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Living in Shizuoka

Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the Chubu area of Honshu, with a population of 3,774,000. The capital, Shizuoka City, is surrounded with lush scenery and historical culture. Japan's largest tea growing area is located near Shizuoka City. To the east lies the highest mountain in Japan, Mt. Fuji; a beautifully intact and active volcano, and one of Japan's most famous icons. Mt. Fuji has been an inspiration for the Japanese spirit since medieval times. Shizuoka Prefecture has many amazing hot springs and ryokan for visitors and residents alike. Shizuoka Prefecture holds the largest percentage of “secondary homes,” or “vacation homes” in Japan, at 18%, due to its scenic beauty and convenient links to the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area.

Current Weather

18˚ Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 18˚ Low: 14˚ High: 19˚

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00

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Climate

Average Annual Temperature

14 ℃

Population

Total Population

3,688,000

Foreign Residents

79,836

Foreigner Births

612

Information

No. of persons per household

3.15

Age of household heads (years old)

56.1

Income

509,167

Expenditure

410,399

Savings

15,120,000

Liabilities

4,020,000

Total population

3,688,000

Foreign residents

79,836

Foreigner births

612

Annual crime

37,853

Annual income

6,110,000

Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)

Food

73,327

Rents for dwelling & land

61,879

Imputed rent

80,075

Fuel, light & water charges

20,748

Electricity

8,552

Gas

5,346

Furniture & household utensils

10,548

Clothing & footwear

13,314

Medical care

12,219

Transportation & communication

59,163

Public transportation

5,332

Private transportation

31,636

Communication

15,479

Education

16,261

Culture & recreation

28,813

Foreign Nationalities

Brazil

28,807

Philippines

16,517

China

11,582

Vietnam

7,719

Korea ( South and North )

5,254

Peru

4,737

Indonesia

2,800

Thailand

1,536

Nepal

1,472

Sri Lanka

1,033

Myanmar

933

United States

837

Foreigner Status

Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)

5,808

Japanese spouse

5,794

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)

4,394

Study abroad

3,726

Technology · Humanities · International work

3,479

Special permanent resident

3,335

Family stay

2,311

Spouse of permanent resident

1,681

Specific activity

1,032

Technical skill

663

Corporate transfers

579

Technical Intern Training No. 1 (individual ent.)

542

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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