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Shiogama
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Shiogama is a port city in Miyagi Prefecture, famed for its fresh seafood, serene shrines, and scenic views of Matsushima Bay. The city blends local tradition with a maritime spirit, offering both cultural immersion and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
51,999
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.32°, 141.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,300
Local Cost
$800
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
35
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
194 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
118
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
36
Parks
72
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SDJ
Distance
22 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 74/100.
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