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Living in Tomakomai

Tomakomai is a city in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Tomakomai reached 3.7%.

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

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Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesTomakomai highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Tomakomai 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)273.4 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 — 1,833 people of 164,111 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 Tomakomai is 3.7%. 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%11683–4Tomakomai 3.7%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 rate3.7 %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 Tomakomai. 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 Tomakomai. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100014.32 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official
Physicians Per 10001.89 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20243Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Tomakomai 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 10001.89 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Tomakomai's nearest airport was CTS, 17 km away and offered 37 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count37 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCTS3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −3.6°C in January to 18.2°C in July. Tomakomai's monthly precipitation totalled 38.7 mm in January and 163.5 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 142 hours in January and 108.1 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Tomakomai average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Tomakomai average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200393854761311121641981751138657JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Tomakomai average monthly sunshine, hours04590135180142145166174172120108122153156127128JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 0.9 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 9.6 · May 14.1 · Jun 17.3 · Jul 21 · Aug 23.4 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 16.2 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 2.8 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 苫小牧4Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.1 · Feb -7.9 · Mar -3.7 · Apr 1.3 · May 6.6 · Jun 11.5 · Jul 16.1 · Aug 18 · Sep 13.8 · Oct 6.4 · Nov 0.2 · Dec -5.4 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 苫小牧4Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan -3.6 · Feb -3.2 · Mar 0.5 · Apr 5.3 · May 10 · Jun 14 · Jul 18.2 · Aug 20.4 · Sep 17.8 · Oct 11.5 · Nov 4.9 · Dec -1.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 苫小牧4Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 38.7 · Feb 37.5 · Mar 53.5 · Apr 75.7 · May 130.8 · Jun 111.6 · Jul 163.5 · Aug 197.5 · Sep 174.9 · Oct 113.2 · Nov 85.7 · Dec 56.6 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 苫小牧4Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 142 · Feb 144.7 · Mar 165.6 · Apr 173.5 · May 171.9 · Jun 119.7 · Jul 108.1 · Aug 122.2 · Sep 153.1 · Oct 156 · Nov 127.1 · Dec 127.6 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 苫小牧4Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

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

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名古屋市名東区164,755 residents名古屋市天白区164,817 residentsさいたま市浦和区164,822 residentsさいたま市見沼区165,049 residents釧路市165,077 residents名古屋市千種区165,245 residents

Population and city profile

Tomakomai had a population density of 302.9 people per km² at the end of 2020.

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

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area561.7 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)8Official
Foreign-resident share1.12 %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 residents1,833 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)11Official
Population density302.9 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)10Official
Population164,111 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total7Official

Is Tomakomai 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 employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–78%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Retirement57%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents1,833 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population164,111 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)273.4 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 rate3.7 %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 area561.7 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share1.12 %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

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What is the unemployment rate in Tomakomai?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 %. 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 Tomakomai?

The published population is 164,111 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Tomakomai?

1,833 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 Tomakomai a good place to live?

Tomakomai 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). Tomakomai, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/tomakomai/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Tomakomai, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare},
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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 — 苫小牧 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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