Living in Hokkaido
At the northernmost point of Japan lies the second largest island in the country, known simply as Hokkaido. Hokkaido is different from most other prefectures in that it is almost never referred to as a “prefecture” or “-ken”, the “-do” in Hokkaido serves the same purpose. Hokkaido is host to some of the most beautiful, undisturbed natural spaces in Japan including 6 national parks, 12 natural parks, 12 wetlands and 6 active volcanoes. Hokkaido has a population of 5.5 million and Sapporo, its capital, is its only ordinance-dedicated city. Sapporo has a population of 1.91 million, making it the largest city in Hokkaido. Hokkaido's most famous dish is miso ramen, and there is even a theme park dedicated to the tasty noodle dish.
Current Weather
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Feels Like: -2˚ Low: -4˚ High: 4˚
Clear throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
8 ℃
Population
Total Population
5,352,000
Foreign Residents
28,869
Foreigner Births
271
Information
No. of persons per household
2.79
Age of household heads (years old)
60.3
Income
437,500
Expenditure
383,758
Savings
13,030,000
Liabilities
3,570,000
Total population
5,352,000
Foreign residents
28,869
Foreigner births
271
Annual crime
53,588
Annual income
5,250,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
66,398
Rents for dwelling & land
50,929
Imputed rent
65,931
Fuel, light & water charges
21,733
Electricity
7,521
Gas
3,989
Furniture & household utensils
11,078
Clothing & footwear
13,251
Medical care
11,190
Transportation & communication
54,094
Public transportation
4,994
Private transportation
26,103
Communication
15,770
Education
12,806
Culture & recreation
26,437
Foreign Nationalities
9,623
5,880
5,096
1,881
1,259
1,236
747
631
618
543
514
504
Foreigner Status
Permanent resident
5,343
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
5,179
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
4,417
Study abroad
4,139
Special permanent resident
3,124
Technology · Humanities · International work
2,497
Family stay
1,944
Japanese spouse
1,633
Specific activity
1,295
Technical skill
1,019
Education
445
Long-term resident
368
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.
Hokkaido Birding in Winter
on Jun 27
Tunnel Art Photography
on Aug 13
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