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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-09.
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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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