Living in Tochigi
Tochigi Prefecture is located in the Kanto region of Japan. The population is just over 2,000,000, with the capital and largest city, Utsunomiya City having a population of 510,416. Tochigi Prefecture is one of the few landlocked prefectures in Japan, bordering Saitama, Ibaraki, Gumma and Fukushima Prefectures. The most famous spot in Tochigi Prefecture is Nikko National Park. With many attractions within, including unique statues, a gorgeous waterfall, an avenue lined with lush, 300-year-old Japanese Cedars, and more, it's a place everyone in Japan should visit. Tochigi Prefecture also has some amazing ski resorts and onsen, plus one of the largest shopping malls in Japan, Bell Mall.
Current Weather
17˚ Partly Cloudy
Feels Like: 17˚ Low: 11˚ High: 22˚
Overcast throughout the day.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:00
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Average Annual Temperature
13 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,966,000
Foreign Residents
36,654
Foreigner Births
272
Information
No. of persons per household
2.82
Age of household heads (years old)
58.4
Income
579,167
Expenditure
425,573
Savings
21,350,000
Liabilities
4,980,000
Total population
1,966,000
Foreign residents
36,654
Foreigner births
272
Annual crime
22,959
Annual income
6,950,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
74,626
Rents for dwelling & land
54,889
Imputed rent
75,654
Fuel, light & water charges
21,938
Electricity
8,450
Gas
4,579
Furniture & household utensils
10,705
Clothing & footwear
13,050
Medical care
11,950
Transportation & communication
63,470
Public transportation
5,805
Private transportation
39,620
Communication
15,879
Education
14,783
Culture & recreation
30,056
Foreign Nationalities
6,859
5,605
5,162
4,275
3,220
2,648
2,510
1,830
1,472
1,005
992
984
Foreigner Status
Long-term resident
4,025
Study abroad
3,476
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
3,244
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
2,974
Specific activity
2,841
Japanese spouse
2,477
Technology · Humanities · International work
2,414
Family stay
2,083
Special permanent resident
1,454
Spouse of permanent resident
707
Corporate transfers
421
Technical skill
390
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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