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Matsukawa
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Matsukawa is a charming small town located in the lush mountains of Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Known for its close-knit community, riverside scenery, and authentic Japanese rural lifestyle, it offers visitors a peaceful retreat away from the usual tourist paths.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
12,435
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.60°, 137.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,210
Local Cost
$717
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
50
English
35
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
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
95
Walk Score
95
Footways
190.0
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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