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Owase
City in Mie, Japan
Overview
Owase is a small coastal city in Mie Prefecture, known for its beautiful bay, lush green mountains, and traditional fishing culture. The city offers a serene atmosphere with a blend of seaside and forest landscapes, making it appealing to nature lovers and those seeking an authentic Japanese town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Mie
Population
16,079
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.07°, 136.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,225
Local Cost
$727
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
55
English
25
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2153 mm
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
1
Cafes
23
Nightlife
37
Parks
5
Transport
92
Walk Score
92
Footways
184.0
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 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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