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Iijima
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Iijima is a peaceful rural town in Kōchi Prefecture, known for its mountain scenery, friendly communities, and a slower pace of life. The town is favored by locals seeking tranquility and by travelers wanting an authentic Japanese countryside experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
9,038
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.68°, 137.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,215
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
55
English
22
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1585 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
4
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
132.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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