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Living in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Prefecture is located in the Chugoku region of Honshu island. Its population is 2.9 million, and its capital is Hiroshima City. Hiroshima is known world-wide as the first ever target of a nuclear attack. The Atomic Dome in Hiroshima City, a World Heritage Site, is one of the only structures that was left standing after the strike. It stands as a symbol of peace today. Another important structure in Hiroshima Prefecture is Itsukushima Shrine. It is one of the most popular and famous sites in Japan and sees many visitors each year. The shrine and its gate appear to be floating in water at high tide. Hiroshima Prefecture also has many unique takes on popular Japanese cuisine, such as layered okonomiyaki.

Current Weather

19˚ Overcast

Feels Like: 19˚ Low: 10˚ High: 23˚

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:01

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Climate

Average Annual Temperature

15 ℃

Population

Total Population

2,837,000

Foreign Residents

46,047

Foreigner Births

414

Information

No. of persons per household

3.08

Age of household heads (years old)

57.8

Income

520,833

Expenditure

398,421

Savings

20,830,000

Liabilities

4,980,000

Total population

2,837,000

Foreign residents

46,047

Foreigner births

414

Annual crime

28,770

Annual income

6,250,000

Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)

Food

69,069

Rents for dwelling & land

54,976

Imputed rent

74,477

Fuel, light & water charges

19,284

Electricity

9,084

Gas

4,164

Furniture & household utensils

11,630

Clothing & footwear

12,562

Medical care

12,193

Transportation & communication

55,583

Public transportation

8,159

Private transportation

30,262

Communication

15,690

Education

16,890

Culture & recreation

27,254

Foreign Nationalities

China

13,987

Vietnam

9,681

Korea ( South and North )

8,437

Philippines

7,234

Brazil

2,263

Indonesia

1,592

Thailand

1,029

United States

781

Peru

606

Taiwan

433

India

429

Nepal

340

Foreigner Status

Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)

7,461

Special permanent resident

7,238

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)

5,377

Study abroad

4,810

Technology · Humanities · International work

2,312

Family stay

2,242

Long-term resident

1,966

Japanese spouse

1,673

Specific activity

1,136

Spouse of permanent resident

485

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (individual ent.)

436

Technical Intern training No. 2 (individual ent.)

412

All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.

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