Living in Tokushima
Located on Shikoku Island and with a population of 824,108, Tokushima Prefecture is heavily dependent on agriculture. Tokushima Prefecture produces a large share of the vegetables and fruit sold in western Japan, but they rarely seen in Tokyo and the surrounding areas. One of the largest suspension bridges in the world connects Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture to Kobe, with the Onaruto whirlpools churning below. Kaifu Point, located on the southern coast of Tokushima is a popular surfing spot in the region. Kaizoku, seafood and shellfish grilled whole, is a favorite cuisine with the people of Tokushima, and there is an abundance of ramen shops in Tokushima City.
Current Weather

18˚ Overcast
Feels Like: 18˚ Low: 10˚ High: 21˚
Overcast throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:01
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Average Annual Temperature
15 ℃
Population
Total Population
750,000
Foreign Residents
5,476
Foreigner Births
53
Information
No. of persons per household
2.95
Age of household heads (years old)
57.6
Income
496,667
Expenditure
408,128
Savings
16,970,000
Liabilities
4,480,000
Total population
750,000
Foreign residents
5,476
Foreigner births
53
Annual crime
6,772
Annual income
5,960,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
69,320
Rents for dwelling & land
48,536
Imputed rent
68,095
Fuel, light & water charges
20,681
Electricity
10,974
Gas
3,627
Furniture & household utensils
10,474
Clothing & footwear
12,778
Medical care
11,571
Transportation & communication
55,533
Public transportation
2,913
Private transportation
34,699
Communication
16,300
Education
17,528
Culture & recreation
27,730
Foreign Nationalities
1,954
1,242
702
330
254
151
115
107
82
59
57
55
Foreigner Status
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
1,492
Permanent resident
1,253
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
876
Study abroad
406
Japanese spouse
315
Family stay
256
Specific activity
206
Special permanent resident
183
Long-term resident
160
Technology · Humanities · International work
141
Technical skill
97
Education
92
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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