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Living in Ōfunato

The unemployment rate was 3.62% at the end of 2020. The population density of Ōfunato stood at 107.7 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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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 Ōfunato.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesŌfunato highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ōfunato 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 Ōfunato is 3.6%. 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%10883–4Ōfunato 3.6%688 cities: 4% to under 5%6884–5158 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 rate3.62 %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)7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ōfunato. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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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 Ōfunato. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100014.89 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10002.1 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ōfunato 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 10002.1 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Ōfunato's nearest airport was HNA, 64 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km64 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHNA3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 1.1°C in January and 21.7°C in July. Ōfunato's monthly precipitation totalled 51.3 mm in January and 196.4 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 141.9 hours in January and 133.9 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ōfunato average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ōfunato average monthly precipitation, mm05511016522051411041291541741961822001618961JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ōfunato average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200142135158174180151134144119137138132JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.7 · Feb 5.6 · Mar 9.1 · Apr 14.5 · May 19.1 · Jun 22.1 · Jul 25.6 · Aug 27.2 · Sep 24.2 · Oct 19 · Nov 13.3 · Dec 7.4 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.4 · Feb -2.3 · Mar 0.1 · Apr 4.7 · May 9.9 · Jun 14.5 · Jul 18.7 · Aug 20.1 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 10.2 · Nov 4.1 · Dec -0.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 1.1 · Feb 1.4 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 9.4 · May 14.2 · Jun 17.9 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 20 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 8.6 · Dec 3.5 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 51.3 · Feb 41 · Mar 103.8 · Apr 129.1 · May 153.9 · Jun 174.4 · Jul 196.4 · Aug 182.1 · Sep 200.2 · Oct 161.3 · Nov 88.6 · Dec 61.3 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 141.9 · Feb 134.9 · Mar 158.2 · Apr 174.1 · May 180.4 · Jun 151.4 · Jul 133.9 · Aug 143.7 · Sep 118.7 · Oct 136.9 · Nov 137.9 · Dec 131.9 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area322.2 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share1.35 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)9Official
Foreign residents424 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density107.7 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Ōfunato 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 worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents424 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate3.62 %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 area322.2 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.35 %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 density107.7 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 2026-08-31

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Ōfunato?

The unemployment rate is 3.62 %. 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 Ōfunato?

424 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 Ōfunato a good place to live?

Ōfunato 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). Ōfunato, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/ofunato/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Ōfunato, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  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. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 大船渡 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. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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