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Tashiro, Japan
Aomori · Japan
Tashiro is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 13,496. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,496 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3903°, 141.5356° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Aomori |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.3 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,400 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Tashiro
Tashiro is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 13,496. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tashiro vs Japan Average
Income: Tashiro vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,400 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 432 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $310 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,398 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tashiro
Tashiro 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 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 220.6 sq mi (571.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3903°N, 141.5356°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 149 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 121 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 87 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 83 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 41 km |
| 1928 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 148 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 121 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 82 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 129 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 69 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 118 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 91 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 57 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 63 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 75 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 75 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 81 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 94 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 105 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 108 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 160 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 161 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 171 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 192 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 197 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Tashiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Tashiro
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市立中沢中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 八戸市立南郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 八戸市立島守小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 八戸市立島守中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 八戸市立是川東小学校（跡地） | - | - | - | - |
| 階上町立階上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 階上町立道仏小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 階上町立階上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 階上町立赤保内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tashiro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tashiro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| おいらせ阿光坊古墳館 | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 久慈市歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 久慈市立三船十段記念館 | ||||
| 久慈琥珀博物館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市水産科学館マリエント | ||||
| 八戸市立民俗資料収蔵庫 浜小屋 | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 六戸町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大山将棋記念館 | ||||
| 御所野縄文博物館 | ||||
| 昭和の想い出博物館 レトロ館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 | ||||
| 階上町 民俗資料収集館 |
Libraries in Tashiro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おいらせ町町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久慈市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮脇書店 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽米町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tashiro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 |
Hotels in Tashiro
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tashiro
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tashiro
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tashiro
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tashiro
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tashiro
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tashiro
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tashiro
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tashiro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tashiro
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tashiro
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tashiro
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hashikami Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hashikami Post Office | |
| Jonai Post Office | |
| Kadonohama Summary Post Office | |
| Nango Post Office | |
| Shimamori Post Office | |
| 陸奥田代郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tashiro
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大日堂 | |
| 應物寺 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 福一満虚空蔵菩薩堂 | |
| 秋葉山神社 | |
| 高山神社 | |
| 龍興山神社 |
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What is the population of Tashiro?
Tashiro has a population of 13,496 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 220.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tashiro expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 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 Tashiro?
Tashiro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tashiro?
Tashiro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 432 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tashiro?
The median home value in Tashiro is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.