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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Hamamatsu can be described as very high.
- Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2800.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Hamamatsu.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Hamamatsu to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Hamamatsu is perfect.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.
- Air quality: The air in Hamamatsu is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
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Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from.
- Income: The average monthly salary is quite high around $3200.
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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Hamamatsu is fine.
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Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Entertainment: There are several places where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Hamamatsu is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.