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Living in Ōshima

Ōshima is one of the cities recorded in Japan. An unemployment rate of 2.15% was measured at the end of 2020. Ōshima had a population density of 78.3 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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 Ōshima.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesŌshima highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ōshima 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 Ōshima is 2.2%. 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%3102–3Ōshima 2.2%1088 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%496–714 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 rate2.15 %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 Ōshima. 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 Ōshima. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians Per 10000.859 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ōshima 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 10000.859 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Ōshima's nearest airport was OIM, 4 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOIM3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Ōshima's monthly mean temperatures were 7.5°C in January and 24.6°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 137.3 mm in January and 255.9 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 153.7 hours in January and 150.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ōshima average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ōshima average monthly precipitation, mm0105210315420137146238247257329256192341405193118JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ōshima average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200154145158174180125151190141131140148JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 11 · Feb 11.6 · Mar 14.2 · Apr 18.2 · May 21.9 · Jun 24.3 · Jul 27.8 · Aug 29.5 · Sep 26.7 · Oct 22 · Nov 17.8 · Dec 13.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA4Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.9 · Feb 4 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10.7 · May 14.8 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 22.2 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 20.8 · Oct 16.1 · Nov 11.3 · Dec 6.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA4Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 7.5 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 14.4 · May 18.2 · Jun 21 · Jul 24.6 · Aug 26 · Sep 23.4 · Oct 18.9 · Nov 14.5 · Dec 10 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA4Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 137.3 · Feb 146 · Mar 238.4 · Apr 247.4 · May 256.5 · Jun 328.8 · Jul 255.9 · Aug 191.7 · Sep 341.3 · Oct 405.2 · Nov 192.8 · Dec 117.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA4Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 153.7 · Feb 145.4 · Mar 158.1 · Apr 174.2 · May 179.7 · Jun 125.1 · Jul 150.8 · Aug 190.1 · Sep 141 · Oct 131.4 · Nov 140.3 · Dec 147.6 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA4Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area90.76 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)5Official
Foreign-resident share2.28 %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 residents150 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)8Official
Population density78.3 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)7Official

Is Ōshima 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 employee68%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–78%
Student46%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–57%
Foreign residents150 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate2.15 %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 area90.76 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share2.28 %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 density78.3 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 Ōshima?

The unemployment rate is 2.15 %. 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 Ōshima?

150 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 Ōshima a good place to live?

Ōshima 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). Ōshima, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/oshima-40-1853724/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Ōshima, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/oshima-40-1853724/},
  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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station OSHIMA 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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