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Higashimatsushima
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Higashimatsushima is a tranquil city on Japan's northeastern coast, famous for its scenic beaches and Matsushima Bay's iconic island views. The city combines small-town charm with rich history, traditional festivals, and access to beautiful nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
38,880
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.41°, 141.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,261
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SDJ
Distance
38 km
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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 78/100.
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