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Living in Mishima

Mishima is one of the cities recorded in Japan. Mishima's unemployment stood at 5.13% at the end of 2020. Mishima's population density measured 1,737.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Mishima.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesMishima highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Mishima 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 Mishima is 5.1%. 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%1585–6Mishima 5.1%49 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 rate5.13 %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 Mishima. 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 Mishima. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10008.01 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10001.57 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mishima 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 10001.57 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Mishima's nearest airport was OIM, 55 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km55 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOIM3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 5.9°C in January to 26°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 73.2 mm in January and 223.4 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 186.3 hours in January and 149.7 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Mishima average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Mishima average monthly precipitation, mm065130195260739215515315921322316924221611165JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Mishima average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200186168172182185129150191151149160179JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Mishima annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.5PM2.5µg/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 Mishima is 8.5 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/m³1557–8178 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1788–9Mishima 8.5126 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 mean8.5 µg/m³country median 8.331 Dec 2023tenbou.nies.go.jp6Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.5 · Feb 12.4 · Mar 15.3 · Apr 19.9 · May 23.9 · Jun 26.5 · Jul 30.2 · Aug 31.8 · Sep 28.6 · Oct 23.5 · Nov 18.6 · Dec 13.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 三島3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.8 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 4.8 · Apr 9.5 · May 14.3 · Jun 18.7 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 20.1 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 8.4 · Dec 3.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 三島3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 6.8 · Mar 10 · Apr 14.6 · May 19 · Jun 22.3 · Jul 26 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 24 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 13.2 · Dec 8.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 三島3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.2 · Feb 91.6 · Mar 154.9 · Apr 152.8 · May 158.7 · Jun 212.7 · Jul 223.4 · Aug 168.5 · Sep 241.8 · Oct 215.7 · Nov 110.7 · Dec 65.1 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 三島3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 186.3 · Feb 168.1 · Mar 172.2 · Apr 182.2 · May 184.8 · Jun 128.9 · Jul 149.7 · Aug 191 · Sep 151.2 · Oct 149.4 · Nov 160.1 · Dec 179.4 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 三島3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area62.02 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.68 %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 residents1,744 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density1,738 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official

Is Mishima 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 employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–61%
Foreign residents1,744 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate5.13 %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 mean8.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2023Official source · tenbou.nies.go.jp
City area62.02 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.68 %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 density1,738 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 2026-08-31

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Mishima?

The unemployment rate is 5.13 %. 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 Mishima?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.5 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 Mishima?

1,744 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 Mishima a good place to live?

Mishima 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). Mishima, Japan: jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/mishima/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Mishima, Japan: jobs, air quality, climate},
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  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 — 三島 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. tenbou.nies.go.jp tenbou.nies.go.jp · checked 2026-08-26
  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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