Living in Ehime
Located on Shikoku island in western Japan lies Ehime Prefecture. Matsuyama, the capital of the prefecture, is home to many famous tourist attractions and onsen, including Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest bath house, which has been open for over 1,000 years. Another popular destination for tourists is Matsuyama Castle, which can be seen from all parts of Matsuyama City. The prefecture produces a large percentage of Japan's mikan, and the economy is supported by industrial production of chemicals and textiles. Due to its location, Osaka and Hiroshima can be easily accessed by ferry from the region.
Current Weather
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Feels Like: 24˚ Low: 23˚ High: 23˚
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Last Updated: 2025/07/02 00:01
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Average Annual Temperature
16 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,375,000
Foreign Residents
11,020
Foreigner Births
90
Information
No. of persons per household
3.1
Age of household heads (years old)
55.5
Income
504,167
Expenditure
361,017
Savings
14,080,000
Liabilities
5,460,000
Total population
1,375,000
Foreign residents
11,020
Foreigner births
90
Annual crime
17,039
Annual income
6,050,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
67,702
Rents for dwelling & land
48,082
Imputed rent
69,555
Fuel, light & water charges
19,665
Electricity
9,114
Gas
3,763
Furniture & household utensils
9,881
Clothing & footwear
11,099
Medical care
10,876
Transportation & communication
44,015
Public transportation
4,048
Private transportation
17,413
Communication
15,094
Education
16,563
Culture & recreation
23,561
Foreign Nationalities
4,006
2,447
1,657
1,296
450
237
210
139
134
128
126
76
Foreigner Status
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
3,211
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
1,928
Permanent resident
1,879
Special permanent resident
943
Study abroad
611
Japanese spouse
535
Specific activity
515
Technology · Humanities · International work
445
Family stay
354
Long-term resident
231
Technical Intern training No. 2 (individual ent.)
222
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (individual ent.)
132
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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