shi
City in Iwate, Japan
Overview
Ōshū-shi is a charming city in Iwate Prefecture, blending rural landscapes with traditional Japanese heritage. It's renowned for its friendly locals, farming culture, and historic festivals, yet remains off the major tourist radar, providing an authentic Northern Japan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Iwate
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.13°, 141.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,148
Local Cost
$673
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
28
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-14.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1410 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNA
Distance
33 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 67/100.
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