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Living in Amami

Amami is one of the cities recorded in Japan. The unemployment rate was 4.66% at the end of 2020. Amami had a population density of 134.2 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Amami.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesAmami highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Amami 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?

0.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 235 people of 39,636 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 Amami is 4.7%. 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%6884–5Amami 4.7%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 rate4.66 %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)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Amami. 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

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100034.83 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10003.17 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Amami 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 10003.17 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Amami's nearest airport was ASJ, 22 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataASJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Amami. 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 Amami.

Climate and air quality

Amami's monthly mean temperatures were 15°C in January and 28.8°C in July. Amami's monthly precipitation totalled 184.1 mm in January and 214.9 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 58.7 hours in January and 199.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Amami average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Amami average monthly precipitation, mm0110220330440184162210214278427215294346261174170JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Amami average monthly sunshine, hours0501001502005963891111231161991761351088667JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.7 · Feb 18.3 · Mar 20.4 · Apr 23.1 · May 26.2 · Jun 29.4 · Jul 32.3 · Aug 32 · Sep 30.4 · Oct 27 · Nov 23.5 · Dec 19.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 12.2 · Feb 12.4 · Mar 14.1 · Apr 16.7 · May 19.8 · Jun 23.6 · Jul 26 · Aug 26 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 21.2 · Nov 17.6 · Dec 13.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 15 · Feb 15.3 · Mar 17.1 · Apr 19.8 · May 22.8 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 27 · Oct 23.9 · Nov 20.4 · Dec 16.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 184.1 · Feb 161.6 · Mar 210.1 · Apr 213.9 · May 278.1 · Jun 427.4 · Jul 214.9 · Aug 294.4 · Sep 346 · Oct 261.3 · Nov 173.6 · Dec 170.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 58.7 · Feb 63.3 · Mar 89.3 · Apr 110.6 · May 122.8 · Jun 116.4 · Jul 199.2 · Aug 176.3 · Sep 135 · Oct 107.9 · Nov 86.1 · Dec 66.5 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE6Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
Naze39,636 residentsMinamiashigara39,637 residents黒部市39,638 residents丹波篠山市39,611 residentsFuttsu39,665 residents滝川市39,490 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Amami residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.4%Foreign residents 0.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area308.3 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share0.593 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)10Official
Foreign residents235 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density134.2 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population39,636 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Amami 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%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement55%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents235 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population39,636 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.66 %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 area308.3 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.593 %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 density134.2 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 Amami?

The unemployment rate is 4.66 %. 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 Amami?

The published population is 39,636 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Amami?

235 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 Amami a good place to live?

Amami 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). Amami, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/amami/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Amami, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  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. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station NAZE WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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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