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Minamata
City in Kumamoto, Japan
Overview
Minamata is a coastal city in Kumamoto Prefecture, renowned for its revitalized environment and rich cultural history. Once infamous for industrial pollution, the city has transformed into a symbol of ecological effort and sustainability, offering scenic landscapes and welcoming communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Kumamoto
Population
23,155
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
32.22°, 130.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
6.4°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2514 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AXJ
Distance
37 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.
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