Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Tochigi
Summary
Peaceful landscape of Tochigi attracts many tourists. It also has historical attractions like Shrines and Temples of Nikko, which is registered as World Heritage sights. Tochigi is a very comfortable prefecture to live in, because it has a good access to Tokyo down town area. In addition, Tochigi's strawberries are popular all over Japan !
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
1 hour 50 minutesUtsunomiya Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Nikko
Needless to say, Shrines and Temples of Nikko are the best tourist attractions in Tochgi !You can find many important cultural properties of Japan too. You can spend a relaxing time in the forest.
Ashikaga
You can find a lot of natural attractions in Ashikaga, such as Ashikaga Flower Park! You will feel refreshed by taking the fresh air. Furthermore, in Ashikaga, you can also visit historical sites like"Ashikaga school", which is the oldest school in Japan. You can learn a lot about Japanese history in Ashikaga.
Foods recommended by locals
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Ayu-meshi (Sweetfish rice)
It is cooked with Ayu fish, which is caught from a clear stream in Tochigi prefecture, People in Tochigi eat it on special occasions, like festivals.
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Utsunomiya Gyoza (Dumpling)
"Utsunomiya Gyoza (Japanese style Jiaozi)" is probably the most famous food in Tochigi. It uses a lot of vegetables. You can eat or purchase it at Gyoza restaurants, Chinese restaurants, or souvenir shops in Utsunomiya city.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Tochigi Prefecture experiences many very hot summer days, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, following the end of the rainy season. In the winter, snow is also common in the mountainous northwestern region of the prefecture.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
42,250 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
8,918 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
463 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
416 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
258 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
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Nepal
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Tochigi Prefecture: 2,118
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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