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Living in Akune

Akune is one of the cities recorded in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Akune reached 4.52%. At the end of 2020, the population density reached 143.5 people per km².

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Akune?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in JapanNational rates and thresholds that apply in Akune.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Akune yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesAkune highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Akune highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 306 people of 17,802 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Akune is 4.5%. Of 2,344 cities with data, 1,088 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–125 cities: 1% to under 2%251–2310 cities: 2% to under 3%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5Akune 4.5%158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–714 cities: 7% to under 8%147–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.52 %country median 3.7%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Akune. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Akune. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100027.3 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.59 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Akune when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10002.59 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Akune was 52 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km52 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataAXJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Akune. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

JapaneseIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Akune.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 7.9°C in January and 26.5°C in July. Akune's monthly precipitation totalled 76.7 mm in January and 377.3 mm in July. Akune's average monthly sunshine was 107 hours in January and 201.6 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Akune average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Akune average monthly precipitation, mm0115230345460771031351621884573772232269410492JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Akune average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240107123162180186124202227187187146119JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.4 · Feb 12.6 · Mar 15.6 · Apr 19.8 · May 23.6 · Jun 26 · Jul 29.8 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 28.6 · Oct 24.2 · Nov 18.9 · Dec 13.7 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.6 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 7.6 · Apr 11.7 · May 15.7 · Jun 19.9 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 24.4 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 6.6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 7.9 · Feb 8.8 · Mar 11.6 · Apr 15.7 · May 19.5 · Jun 22.7 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 27.4 · Sep 24.6 · Oct 20 · Nov 15 · Dec 10 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 76.7 · Feb 102.7 · Mar 134.8 · Apr 161.8 · May 188.1 · Jun 457.4 · Jul 377.3 · Aug 222.8 · Sep 225.9 · Oct 93.7 · Nov 104 · Dec 91.5 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 107 · Feb 122.9 · Mar 161.5 · Apr 180.4 · May 185.9 · Jun 124 · Jul 201.6 · Aug 226.8 · Sep 186.9 · Oct 186.6 · Nov 145.8 · Dec 118.7 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
Aizu-misato Machi17,825 residents山県郡北広島町17,763 residentsFukagawa17,842 residents士別市17,858 residents比企郡嵐山町17,889 residentsBibai17,904 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Akune residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.3%Foreign residents 1.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area134.3 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share1.72 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)9Official
Foreign residents306 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density143.5 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official
Population17,802 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Akune a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–66%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement54%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents306 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population17,802 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.52 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area134.3 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.72 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Population density143.5 people/km²31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Akune?

The unemployment rate is 4.52 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Akune?

The published population is 17,802 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Akune?

306 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Akune a good place to live?

Akune may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Akune, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/akune/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Akune, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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Sources

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  1. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 阿久根 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  6. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  7. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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