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Living in Asahikawa

Asahikawa is one of the cities recorded in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Asahikawa reached 4.52%. The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 7.5 µg/m³ in March 2024.

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

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 Asahikawa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesAsahikawa highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Asahikawa 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?

0.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,208 people of 312,209 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 Asahikawa 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%6884–5Asahikawa 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)8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Asahikawa. 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 Asahikawa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100020.7 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10003.73 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Asahikawa 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 10003.73 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Asahikawa's nearest airport was AKJ, 13 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataAKJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −7°C in January and 20.7°C in July. Asahikawa's monthly precipitation totalled 66.9 mm in January and 129.5 mm in July. Asahikawa's average monthly sunshine was 75.3 hours in January and 159.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Asahikawa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Asahikawa average monthly precipitation, mm04080120160675555496771130153136106115102JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Asahikawa average monthly sunshine, hours05010015020075961411701971771601551451266758JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.3 · Feb -1.7 · Mar 3 · Apr 11.2 · May 18.8 · Jun 22.8 · Jul 26.2 · Aug 26.6 · Sep 21.9 · Oct 14.9 · Nov 6.2 · Dec -0.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 旭川3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.7 · Feb -11.8 · Mar -6.1 · Apr 0.2 · May 6.1 · Jun 12 · Jul 16.4 · Aug 16.9 · Sep 11.7 · Oct 4.4 · Nov -1.5 · Dec -8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 旭川3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -7 · Feb -6 · Mar -1.4 · Apr 5.6 · May 12.3 · Jun 17 · Jul 20.7 · Aug 21.2 · Sep 16.4 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 2.3 · Dec -4.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 旭川3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.9 · Feb 54.7 · Mar 55 · Apr 48.5 · May 66.6 · Jun 71.4 · Jul 129.5 · Aug 152.9 · Sep 136.3 · Oct 105.8 · Nov 114.5 · Dec 102.4 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 旭川3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 75.3 · Feb 96.1 · Mar 141.3 · Apr 169.5 · May 197.4 · Jun 176.5 · Jul 159.8 · Aug 154.6 · Sep 144.7 · Oct 125.9 · Nov 67.3 · Dec 58.1 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 旭川3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
Naha312,352 residents春日井市308,681 residents秋田市307,672 residentsAkashi307,487 residents那覇市317,625 residents四日市市305,424 residents

Population and city profile

Asahikawa had a population density of 440.4 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Asahikawa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.3%Foreign residents 0.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area747.7 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share0.707 %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 residents2,208 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density440.4 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population312,209 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Asahikawa 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 residents2,208 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population312,209 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 area747.7 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.707 %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 density440.4 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 Asahikawa?

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 Asahikawa?

The published population is 312,209 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Asahikawa?

2,208 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 Asahikawa a good place to live?

Asahikawa 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). Asahikawa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/asahikawa/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Asahikawa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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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 — 旭川 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  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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