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Hōji, Japan
Tokushima · Japan
Hōji is a small town in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 1,380. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hōji
Hōji Shimanaka was a Japanese magazine publisher who was the president and publisher of the prominent monthly magazine Chūō Kōron for nearly five decades. According to Shimanaka's longtime friend and sometime rival Kengo Tanaka, the publisher of competing Bungei Shunjū magazine, "Shimanaka was a virtual synonym for Chūō Kōron." Under Shimanaka's leadership, Chūō Kōron became one of the best known and most widely read magazines in Japan, but in his final years as president he sunk the magazine deep into debt, causing it to be taken over by a rival publishing company. Shimanaka is also known for an attempt by a right-wing youth to assassinate him in February 1960, in what became known as the "Shimanaka Incident".
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| Population | 1,380 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9167°, 134.4167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tokushima |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.8 inches (1,950 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,400 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Hōji
Hōji is a small town in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 1,380. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hōji vs Japan Average
Income: Hōji vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,400 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 552 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9167°N, 134.4167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 106 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 87 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 111 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 57 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 35 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 96 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 115 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Hōji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Hōji
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立上勝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上勝町上勝中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hōji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hōji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizumi Town History Museum Ai no Yakata | ||||
| Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum | ||||
| Moraes Museum | ||||
| The Naruto German House | ||||
| Tokushima Castle Museum | ||||
| Tokushima City Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy | ||||
| ネイチャーセンター（徳島県立佐那河内いきものふれあいの里） | ||||
| 上板町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 吉野川市美郷ほたる館 | ||||
| 彩りの館 | ||||
| 徳島市天狗久資料館 | ||||
| 徳島県立あすたむらんど子ども科学館 | ||||
| 徳島県立博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県立文書館 | ||||
| 徳島県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県郷土文化会館阿波木偶資料館 | ||||
| 松茂町歴史民俗資料館・人形浄瑠璃芝居資料館 | ||||
| 相生森林美術館 | ||||
| 貝の資料館「モラスコむぎ」 | ||||
| 賀川豊彦記念館 | ||||
| 那賀町山のおもちゃ美術館 | ||||
| 那賀町木沢歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿南市立阿波公方・民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿波おどり会館・阿波おどりミュージアム | ||||
| 阿波十郎兵衛屋敷 | ||||
| 阿波和三盆糖資料館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 阿波和紙伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 阿波市立土成郷土歴史館 | ||||
| 阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Hōji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐那河内村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝浦町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北島町立図書館・創世ホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立山川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立川島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立鴨島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島大学付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島大学付属図書館 蔵本分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日和佐町立図書・資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松茂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 板野町文化の館・図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 牟岐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美馬市立穴吹図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽ノ浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那賀川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立吉野笠井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立土成図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立市場図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立阿波図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hōji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひまわり農産市 | |||||
| みはらしの丘あいさい広場 | |||||
| 徳島中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 徳島花市場 | |||||
| 徳島花市場 |
Hotels in Hōji
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hōji
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hōji
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hōji
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hōji
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hōji
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kisawa Post Office | |
| 上勝郵便局 | |
| 高鉾郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hōji
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bekkaku03 Jigen-ji | |
| 別格03慈眼寺 本堂 | |
| 秋葉神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hōji
What is the population of Hōji?
Hōji has a population of 1,380 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hōji expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,400, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hōji?
Hōji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.8 inches.
How is the job market in Hōji?
The job market in Hōji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hōji?
The median home value in Hōji is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.