Rikubetsu
7.8
Lower score (below 6)
Rikubetsu holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Japan — minus 41.2°C in February 1978 — and the inland Tokachi basin location means temperatures below minus 30°C are not unusual in January. The town of around 3,500 has a Space and Astronomy Observatory (the clear, dark skies here are exceptional) and some rural glamping tourism built around the extreme climate. The community is small, agricultural, and isolated. The cold is real and shapes everything about life here. A niche destination for cold-weather enthusiasts; not a social base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
$31k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
Local women avg 22.3