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Asahi, Japan

Chiba · Japan

Asahi is a mid-size city in Chiba, Japan with a population of 64,690. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
64,690 Population 1,284/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$35,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,400 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population64,690
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,284/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$35,400
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$510
Housing Units25,876

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population64,690
Population Density1,284 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates35.7167°, 140.6500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceChiba
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation57.3 inches (1,455 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$35,400
Median Age47.5 years

About Asahi

Asahi is a mid-size city in Japan (Chiba) with a population of 64,690. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Asahi has a population of 64,690 with a density of 1,284 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

64,690
Total Population
1,284
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
50.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Asahi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Asahi is $35,400, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Income: Asahi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,400
53% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare24
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Asahi is $102,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 25,876 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,000
64% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$510
56% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units25,876

Property Tax

Climate in Asahi

Asahi has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.5°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.1° 105.8
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F 3.3° / 10.3° 90.8
Mar 9.6°C / 49°F 6.4° / 12.7° 150.2
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 10.6° / 16.8° 127.5
May 17.4°C / 63°F 14.6° / 20.3° 136.0
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 17.8° / 22.9° 166.4
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 21° / 26.4° 126.6
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.6° 96.3
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 21.3° / 25.9° 213.0
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 16.7° / 21.5° 264.0
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 11.1° / 17.2° 133.4
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F 5.6° / 12.6° 93.2
Asahi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.5 km²)
Population Density1,284/sq mi
Coordinates35.7167°N, 140.6500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,790 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 75 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 93 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 133 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.6 150 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 96 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 135 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 143 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 36 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 139 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 109 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 34 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 25 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 35 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 121 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 96 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 33 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 76 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 24 km
Jun 5, 2012 75 km ESE of ?hara, Japan M6.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 259 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 146 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 174 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 242 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 33 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 114 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 214 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 110 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 189 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 177 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 223 km
2011 Roke Category 1 132 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 256 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 132 km
2005 Saola Category 2 218 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 32 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 78 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 238 km
2002 Higos Category 2 71 km
2002 Phanfone Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 125 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 137 km
1677 OFF SE. BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 8.0 m 500 111 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 125 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m - 59 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m - 40 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m - 138 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m - 128 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m - 109 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m - 117 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m - 125 km
1923 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m - 110 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m - 100 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m - 93 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 119 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake - 6,757 77 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake - - 110 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 58 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake - 150 143 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 153 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 156 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 157 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 158 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 159 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 161 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 166 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 168 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 168 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 178 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 182 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 182 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 184 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Asahi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Asahi

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Higata Elementary School - - - -
Toyohata Elementary School - - - -
Chuou Elementary School - - - -
Oumei Elementary School - - - -
Unakami Junior High School - - - -
Kotoda Elementary School - - - -
Iioka Junior High School - - - -
Tsurumaki Elementary School - - - -
Takisato Elementary School - - - -
Asahi Agricultural High School - - - -
Toso Technical High School - - - -
銚子市立猿田小学校 - - - -
Hikata Junior High School - - - -
Chuwa Elementary School - - - -
旭市立共和小学校 - - - -
Daini Junior High School - - - -
旭市立第一中学校 - - - -
Tomiura Elementary School - - - -
Yasashi Elementary School - - - -
Iioka Elementary School - - - -
旭市立三川小学校 - - - -
NPO Sports Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Asahi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Asahi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Higeta Historical building
Inō Tadataka Museum
Pachinko Museum
Sardine Exhibition Room
Soy Sauce Taste Experience Center (Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory)
Suigo Sawara Float Hall
Treasure Hall
サーキットの狼ミュージアム
ナウル共和国銚子パビリオン(日本ナウル友好記念博物館)
はにわ博物館
九十九里いわし博物館
伊能忠敬旧宅
千葉県立中央博物館大利根分館
地球の丸く見える丘展望館
大内かっぱハウス
大原幽学記念館
山武市歴史民俗資料館
旭市防災資料館
犬吠埼灯台資料展示館
神栖民俗資料館
福富雷童記念江畑美術館
芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館;芝山はにわ博物館
銚子ジオパークミュージアム
霧笛舎
香取市文化財保存館

Libraries in Asahi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(財)米本図書館0.0
Chiba Prefectural East Library0.0
Kamisu City Central Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Yokochiba Library0.0
Yokoshibahikari Public Library0.0
Yokoshibahikari Public Library0.0
うずも図書館0.0
千葉科学大学図書館0.0
多古町立図書館0.0
大網白里市図書室白里分室0.0
小見川町立小見川図書館0.0
成東図書館0.0
旭市図書館0.0
東庄町図書館0.0
松尾町図書館0.0
潮来市立図書館0.0
矢田部公民館図書室0.0
稲敷市立図書館0.0
銚子市公正図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Asahi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Choshi Select Market
千葉県東部中央市場
大栄青果小売市場
旭青果市場
鹿島中央青果株式会社

Hotels in Asahi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamenoi Hotel
いいおか潮騒ホテル
ホテルサンモール

Restaurants in Asahi

38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aomori-ken
Bandotaro
chicken ramen 106
Coco's
Denny's
Gusto
Heijiro
Joyfull
Moradok Thai
Royal Indian Restaurant
Saizeriya
Saizeriya
Yakiniku Takara-Jima
オリーブの丘
つちや食堂
とんかつ
にわ
ピュアチューレ
べんとう家一番
まるよ
ラーメンショップ
ラーメン中村や
伊万里
伝丸
八萬石
千曲 (Chikuma)
味源
哲平
大成
大黒や
寿司小僧
寿苑
弥助鮨
漁り火
牛車
與福順
食事処 大利
香妃

Cafes in Asahi

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Komeda Coffee Shop
Light house
Lighthouse
LOHAS
まつざわホーヒー

Clinics in Asahi

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anazawa Clinic
Tsukamoto Clinic
Yamazakiクリーにっぐ
フタバクリニック
ゆうきクリニック
磯村クリニック

Dentists in Asahi

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hashima Shika Clinic
JP #9370067956
ひまわり歯科医院

Veterinaries in Asahi

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

いしじま動物病院
なみかわ動物病院

Train Stations in Asahi

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asahi
Higata
Iioka
Kurahashi
Saruda

Gas Stations in Asahi

27 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
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Idemitsu
Idemitsu
Idemitsu Kosan
JA-SS
JA-SS
JA-SS
JP #10694300054
JP #13420335767
JP #9438727190
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
Showa Shell Sekiyu
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Banks in Asahi

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiba Bank
Choshi Shinkin
Choshi Shinkin
Choshi Shinkin
Choshi Shinkin
Choshi Shoko
Choshi Shoko
JA Bank
Keiyo Bank

Shopping Malls in Asahi

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunmall

Gyms in Asahi

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANYTIME FITNESS
JP #9375446919
SDフィットネス

Breweries in Asahi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
正上醤油
馬場本店

Stadiums & Teams in Asahi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Asahi

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield-Medium Airport
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base-Medium Airport
Akeno Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip-Small Airport
Haneda Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Narashino Airfield-Small Airport
Kisarazu Nakajima Auxiliary Airfield / Kisarazu Heliport-Small Airport
Kozaki Airfield-Small Airport
Makabe Gliderport-Small Airport
Mito Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
Namiki Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Oarai Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Otone Airfield-Small Airport
Oyama Kinu Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryugasaki Airfield-Small Airport
Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tsukuba Gliderport-Small Airport
Urayasu Emergency Runway-Small Airport

Post Offices in Asahi

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asahi Azumacho Post Office
Asahi Baba Summary Post Office
Asahi Post Office
Hikata Post Office
Iioka Post Office
Kyowa Post Office
Sangawa Post Office
Shiinauchi Post Office
Takisato Post Office
Toyohata Post Office
Unakami Post Office
中谷里簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Asahi

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八重喜神社
厳島神社
大杉神社
宇賀大神
東漸寺
淡嶋神社
熊野神社
阿夫利神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Asahi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 18
Restaurants 35
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 4
Banks 7
Museums 2
Hotels 1
Libraries 2
Parks 13
Police Stations 5
Fire Stations 5
Places of Worship 6

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asahi

What is the population of Asahi?

Asahi has a population of 64,690 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,284 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Asahi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,400, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Asahi?

Asahi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches.

How is the job market in Asahi?

The job market in Asahi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Asahi?

The median home value in Asahi is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.

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