Kasama
6.9
High score (8-10)
Kasama is one of the more culturally interesting cities in Ibaraki — it's Japan's largest ceramics production area and the Kasama Inari Shrine is one of Japan's three great Inari shrines, drawing substantial year-round visitor traffic. The arts-adjacent crowd and active pottery festival scene create a more open social atmosphere than the average Ibaraki city, and creative types here tend to be noticeably more comfortable with foreigners.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Kasama has real cultural infrastructure — the Kasama Nichido Museum of Art is one of the better regional museums in the Kanto area — which gives it social hooks that most Ibaraki cities lack. But it's still a small city, and outside the pottery festival windows the pace is quiet.
Lower score (below 6)
Kasama's cultural identity is genuine but the city is small and its social scene operates at a local pace. Outside of pottery festival season in spring and fall, foot traffic drops and the options for a foreign man thin out quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Kasama, Ibaraki?
$56k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Kasama, Ibaraki?
Women marry at 32
How common is a college degree in Kasama, Ibaraki?
56% men have degree
What's the average male height in Kasama, Ibaraki?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Kasama, Ibaraki?
Local women avg 22.9