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Furukawa
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Furukawa is a charming regional city in Miyagi Prefecture, blending a rich local heritage with convenient links to Sendai and the Tohoku region. Known for its tranquil neighborhoods and friendly community, it offers a relaxed pace of life with easy access to traditional and modern attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.57°, 140.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,055
Local Cost
$659
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
1.8°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1315 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
56.0
Airport
SDJ
Distance
48 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 67/100.
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