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Harai, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Harai is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 7,251. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Harai
Harai goshi (払腰) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo, and classified as a hip technique (koshiwaza). Harai goshi is also one of the 20 techniques in Danzan ryu's Nagete list as well as one of the 18 throws in the Kar-do-Jitsu-Ryu martial arts system. English terms include "Sweeping hip throw" and "Hip Sweep".
People
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| Population | 7,251 |
| Population Density | 235 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5239°, 131.1651° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.5 inches (1,817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Harai
Harai is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 7,251. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Harai vs Japan Average
Income: Harai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 232 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,900 |
Property Tax
Climate in Harai
Harai has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5239°N, 131.1651°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 118 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 56 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 47 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 34 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 49 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 116 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 117 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Harai has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Harai
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立友枝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立唐原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立西友枝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立城井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本耶馬渓中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柿坂小学校 跡 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立樋田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立永岩小学校 跡 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立津民小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立真坂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立秣小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立耶馬渓中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立耶馬溪高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三光中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Harai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Harai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungomori Locomotive Museum | ||||
| Nakatsu Castle | ||||
| Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 中津市木村記念美術館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館分館・村上医家史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 大江医家史料館 | ||||
| 天領日田歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天領日田洋酒博物館 | ||||
| 廣瀬資料館 | ||||
| 日田まちづくり歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日田祇園山鉾会館 | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 福沢記念館 | ||||
| 福澤諭吉旧居 | ||||
| 耶馬溪風物館 | ||||
| 草野本家 | ||||
| 行橋市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雛御殿 |
Libraries in Harai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)童心会村上記念私立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立三光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立小幡記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立本耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館安心院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館院内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新吉富村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日田市立淡窓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立西部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行橋市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊津町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Harai
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Harai
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Harai
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Harai
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Harai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Harai
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Harai
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harai
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三光郵便局 | |
| 上津郵便局 | |
| 下郷郵便局 | |
| 唐原簡易郵便局 | |
| 屋形簡易郵便局 | |
| 山移郵便局 | |
| 平田郵便局 | |
| 東谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 柿坂郵便局 | |
| 津民郵便局 | |
| 深秣郵便局 | |
| 真坂郵便局 | |
| 羅漢寺郵便局 | |
| 耶馬渓郵便局 | |
| 跡田簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Harai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 神護寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Harai
What is the population of Harai?
Harai has a population of 7,251 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Harai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Harai?
Harai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.
How is the job market in Harai?
The job market in Harai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 232 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Harai?
The median home value in Harai is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.