Living in Hyogo
Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan. Kobe, its capital, is a part of the Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe metropolitan area, the second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. Kobe has a unique atmosphere compared with other cities in Japan, with many Western-style structures and a strong international influence. Himeji Castle, located in Himeji City, is one of Japan's most famous castles, and has survived for over 400 years. Many non-Japanese reside in Hyogo Prefecture, the highest numbers of which being Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and American. Hyogo Prefecture is well known for its beautiful scenery, beaches, mountains, onsen, and of course, the world-famous Kobe Beef.
Current Weather
18˚ Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 18˚ Low: 9˚ High: 23˚
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
16 ℃
Population
Total Population
5,520,000
Foreign Residents
101,562
Foreigner Births
995
Information
No. of persons per household
2.78
Age of household heads (years old)
60.9
Income
451,667
Expenditure
397,189
Savings
22,610,000
Liabilities
4,290,000
Total population
5,520,000
Foreign residents
101,562
Foreigner births
995
Annual crime
90,903
Annual income
5,420,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
74,836
Rents for dwelling & land
63,930
Imputed rent
83,894
Fuel, light & water charges
19,112
Electricity
8,417
Gas
4,078
Furniture & household utensils
9,793
Clothing & footwear
13,898
Medical care
11,425
Transportation & communication
53,073
Public transportation
10,300
Private transportation
29,637
Communication
14,697
Education
19,678
Culture & recreation
29,526
Foreign Nationalities
42,866
23,344
16,531
4,598
2,435
2,324
2,102
1,536
1,526
1,233
961
796
Foreigner Status
Technology · Humanities · International work
5,058
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
5,026
Family stay
4,832
Long-term resident
4,368
Japanese spouse
4,116
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
3,862
Spouse of permanent resident
1,086
Specific activity
915
Technical skill
840
Education
596
Management
589
Corporate transfers
352
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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