Fukushima
Decide whether to visit or live in Fukushima, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Fukushima?
Choose your plan and circumstances. The result changes immediately using today's advisory, weather, air-quality, and sourced local signals.
Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to Fukushima should monitor local weather forecasts for heavy rain warnings, be prepared for possible flood‑related disruptions, and follow any local evacuation instructions.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Seasonal heavy rain and flooding
- Residual radiation monitoring zones
- Potential infrastructure interruptions after extreme weather
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Fukushima month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fukushima are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and August the wettest (about 175 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | -1.9 | 95 | 7.0 |
| February | 6.8 | -1.3 | 70 | 7.7 |
| March | 11.9 | 1.9 | 102 | 8.4 |
| April | 17.1 | 6.6 | 106 | 9.1 |
| May | 22.0 | 11.6 | 119 | 9.0 |
| June | 25.3 | 16.2 | 128 | 8.9 |
| July | 29.0 | 21.0 | 170 | 8.5 |
| August | 30.1 | 22.0 | 175 | 9.1 |
| September | 25.7 | 18.2 | 171 | 7.5 |
| October | 19.5 | 11.3 | 154 | 7.1 |
| November | 14.2 | 5.5 | 67 | 7.4 |
| December | 8.4 | 0.9 | 88 | 6.6 |
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People and places shaping Fukushima
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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026Past and future events in Fukushima
Upcoming
- Fukushima Prefecture Governor Election
Regular election to choose the prefectural governor; incumbent Masao Uchibori is seeking re‑election
Previously
- Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident
Major nuclear accident triggered by the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami
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- List of Famous people born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan ...
- Fukushima Prefecture
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- Wikidata structured records for Fukushima
Interactive geography
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01 · OverviewFukushima, in brief
Fukushima is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.
02 · HistoryHow Fukushima took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Fukushima
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Fukushima
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Fukushima
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Fukushima
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Fukushima
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Fukushima
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fukushima
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Fukushima located and what are its coordinates?
Fukushima is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 37.7500, 140.4667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Fukushima?
Fukushima has a recorded population of approximately 294,237 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Fukushima?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Fukushima include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Fukushima?
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