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Living in Matsushima

Matsushima is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. An unemployment rate of 6.26% was measured at the end of 2020. The city recorded a population density of 248.7 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Higher unemployment than 98% of Japanese cities that publish it and cleaner air than 74% of Japanese cities that publish it.

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

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 Matsushima.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesMatsushima highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Matsushima 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

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Matsushima is 6.3%. 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%6884–5158 cities: 5% to under 6%1585–649 cities: 6% to under 7%496–7Matsushima 6.3%14 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 rate6.26 %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)6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Matsushima. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Matsushima's nearest airport was SDJ, 29 km away and offered 14 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count14 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSDJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Matsushima's monthly mean temperatures were 2°C in January and 22.9°C in July. Matsushima's monthly precipitation totalled 42.3 mm in January and 178.4 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 149 hours in January and 126.3 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Matsushima average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Matsushima average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200423474901101441781581931515944JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Matsushima average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200149155179194192144126145128147143136JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Matsushima annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.4PM2.5µg/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 Matsushima is 7.4 µg/m³. Of 646 cities with data, 178 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/m³94–519 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³195–675 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³756–7155 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1557–8Matsushima 7.4178 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1788–9126 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1269–1054 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³5410–1124 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³2411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–132 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.4 µg/m³country median 8.331 Dec 2023tenbou.nies.go.jp3Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.6 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 10 · Apr 15.5 · May 20.2 · Jun 23.1 · Jul 26.6 · Aug 28.2 · Sep 25 · Oct 19.8 · Nov 14.1 · Dec 8.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI4Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.3 · Feb -1.1 · Mar 1.4 · Apr 6.3 · May 11.7 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 20.2 · Aug 21.6 · Sep 18 · Oct 11.9 · Nov 5.6 · Dec 0.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI4Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 2 · Feb 2.4 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 10.7 · May 15.6 · Jun 19.2 · Jul 22.9 · Aug 24.4 · Sep 21.2 · Oct 15.7 · Nov 9.8 · Dec 4.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI4Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 42.3 · Feb 33.9 · Mar 74.4 · Apr 90.2 · May 110.2 · Jun 143.7 · Jul 178.4 · Aug 157.8 · Sep 192.6 · Oct 150.6 · Nov 58.7 · Dec 44.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI4Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 149 · Feb 154.7 · Mar 178.6 · Apr 193.7 · May 191.9 · Jun 143.7 · Jul 126.3 · Aug 144.5 · Sep 128 · Oct 147 · Nov 143.4 · Dec 136.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI4Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area53.5 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)5Official
Foreign-resident share0.954 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)8Official
Foreign residents121 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)8Official
Population density248.7 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)7Official

Is Matsushima 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents121 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate6.26 %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 mean7.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2023Official source · tenbou.nies.go.jp
City area53.5 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.954 %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 density248.7 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 2026-08-26

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Matsushima 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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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Matsushima?

The unemployment rate is 6.26 %. 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).

Is the air quality good in Matsushima?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.4 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: tenbou.nies.go.jp.

How many foreign residents live in Matsushima?

121 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 Matsushima a good place to live?

Matsushima 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). Matsushima, Japan: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/matsushima/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Matsushima, Japan: jobs, air quality},
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Sources

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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. tenbou.nies.go.jp tenbou.nies.go.jp · checked 2026-08-26
  4. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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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