Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Ehime
Summary
Surrounded by Seto Inland Sea and the Shikoku mountains, Ehime Prefecture is a place where you can enjoy both seafood and mountain food. The production of citrus fruits is the highest in Japan. It has good transportation access to cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, and is visited by many tourists not only from Japan but also from overseas.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 30 minutesMatsuyama Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
6 hoursMatsuyama Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Dogo Onsen
Dogo Onsen is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Ehime. It is the oldest hot spring in Japan and is visited by many tourists from home and abroad . It is said to have become the model for the oil shop that appears in "Spirited Away", an animated movie.
Shimanami Kaido sea route
The so-called "Shimanami Kaido" connects Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture and Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the only place in Japan where you can ride a bicycle on the highway in service and is loved by cyclists all over the world.
Foods recommended by locals
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Tai Meshi (Sea bream rice)
Local cuisine using seafood, sea bream, from Ehime. It is almost always lined up at the table for celebrations. It is also recommended to eat it as Ochazuke.
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Jakoten (Minced fish tempura)
A traditional dish of fried fish paste. Slightly grill it over the fire and then have it with some grated radish and soy sauce, is the basic way to eat Jakoten. However, you can eat it in many other ways, such as eating it with udon or soba.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Ehime Prefecture has a moderate climate year-round, making it one of the most comfortable places to live in Japan. Allows one to enjoy seaside/ocean activities in the summer and mountain activities in the winter.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
38,473 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
7,824 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
643 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
477 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
324 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Nepal
Indonesia
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Ehime Prefecture: 440
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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