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Living in Obihiro

Obihiro is a city in Japan, and the figures below are its published values. Obihiro's unemployment stood at 3.46% at the end of 2020.

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

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Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesObihiro highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Obihiro 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)294.1 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 mura1Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,720 people of 159,294 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 Obihiro is 3.5%. 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%11683–4Obihiro 3.5%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 rate3.46 %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)9Official

Public employment service

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100019.78 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official
Physicians Per 10003.18 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20243Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Obihiro 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 10003.18 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Obihiro's nearest airport was OBO, 20 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOBO3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −6.9°C in January and 18.9°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 40.5 mm in January and 107.1 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 188.2 hours in January and 121.9 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Obihiro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-13°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Obihiro average monthly precipitation, mm04080120160412944608581107141140865452JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Obihiro average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220188192218193189148122125138168168172JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.5 · Feb -0.2 · Mar 4.8 · Apr 12.2 · May 18.2 · Jun 21.3 · Jul 24.3 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 22 · Oct 15.9 · Nov 8.4 · Dec 1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広4Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -13 · Feb -12 · Mar -5.4 · Apr 0.8 · May 6.2 · Jun 10.8 · Jul 15.1 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.7 · Oct 5.3 · Nov -1.1 · Dec -8.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広4Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -6.9 · Feb -5.7 · Mar -0.4 · Apr 6 · May 11.6 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 18.9 · Aug 20.3 · Sep 16.9 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 3.5 · Dec -3.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広4Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 40.5 · Feb 28.8 · Mar 43.8 · Apr 60.1 · May 84.7 · Jun 81.1 · Jul 107.1 · Aug 141.3 · Sep 140.2 · Oct 85.7 · Nov 54.2 · Dec 52.3 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広4Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 188.2 · Feb 191.5 · Mar 217.9 · Apr 192.9 · May 188.8 · Jun 148.2 · Jul 121.9 · Aug 125.2 · Sep 137.8 · Oct 167.6 · Nov 168.2 · Dec 172 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広4Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

All Japan cities
松阪市159,145 residents堺市北区159,757 residents神戸市須磨区158,719 residents大垣市158,286 residents千葉市稲毛区160,582 residents都城市160,640 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 268.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Obihiro residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.9%Foreign residents 1.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area619.3 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)8Official
Foreign-resident share1.08 %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 residents1,720 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)11Official
Population density268.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)10Official
Population159,294 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total7Official

Is Obihiro 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 worker65%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 56–74%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 61–79%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Family63%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Retirement57%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents1,720 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population159,294 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)294.1 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 rate3.46 %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 area619.3 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.08 %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 2026-09-14

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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 Obihiro?

The unemployment rate is 3.46 %. 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 Obihiro?

The published population is 159,294 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Obihiro?

1,720 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 Obihiro a good place to live?

Obihiro 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). Obihiro, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/obihiro/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Obihiro, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  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. Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling · e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-09-12
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  4. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 帯広 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  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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