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Amami

City in Kagoshima, Japan

Overview

Amami, set on Amami Oshima island, is celebrated for its turquoise waters, lush forests, and friendly island culture. With a relaxed pace and rich history, it's the gateway to the subtropical Amami archipelago. Visitors flock for its pristine nature, lively local food scene, and unique blend of Japanese and Ryukyu traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
41,049
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
28.38°, 129.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,362
Local Cost
$748
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
52
English
28
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
7.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1832 mm
City Vibrancy
116
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
85
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ASJ
Distance
22 km

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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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