Shizuoka Green Tea Guide
To experience the taste and tradition of green tea in Shizuoka is to journey through some of Japan’s most iconic landscapes and defining moments in history.
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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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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