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Sōja Shi
City in Okayama, Japan
Overview
Sōja is a charming city in Okayama Prefecture, known for its blend of cultural heritage and tranquil countryside scenery. With ancient shrines, historical districts, and easy access to cycling trails, Sōja offers a laid-back gateway to Japan's traditions and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Okayama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.70°, 133.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,260
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
35
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
5.6°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1466 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKJ
Distance
15 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 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.
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