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Wakuya
City in Miyagi, Japan
Overview
Wakuya is a charming small town in Miyagi Prefecture, known for its historic heritage and welcoming community. The city offers tranquil riverside scenery and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for slowing down and enjoying rural Japan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Miyagi
Population
15,177
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.54°, 141.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,090
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
45
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
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
15
Parks
7
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
SDJ
Distance
49 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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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