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Living in Takizawa

Takizawa is one of the cities recorded in Japan. Takizawa had an unemployment rate of 3.5% at the end of 2020.

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

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesTakizawa highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Takizawa 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

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 281 people of 53,876 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 Takizawa is 3.5%. 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%10883–4Takizawa 3.5%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 rate3.5 %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 Takizawa. 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

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Takizawa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10004.19 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10000.619 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Takizawa 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 10000.619 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Takizawa's nearest airport was HNA, 42 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHNA3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

JapaneseIn Person, Online
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Takizawa.

Climate and air quality

Monthly precipitation was 49.4 mm in January and 197.5 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Takizawa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Takizawa average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200494882851071091981851521098670JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Takizawa average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200116125158171188161131145129141118104JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 2 · Feb 3.2 · Mar 7.5 · Apr 14.4 · May 20.3 · Jun 24.1 · Jul 27.1 · Aug 28.4 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 17.9 · Nov 10.9 · Dec 4.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.2 · Feb -4.8 · Mar -1.8 · Apr 3.2 · May 9.1 · Jun 14.2 · Jul 18.8 · Aug 19.8 · Sep 15.2 · Oct 7.9 · Nov 1.8 · Dec -2.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -1.6 · Feb -0.9 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 8.7 · May 14.5 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 22.4 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 19.3 · Oct 12.6 · Nov 6.2 · Dec 0.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 49.4 · Feb 48 · Mar 82.1 · Apr 85.4 · May 106.5 · Jun 109.4 · Jul 197.5 · Aug 185.4 · Sep 151.7 · Oct 108.7 · Nov 85.6 · Dec 70.2 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA6Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 115.6 · Feb 124.8 · Mar 157.8 · Apr 171.4 · May 188 · Jun 161.3 · Jul 130.5 · Aug 145.3 · Sep 128.8 · Oct 141.3 · Nov 117.7 · Dec 103.7 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA6Official · parent municipality

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Takizawa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.5%Foreign residents 0.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area182.5 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)7Official
Foreign-resident share0.522 %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 residents281 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)10Official
Population density304.6 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)9Official
Population53,876 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total5Official

Is Takizawa 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 air quality · range 45–65%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–58%
Foreign residents281 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population53,876 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Unemployment rate3.5 %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 area182.5 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share0.522 %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 density304.6 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 2026-09-03

Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Takizawa?

The unemployment rate is 3.5 %. 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 Takizawa?

The published population is 53,876 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Takizawa?

281 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 Takizawa a good place to live?

Takizawa 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). Takizawa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/takizawa/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Takizawa, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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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. 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. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORIOKA WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  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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