Kahoku
7.8
High score (8-10)
Kahoku is in the Murayama basin with Shinkansen access nearby and road connections to Yamagata city. Fruit farming community with some agricultural identity. Nothing specific elevates it but it's connected.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Kahoku is a small fruit-farming town in the Murayama basin where residents with social ambitions are directing them toward Yamagata city. No distinct social infrastructure, no events drawing outside visitors, and a steadily declining population. Limited territory for an outsider.
Lower score (below 6)
Kahoku has no social infrastructure for a foreign man — an agricultural community built around cherry farming where the population is declining and young people have left for larger cities. Nothing specific creates an entry point for an outsider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Kahoku, Yamagata?
$31k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Kahoku, Yamagata?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Kahoku, Yamagata?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Kahoku, Yamagata?
171 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Kahoku, Yamagata?
Local women avg 22.3