Living in Nagasaki
Nagasaki Prefecture is located in western Japan on the island of Kyushu, and has a population of 1.4 million people. Nagasaki Prefecture has one of the strongest presences of Christianity in any region of Japan. The prefecture has a large European, most notably Portuguese, influence on its modern architecture. The Shimabara Castle is a popular tourist destination for visitors to Nagasaki Prefecture, and is listed as one of the top 100 castles in Japan. Every Chinese New Year, a famous lantern festival is held in Nagasaki Prefecture. The region is also famous for champon, a noodle dish favored by many residents. Nagasaki City was victim to the second of the world's two nuclear attacks, in 1945. Museums and monuments such as the Nagasaki Peace Park provide education on the event.
Current Weather
19˚ Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 19˚ Low: 14˚ High: 21˚
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:01
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Average Annual Temperature
17 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,367,000
Foreign Residents
11,735
Foreigner Births
130
Information
No. of persons per household
2.82
Age of household heads (years old)
63
Income
503,333
Expenditure
357,039
Savings
15,200,000
Liabilities
2,230,000
Total population
1,367,000
Foreign residents
11,735
Foreigner births
130
Annual crime
7,843
Annual income
6,040,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
63,429
Rents for dwelling & land
50,730
Imputed rent
62,775
Fuel, light & water charges
19,971
Electricity
8,002
Gas
4,112
Furniture & household utensils
8,449
Clothing & footwear
10,164
Medical care
10,474
Transportation & communication
48,886
Public transportation
4,799
Private transportation
20,941
Communication
16,156
Education
14,225
Culture & recreation
21,027
Foreign Nationalities
2,504
1,888
1,354
1,292
492
355
342
286
165
164
141
95
Foreigner Status
Study abroad
2,104
Permanent resident
1,781
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
1,618
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
886
Technology · Humanities · International work
690
Special permanent resident
633
Japanese spouse
520
Family stay
440
Specific activity
334
Education
188
Long-term resident
164
Corporate transfers
151
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