Sumita
7.1
High score (8-10)
Sumita lacquerware is a traditional craft designation — actual artisanal production of urushi lacquer objects happens here, and the forestry and craft identity is genuine. If you're doing craft culture tourism through Tohoku, this is an authentic stop. The Kesen Valley scenery is real northern Japan mountain country.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Remote forest town of under 5,000 with traditional lacquerware production. The town has tried forestry apprenticeship programs to attract outside settlers. Social infrastructure is minimal. Worth a day trip from Tono or Rikuzentakata to see the craft culture; not a practical extended base.
Lower score (below 6)
Under 5,000 people in a mountain valley, no social infrastructure for outsiders, economy based on forestry and traditional craft production. Nothing here functions as a social environment for a foreign man. The lacquerware is interesting to see once.
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What's the median income in Sumita, Iwate?
$51k median
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Women marry at 31
How common is a college degree in Sumita, Iwate?
51% men have degree
What's the average male height in Sumita, Iwate?
172 cm local avg
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Local women avg 22.8