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Yamagata
City in Kōchi, Japan
Overview
Yamagata is a small, tranquil town in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by the lush mountains and picturesque countryside that define Shikoku island. With its friendly community, rice paddies, and slow pace of life, it offers an authentic rural Japanese experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kōchi
Population
8,260
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.17°, 137.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$955
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1329 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MMJ
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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