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Yanase, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Yanase is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 4,070. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yanase
Yanase & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese automotive dealership. It is a retailer of new European and North American vehicles and used cars in Japan. As of the year 2002, Yanase had the rights of exclusive retailer of Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Saab, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Smart
vehicles to Japanese consumers. It is part of the Itochu group.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 4,070 |
| Population Density | 90 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2192°, 130.7939° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.1 inches (2,491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Yanase
Yanase is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 4,070. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 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 98.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yanase vs Japan Average
Income: Yanase vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 130 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,628 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yanase
Yanase 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 45.3 sq mi (117.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2192°N, 130.7939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 75 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 147 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 128 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 72 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 114 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 145 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 74 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 89 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 85 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 119 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 86 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 110 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 32 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 53 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 76 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 105 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 113 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 131 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 18.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Yanase has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (2.7").
Schools in Yanase
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立大畑小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第三中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立相良中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立相良南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 熊本県立球磨中央高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yanase
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yanase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 |
Libraries in Yanase
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊佐市立大口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菱刈町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yanase
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 |
Hotels in Yanase
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yanase
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yanase
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yanase
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yanase
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yanase
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yanase
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yanase
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 人吉願成寺郵便局 | |
| 大畑郵便局 | |
| 柳瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 深水簡易郵便局 | |
| 錦サンロードシティ簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanase
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 宮地嶽神社 | |
| 観音禅寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yanase
What is the population of Yanase?
Yanase has a population of 4,070 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 45.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yanase expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yanase?
Yanase 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 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.1 inches.
How is the job market in Yanase?
The job market in Yanase is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yanase?
The median home value in Yanase is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.