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Living in Natori-shi

Natori-shi is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Natori-shi reached 4.35%. Natori-shi's population density measured 801.8 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Natori-shi?

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 Natori-shi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesNatori-shi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Natori-shi 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

What is the unemployment rate in Natori-shi?

The unemployment rate is about 4.3 % (October 2020).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.35 % · 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)9
Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Natori-shi is 4.4%. 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%6884–5Natori-shi 4.4%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 rate4.35 %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)9Official

Public employment service

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10009.45 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.04 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Natori-shi 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 10002.04 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Natori-shi's nearest airport was SDJ, 4 km away and offered 14 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count14 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSDJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 2°C in January and 22.9°C in July. Natori-shi'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.

Is the air quality good in Natori-shi?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.4 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.jp6

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Natori-shi 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
Natori-shi average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200423474901101441781581931515944JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Natori-shi average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200149155179194192144126145128147143136JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Natori-shi annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.4PM2.5µg/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 Natori-shi is 8.4 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/m³1557–8178 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1788–9Natori-shi 8.4126 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 mean8.4 µg/m³country median 8.3 — about the same31 Dec 2023tenbou.nies.go.jp6Official
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 SENDAI7Official · 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 SENDAI7Official · 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 SENDAI7Official · 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 SENDAI7Official · 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 SENDAI7Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
蒲郡市79,538 residentsShikokuchūō79,536 residents岩見沢市79,306 residents舞鶴市80,336 residentsあきる野市79,292 residents飯能市80,361 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Natori-shi?

The published population was 79,817 people in 2026. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Natori-shi residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.1%Foreign residents 0.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area98.2 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)8Official
Foreign-resident share0.869 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)11Official
Foreign residents694 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)11Official
Population density801.8 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)10Official
Population79,817 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Natori-shi 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–61%
Foreign residents694 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population79,817 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate4.35 %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 mean8.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2023Official source · tenbou.nies.go.jp
City area98.2 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.869 %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)
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.

How many people live in Natori-shi?

The published population was 79,817 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 Natori-shi?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.4 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 Natori-shi?

The unemployment rate is about 4.3 % (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 Natori-shi?

694 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 Natori-shi a good place to live?

Natori-shi 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). Natori-shi, Japan: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/natori-shi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Natori-shi, Japan: jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/natori-shi/},
  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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  6. tenbou.nies.go.jp tenbou.nies.go.jp · checked 2026-08-26
  7. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SENDAI WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 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
  10. 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
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  1. 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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