Yoshioka, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Yoshioka is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 28,786. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
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About Yoshioka
Yoshioka-Kaitei Station was a railway station on the Kaikyo Line in Fukushima, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company. The station was underground and was located within the Seikan Tunnel under the Tsugaru Strait linking the main Japanese island of Honshu with the northern island of Hokkaido. The station was located 149.5 metres (490 ft) below sea level, making it the deepest underground station in the world.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 28,786 |
| Population Density | 220 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4414°, 140.8764° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Yoshioka
Yoshioka is a small city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 28,786. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yoshioka vs Japan Average
Income: Yoshioka vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 921 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,514 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yoshioka
Yoshioka has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 131.1 sq mi (339.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4414°N, 140.8764°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 132 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 143 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 98 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 66 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 105 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 119 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 105 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 102 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 115 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 65 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 34 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 50 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 58 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 96 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 102 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 103 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 117 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 147 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 157 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 160 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 167 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 169 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 170 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 195 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Yoshioka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Yoshioka
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meikogijuku | — | — | — | — |
| KUMON | — | — | — | — |
| 書道教室 | — | — | — | — |
| プラスワン | — | — | — | — |
| 英智学館 大和校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山崎ピアノ教室 | — | — | — | — |
| Ochiai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Prefecture Kurokawa High School | — | — | — | — |
| Taiwa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yoshioka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yoshioka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yoshioka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Automobile Museum | ||||
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Chubachi Museum | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Date Kahaku Kinenkai | ||||
| Hara Asao Kinenkan | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| HOKUSHU仙台市科学館 | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kamei Museum | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Mausoleum Zuihoden | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai Astromical Observatory | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum | ||||
| Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Literature Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tansu Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai Tram Museum | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Sendai3.11 Memorial | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum | ||||
| Shikama Town Nogyo Densho-kan | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shimakawa Art Museum | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Suidō Kinenkan | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| TamuTamusha | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| The Miyagi Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Tohoku University Botanical Gardens | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| Touhoku University Museum | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| ふるさと陶芸館 切込焼記念館 | ||||
| 一心美術館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三居沢電気百年館 | ||||
| 三本木亜炭記念館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 中本誠司現代美術館 | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台オルゴールサロン | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 仙台市戦災復興記念館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 八幡杜の館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 墨雪墨絵美術館 | ||||
| 多賀城史遊館 | ||||
| 多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室 | ||||
| 大崎市 竹工芸館 | ||||
| 大崎市古川出土文化財管理センター | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 大衡村ふるさと美術館 | ||||
| 宮床宝蔵 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー 緒絶の館 | ||||
| 感覚ミュージアム | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 杜の都れんが下水洞窟 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 縄文芸術館 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 自然共生情報館 | ||||
| 芹沢長介記念 東北陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 蒲生なかの郷愁館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 | ||||
| 阿部次郎記念館 |
Libraries in Yoshioka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Books Sendai | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Arahama Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Izumi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyagi Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schneder Memorial Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Sendai Mediatheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taihaku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomiya City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsutsujigaoka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakabayashi Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| 中新田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館棟 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮城野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北医科薬科大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学 史料館(帝大付属図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 医学分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 本館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yoshioka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo Wholesale Market | |||||
| Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market | |||||
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 |
Hotels in Yoshioka
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yoshioka
49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yoshioka
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yoshioka
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Yoshioka
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yoshioka
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yoshioka
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yoshioka
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yoshioka
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yoshioka
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yoshioka
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yoshioka
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yoshioka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Yoshioka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi | ||
| Xebio Arena | ||
| Yurtec Stadium Sendai | ||
| 仙台市民球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Yoshioka
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yoshioka
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yoshioka
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rikuzen Yoshida Post Office | |
| Yoshioka Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yoshioka
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Record Book | ||
| きたえるーむ仙台鈎取 | ||
| ケアージュ 山田本町 | ||
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| デイサービス華 | ||
| フリーダム東北青葉 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 | ||
| リハビリテーション ことのは | ||
| 仙台エコー医療療育センター | ||
| 和笑の家 | ||
| 日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉 | ||
| 生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yoshioka
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hofukuji | |
| Kōsenji | |
| Kumano Jinja | |
| Kumano Jinja | |
| Yasaka Jinja | |
| 七ツ森樹木葬 | |
| 中興寺 | |
| 九品寺 | |
| 吉岡バプテスト教会 | |
| 吉岡八幡神社 | |
| 大弁財天女 | |
| 天皇寺 | |
| 天皇寺 山門 | |
| 妙勝寺 | |
| 威徳寺 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 志戸田薬師如来堂 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 教楽寺 | |
| 熊野神社 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yoshioka
What is the population of Yoshioka?
Yoshioka has a population of 28,786 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 220 people per square mile, spread across 131.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yoshioka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 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 Yoshioka?
Yoshioka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yoshioka?
The job market in Yoshioka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 921 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yoshioka?
The median home value in Yoshioka is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.
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