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Kurihara
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Kurihara is a tranquil city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, with a rich agricultural tradition, scenic countryside, and a strong sense of local heritage. The city offers a blend of historical sites, natural beauty, and friendly small-town atmosphere, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic rural Japanese experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
63,689
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.75°, 141.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,223
Local Cost
$705
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-14.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1410 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
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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.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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