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Tokai, Japan
Ibaraki · Japan
Tokai is a mid-size city in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 37,891. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 37,891 |
| Population Density | 303 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4740°, 140.5636° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Ibaraki |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,500 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Tokai
Tokai is a mid-size city in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 37,891. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tokai vs Japan Average
Income: Tokai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,500 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,213 |
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 | 15,156 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tokai
Tokai has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4740°N, 140.5636°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 126 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 117 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 79 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 102 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 107 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 39 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 76 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 115 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 115 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 85 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 90 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 101 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 101 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 112 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 126 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 133 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 133 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 140 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 143 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 153 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 183 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Tokai has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Tokai
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omika elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立坂本小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立久慈中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 茨城県立日立商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立久慈小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Higashiozawa elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 東海村立 石神小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那珂市立額田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立泉丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立水木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 体育館 | — | — | — | — |
| 日立市立坂本中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 那珂市立第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tokai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tokai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Museum | ||||
| Kairakuen Park Center | ||||
| Oarai Gallery | ||||
| Seizanso | ||||
| ガールズアンドパンツァーギャラリー | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| ひょうたん美術館 | ||||
| 二の丸展示館 | ||||
| 内原郷土史義勇軍資料館 | ||||
| 原子力科学館 | ||||
| 吉田正音楽記念館 | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 四季文化館みの〜れ | ||||
| 大洗海洋博物館 | ||||
| 大洗町幕末と明治の博物館 | ||||
| 小平記念館 | ||||
| 山方民俗芸能資料館 | ||||
| 常陸大宮市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 常陽藝文センター | ||||
| 徳川ミュージアム | ||||
| 日立オリジンパーク | ||||
| 日立シビックセンター科学館 | ||||
| 日鉱記念館 | ||||
| 旧水海道小学校本館 | ||||
| 東海原子力館(東海テラパーク) | ||||
| 東海原子力館別館 | ||||
| 武田氏館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館山方館 | ||||
| 歴史館 | ||||
| 水戸市平和記念館 | ||||
| 水戸市立博物館 | ||||
| 紙のさと・西ノ内和紙 | ||||
| 茨城県きのこ博士館 | ||||
| 那珂市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 里美文化センター |
Libraries in Tokai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi City Taga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibaraki Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ひたちなか市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょしつ | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐川文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 十王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸大宮市立図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 常陸太田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市内原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立 常澄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立西部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水戸市立見和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茨城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高萩市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tokai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito City Public Wholesale Market | |||||
| めんたいパーク大洗 | |||||
| よってみっぺ！さか天パーク | |||||
| 常陸太田 市民市場 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 新鮮市 | |||||
| 那珂湊おさかな市場 | |||||
| 那珂湊漁協魚市場 |
Hotels in Tokai
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tokai
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tokai
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tokai
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tokai
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tokai
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tokai
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tokai
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tokai
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tokai
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tokai
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tokai
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tokai
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tokai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tokai
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | 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 |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flight Park Moriya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tokai
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hitachi Dogiuchi Post Office | |
| Hitachi Minamikoya Post Office | |
| Hitachi Mizuki Post Office | |
| Hitachi Onuma Post Office | |
| Hitachi Owada Post Office | |
| Hitachiota Ome Post Office | |
| Ishigamitojuku Summary Post Office | |
| Kujihama Post Office | |
| Naka Mukoyama Post Office | |
| Nukada Post Office | |
| Omika Ekimae Post Office | |
| Tokai Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Tokai
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mito Chuo Cosmetic Surgery Clinic | ||
| Naka Kinen Mito Clinic | ||
| フロイデクリニック水戸 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tokai
63 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 七鬼神社 | |
| 三吉稲荷神社 | |
| 三峰神社 | |
| 三嶋神社 | |
| 上宮寺 | |
| 二十三夜尊堂 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 儀式殿 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 冨士神社 | |
| 冨士神社 | |
| 北埜神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 千年松神社 | |
| 千福寺 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 吉田神社 | |
| 吉田神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tokai
What is the population of Tokai?
Tokai has a population of 37,891 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 125.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tokai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,500, 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 Tokai?
Tokai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Tokai?
The job market in Tokai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,213 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tokai?
The median home value in Tokai is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.