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Shiraoka-shi
City in Saitama, Japan
Overview
Shiraoka-shi is a tranquil suburban city in Saitama Prefecture, blending convenient access to Tokyo with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, parks, and local shrines, it's ideal for families and travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience beyond the major tourist cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saitama
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.02°, 139.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,505
Local Cost
$945
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
68
English
27
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1448 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
72
Walk Score
72
Footways
144.0
Airport
OKO
Distance
41 km
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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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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