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Ōkawara
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Ōkawara is a charming town located in southern Miyagi Prefecture, renowned for its historical castle remnants, peaceful river scenery, and authentic Japanese rural life. The town offers a relaxing escape from urban crowds, with welcoming locals and picturesque walking paths.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.05°, 140.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,085
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1362 mm
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
75
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
29
Parks
37
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
85.0
Airport
SDJ
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
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