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Sakata
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Sakata is a charming port city on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, famous for its historic merchant culture, fresh seafood, and lively festivals. The city offers a peaceful mix of tradition and natural beauty, with riverside walks, old warehouses, and access to scenic mountains and hot springs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
99,235
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.92°, 139.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,266
Local Cost
$727
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1766 mm
Internet Speed
238 Mbps
Upload
275 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
176
Coworking
0
Cafes
28
Nightlife
86
Parks
62
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYO
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2 tests. 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 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.
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