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Living in Toyama

Japan · temperate

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Toyama is a mid-sized city of roughly 410,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Japan. The climate is temperate. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,650. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for skiing, cycling, food and eating out.

I prezzi degli alloggi sono rimasti fermi negli ultimi cinque anni, cosa ormai rara.

At a glance

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People
~410,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,700
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Toyama

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
📉 PopularityCooling down
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+2%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+3/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📉 Popularity & prices: Cooling down

Accommodation prices have moved about +2% in the last 5 years.

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🔭 Where this place is heading

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Good to know

⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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