Living in Akashi (明石市)
Akashi (明石市) is a city in Hyōgo (兵庫県), Japan, home to 303,601 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 9%, #141 of 1,668), business owners (top 11%, #206 of 1,877), commuters (top 13%, #187 of 1,547).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Akashi (明石市)
- The landscape belongs to Japan.
- It is right on the coast of the Inner Sea.
- It is part of Greater Kōbe, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 50 min and sets around 8:53; in late June it sets around 12:16.
How Akashi (明石市) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Japan. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, governance and fiscal strength, health and elderly, jobs and economy and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Japan | In Hyōgo (兵庫県) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #1,531 of 1,813 | #35 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #1,505 of 1,806 | #39 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income family | 20 | #1,552 of 1,717 | #40 of 48 | Map |
| Single parent | 27 | #1,445 of 1,604 | #38 of 48 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #668 of 1,762 | #16 of 48 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #1,129 of 1,762 | #23 of 48 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #771 of 1,845 | #16 of 48 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #208 of 1,454 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #179 of 1,405 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #192 of 1,201 | #9 of 38 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #1,191 of 1,668 | #30 of 48 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #187 of 1,547 | #3 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #213 of 1,256 | #9 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #511 of 736 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #1,439 of 1,717 | #39 of 48 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 26 | #1,558 of 1,877 | #39 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #161 of 1,327 | #9 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #141 of 1,668 | #7 of 48 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #880 of 1,762 | #3 of 48 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #1,446 of 1,958 | #34 of 48 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 59 | #1,350 of 1,949 | #17 of 48 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #1,057 of 1,949 | #12 of 48 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #1,576 of 1,958 | #35 of 48 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #104 of 1,949 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #7 of 1,973 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #1,806 of 1,877 | #45 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #778 of 1,420 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #206 of 1,877 | #6 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #283 of 1,480 | #10 of 45 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Higashinozoe (東野添) 13 km
- Inami (稲美町, Hyōgo) 13 km
- Miki (三木市) 16 km
- Kobe (神戸市) 17 km
- Kakogawachō-honmachi (加古川市) 21 km
- Awaji (淡路) 21 km
- Ono (小野市, Hyōgo) 23 km
- Takasago (高砂) 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.