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Yuza
City in Yamagata, Japan
Overview
Yuza is a charming seaside town in Yamagata Prefecture, set between picturesque coastlines and sweeping rice fields. Known for its traditional rural atmosphere and fresh seafood, Yuza offers a relaxing escape from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamagata
Population
12,895
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.02°, 139.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,175
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
50
English
25
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
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
10
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYO
Distance
26 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 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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