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Tamana offers a quiet, authentic slice of rural Japan where expats seeking a slower pace can settle into community-focused living with minimal language barriers. Daily life unfolds at a relaxed rhythm, supported by reliable public transport and healthcare that meets expectations for routine needs. Housing is affordable and spacious compared to urban centers, making it appealing for families. That said, international amenities and specialized medical services require trips to larger cities, and the expat network is limited. It’s ideal for those who value integration over convenience and don’t mind being off the beaten path.
Population
64,292
Area
38 km²
Density
1,680 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Japanese
Distance to Coast
10 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Tamana
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Climate & Weather in Tamana
Tamana has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Annual rainfall is high and falls throughout the year, with the wettest period typically in early summer during the East Asian rainy season. The current weather is consistent with the city's warm-season heat, but long-term averages are much cooler than today’s temperature.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
6°C
Climate Type
Humid Subtropical
Rainy Days
110
Sunny Days
190
Humidity
68%
Spring
March - May
11-22°C
Spring is generally mild to warm, with temperatures rising quickly from March into May. Rainfall increases as the rainy season approaches, and humidity gradually becomes more noticeable.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
25-32°C
Summer is hot, humid, and often cloudy, with frequent rain and the highest monthly rainfall in June and July. Periods of intense heat are common, and daytime temperatures often exceed 30°C.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
13-24°C
Autumn is warm at first and then becomes progressively cooler and more comfortable. Rainfall remains meaningful early in the season, especially around typhoon-related systems, before easing in late autumn.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
4-10°C
Winter is cool and relatively dry compared with summer, with average January temperatures near the lower single digits Celsius. Frost can occur, but prolonged severe cold is uncommon.
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Air Quality
Tamana
Advantages
Tamana
782 parks, abundant green spaces
Quiet, peaceful small-town living
Strong community connections
Affordable cost of living
Close to Kumamoto attractions
Disadvantages
Tamana
Limited job opportunities locally
Aging population decline
Poor public transportation access
Few entertainment options
Safety & Security in Tamana
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
59
/100
Japan Avg
66
Asia Avg
59
Worldwide Avg
59
Crime & Safety Metrics
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