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Living in Choshi

Choshi is a city in Japan. Choshi had an unemployment rate of 4.87% at the end of 2020.

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

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 Choshi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesChoshi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Choshi 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?

5.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,844 people of 52,881 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 Choshi is 4.9%. 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%6884–5Choshi 4.9%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 rate4.87 %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 Choshi. 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 Choshi. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100011.29 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.16 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Choshi 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 10001.16 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Choshi's nearest airport was NRT, 40 km away and offered 103 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count103 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataNRT3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Choshi's monthly mean temperatures were 6.6°C in January and 23.5°C in July. Choshi's monthly precipitation totalled 105.5 mm in January and 128.3 mm in July. Choshi's average monthly sunshine was 179.8 hours in January and 174 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Choshi average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Choshi average monthly precipitation, mm070140210280106911491271361661289521627313393JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Choshi average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240180159169183189142174221159138140164JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.1 · Feb 10.3 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 17 · May 20.5 · Jun 23 · Jul 26.6 · Aug 28.6 · Sep 25.9 · Oct 21.5 · Nov 17.3 · Dec 12.7 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.9 · Feb 3.3 · Mar 6.4 · Apr 10.7 · May 14.8 · Jun 17.9 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 21.3 · Oct 16.8 · Nov 11.1 · Dec 5.7 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 6.6 · Feb 6.9 · Mar 9.7 · Apr 13.8 · May 17.4 · Jun 20.2 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 25.5 · Sep 23.4 · Oct 19.2 · Nov 14.4 · Dec 9.3 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 105.5 · Feb 90.5 · Mar 149.1 · Apr 127.3 · May 135.8 · Jun 166.2 · Jul 128.3 · Aug 94.9 · Sep 216.3 · Oct 272.5 · Nov 133.2 · Dec 92.9 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 179.8 · Feb 159 · Mar 168.9 · Apr 183 · May 188.9 · Jun 142.3 · Jul 174 · Aug 221.3 · Sep 159 · Oct 137.9 · Nov 140.1 · Dec 163.7 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
Hasaki52,881 residents羽生市52,862 residents宮古島市52,931 residents宇佐市52,771 residentsTamano53,032 residents伊万里市52,629 residents

Population and city profile

The population density of Choshi stood at 694 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Choshi residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.6%Foreign residents 5.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area84.12 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share5.38 %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 residents2,844 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density694 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population52,881 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Choshi 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement50%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents2,844 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population52,881 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.87 %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 area84.12 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share5.38 %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 density694 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 Choshi?

The unemployment rate is 4.87 %. 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 Choshi?

The published population is 52,881 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Choshi?

2,844 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 Choshi a good place to live?

Choshi 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). Choshi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/choshi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Choshi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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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. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 銚子 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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