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Living in Tsu

Tsu is one of the cities recorded in Japan. At the end of 2020, unemployment in Tsu reached 3.19%.

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

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 Tsu.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesTsu highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Tsu 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 Tsu is 3.2%. 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%3102–31088 cities: 3% to under 4%10883–4Tsu 3.2%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 rate3.19 %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 Tsu. 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 Tsu. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100015.17 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20241Official
Physicians Per 10004.21 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Tsu 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 10004.21 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Tsu's nearest airport was NGO, 30 km away and offered 42 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count42 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataNGO3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Tsu's monthly mean temperatures were 5.7°C in January and 26.8°C in July. Tsu's monthly precipitation totalled 48.5 mm in January and 173.9 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 162.9 hours in January and 180.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Tsu average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Tsu average monthly precipitation, mm07014021028049571051291672021741452771867647JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Tsu average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240163156186193198147180221165165164172JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.5 · Feb 10 · Mar 13.4 · Apr 18.6 · May 23.1 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 30.4 · Aug 31.6 · Sep 28 · Oct 22.6 · Nov 17.1 · Dec 12 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 津3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.4 · Feb 2.4 · Mar 5.2 · Apr 10.2 · May 15.4 · Jun 19.7 · Jul 24 · Aug 25 · Sep 21.4 · Oct 15.5 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 4.6 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 津3Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 5.7 · Feb 5.9 · Mar 9 · Apr 14.2 · May 19 · Jun 22.7 · Jul 26.8 · Aug 27.9 · Sep 24.4 · Oct 18.8 · Nov 13.2 · Dec 8.1 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 津3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.5 · Feb 57.1 · Mar 104.5 · Apr 129 · May 167.3 · Jun 201.8 · Jul 173.9 · Aug 144.5 · Sep 276.6 · Oct 186.1 · Nov 76.4 · Dec 47.2 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 津3Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 162.9 · Feb 156.2 · Mar 186.1 · Apr 192.7 · May 197.8 · Jun 146.9 · Jul 180.2 · Aug 220.7 · Sep 165.3 · Oct 164.5 · Nov 163.7 · Dec 171.5 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 津3Official · parent municipality

Population and city profile

At the end of 2020, the population density reached 386 people per km².

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area711.2 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)6Official
Foreign-resident share4.36 %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 residents11,592 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)9Official
Population density386 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)8Official

Is Tsu 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–69%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–78%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents11,592 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Unemployment rate3.19 %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 area711.2 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share4.36 %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 density386 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 Tsu?

The unemployment rate is 3.19 %. 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 Tsu?

11,592 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 Tsu a good place to live?

Tsu 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). Tsu, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/tsu/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Tsu, Japan: jobs, climate, healthcare},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  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 — 津 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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