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Kanoya
City in Kagoshima, Japan
Overview
Kanoya is a peaceful mid-sized city in Kagoshima Prefecture, blending modern amenities, traditional Japanese culture, and scenic natural surroundings. Famous for its air base and fresh seafood, Kanoya offers a genuine and relaxed experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Population
100,880
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.38°, 130.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,170
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
62
English
32
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2611 mm
Internet Speed
119 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KOJ
Distance
48 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 2025-12-06.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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