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Living in Isehara

Isehara is one of the cities recorded in Japan. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.6% at the end of 2020. Isehara had a population density of 1,831.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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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 Isehara.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesIsehara highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Isehara 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
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)374.9 EUR/month31 Oct 2023Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Isehara?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (October 2020). 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)15

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Isehara is 3.6%. 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%11683–4Isehara 3.6%776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5171 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 rate3.6 %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)15Official

Public employment service

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100013.54 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20244Official
Physicians Per 10007.21 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20245Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Isehara 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 10007.21 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Isehara's nearest airport was HND, 46 km away and offered 73 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count73 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHND3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Isehara?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.9 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: tenbou.nies.go.jp13

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Isehara annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in JapanAnnual PM2.5 in Isehara is 7.9 µg/m³. Of 811 cities with data, 216 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Japan per band9 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³94–526 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³265–690 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³906–7183 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1837–8Isehara 7.9216 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³2168–9169 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1699–1076 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³7610–1130 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³3011–129 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³912–133 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³313–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.9 µg/m³country median 8.431 Dec 2023tenbou.nies.go.jp13Official

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
Chikusei98,933 residents糸島市98,877 residentsSakado99,346 residentsTsurugashima99,346 residentskounanshi98,729 residentsさいたま市桜区98,661 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Isehara?

The published population was 99,052 people in 2026. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total12

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Isehara residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.4%Foreign residents 3.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area55.56 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)14Official
Foreign-resident share3.61 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)17Official
Foreign residents3,575 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)17Official
Population density1,832 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)16Official
Population99,052 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total12Official

Is Isehara 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 safety · range 47–65%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–61%
Foreign residents3,575 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population99,052 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)374.9 EUR/month31 Oct 2023Official source · Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura
Unemployment rate3.6 %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)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2023Official source · tenbou.nies.go.jp
City area55.56 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-14

Is Isehara part of Tokyo?

Isehara is near Tokyo, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 47.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source18

Which comparable places record less crime than Isehara?

5 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Isehara in this strictly source-matched cohort.

Isehara: 405.8 offences/100k (2024).

Ōiso — 327.6 offences/100k2024Hayama — 328.9 offences/100k2024Yokosuka — 350.2 offences/100k2024Hadano — 386.5 offences/100k2024Kamakura — 395.4 offences/100k2024

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source6

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Common questions

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

How many people live in Isehara?

The published population was 99,052 people in 2026. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

Is the air quality good in Isehara?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.9 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: tenbou.nies.go.jp.

What is the unemployment rate in Isehara?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (October 2020). 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 foreign residents live in Isehara?

3,575 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 Isehara a good place to live?

Isehara 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.

Is Isehara part of Tokyo?

Isehara is near Tokyo, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 47.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Which comparable places record less crime than Isehara?

5 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Isehara in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses Kanagawa Police municipal crime table 2024 + Kanagawa Prefecture population estimate, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Isehara, Japan: rent, jobs, air quality, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/isehara/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Isehara, Japan: rent, jobs, air quality, healthcare},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/isehara/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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