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Tendō
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Tendō is a charming city in Yamagata Prefecture, best known as the center of Japan's shogi (Japanese chess) piece production and its relaxing hot springs. Set between mountains and rice fields, Tendō offers a blend of modern amenities, culture, and scenic rural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.35°, 140.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,090
Local Cost
$692
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1546 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
GAJ
Distance
6 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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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