🏙️Japan
Nagoya
Nagoya offers automotive careers and affordable living in central Japan - guide to Toyota's hometown.
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Population
2.3 million
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Highlight
Automotive and manufacturing hub
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Country
Japan
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Weather
Avg Summer / Winter
25-30°C (77-86°F) / 5-10°C (41-50°F) in south, -5-5°C (23-41°F) in north
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Air Quality
Good
Industrial powerhouse and automotive capital with growing international presence
Quick stats
Cost Index
68/100
Rent (1BR center)
¥60,000–150,000/month
Median Salary
¥3,000,000–6,000,000 gross
Internet
200–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Subway, trains, buses
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
SakaeOsuKanayamaNagoya StationChikusaMoriyama
Key Sectors
AutomotiveManufacturingAerospaceCeramicsLogisticsTech
✓ Advantages
- •Strong automotive industry (Toyota hub)
- •More affordable than Tokyo/Osaka
- •Central location in Japan
- •Growing expat community
- •Good work-life balance
- •Rich historical sites and culture
! Considerations
- •Less international atmosphere
- •Limited English-speaking services
- •Fewer cultural attractions
- •Industrial city feel
Nagoya FAQs
Good for automotive careers?
Excellent - Toyota headquarters, major suppliers, and automotive research facilities with international opportunities.
Central Japan advantages?
Easy access to Tokyo, Osaka, Mount Fuji, and Japanese Alps - perfect base for exploring all of Japan.
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