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Kuroshio
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Kuroshio is a picturesque coastal town in Kōchi Prefecture, renowned for its pristine beaches, lively fishing culture, and lush natural surroundings. Its small population and traditional charm make it a haven for travelers seeking authentic Japanese rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
10,073
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.02°, 133.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,193
Local Cost
$725
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
47
English
27
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
9.0°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2117 mm
Internet Speed
78 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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