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Living in Hitoyoshi

Hitoyoshi is a city in Japan. The unemployment rate was 4.84% at the end of 2020.

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

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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 Hitoyoshi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesHitoyoshi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Hitoyoshi 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?

1.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 378 people of 29,084 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 Hitoyoshi is 4.8%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5Hitoyoshi 4.8%171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.84 %country median 3.8%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 Hitoyoshi. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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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 Hitoyoshi. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100039.98 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10004.44 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hitoyoshi 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 10004.44 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Hitoyoshi's nearest airport was KOJ, 46 km away and offered 12 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count12 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKOJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hitoyoshi.

Climate and air quality

Hitoyoshi's monthly mean temperatures were 4.7°C in January and 26.1°C in July. Hitoyoshi's monthly precipitation totalled 75.4 mm in January and 491 mm in July. Hitoyoshi's average monthly sunshine was 123 hours in January and 167.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hitoyoshi average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hitoyoshi average monthly precipitation, mm0145290435580751091611782165614912262291099783JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Hitoyoshi average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200123134162176182117167184157164126119JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.3 · Feb 12.4 · Mar 16.1 · Apr 21.3 · May 25.5 · Jun 27.3 · Jul 31.2 · Aug 32.3 · Sep 29.4 · Oct 24.4 · Nov 18.1 · Dec 12.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 人吉3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.2 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 4.5 · Apr 8.9 · May 13.7 · Jun 18.7 · Jul 22.4 · Aug 22.8 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 13.3 · Nov 7.3 · Dec 1.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 人吉3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 4.7 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 9.8 · Apr 14.6 · May 19.1 · Jun 22.4 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26.6 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 18 · Nov 11.9 · Dec 6.3 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 人吉3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 75.4 · Feb 109 · Mar 160.7 · Apr 177.8 · May 215.6 · Jun 560.9 · Jul 491 · Aug 226.3 · Sep 229.3 · Oct 108.8 · Nov 96.9 · Dec 83.3 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 人吉3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 123 · Feb 133.9 · Mar 161.6 · Apr 175.8 · May 182.1 · Jun 117.1 · Jul 167.2 · Aug 183.5 · Sep 156.5 · Oct 163.6 · Nov 125.6 · Dec 118.6 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 人吉3Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
鹿角市29,088 residents高梁市29,072 residentsTogitsu29,068 residents韮崎市29,067 residents上山市29,110 residentsNantan29,111 residents

Population and city profile

The population density of Hitoyoshi stood at 147.7 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Hitoyoshi residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.7%Foreign residents 1.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area210.6 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.3 %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 residents378 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density147.7 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population29,084 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total6Official

Is Hitoyoshi 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 employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement56%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents378 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population29,084 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.84 %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 area210.6 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.3 %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 density147.7 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

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Common questions

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What is the unemployment rate in Hitoyoshi?

The unemployment rate is 4.84 %. 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 Hitoyoshi?

The published population is 29,084 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Hitoyoshi?

378 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 Hitoyoshi a good place to live?

Hitoyoshi 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 14). Hitoyoshi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/hitoyoshi/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hitoyoshi, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/hitoyoshi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. 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 — 人吉 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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