Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
826K
Population
150 km2
Area
281 Mbps
Internet
UTC+09:00
Timezone
ITM (22km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Sakai's ancient knife-making heritage and massive Daisen Park provide a tranquil counterpoint to nearby Osaka's buzz, perfect for digital nomads craving Japan's efficient public transit and tech-savvy cafes. Spring cherry blossoms and summer festivals add rhythm to focused workdays in this industrial yet green city.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
53,556 points of interest mapped in Sakai — 357 per km2
Tech
281 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 826,161 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
53,556 total POIs 357.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
6,889
Cafes
2,203
Bars
2,867
Fast Food
1,379
Shopping
Supermarkets
688
Convenience
1,906
Shopping Malls
142
Healthcare
Hospitals
347
Clinics
2,240
Pharmacies
1,125
Education
Schools
2,079
Universities
125
Libraries
76
Recreation
Parks
4,219
Playgrounds
451
Sports
956
Cinemas
22
Museums
79
Theatres
103
Transport
Bus Stops
2,781
Train Stations
362
Fuel Stations
336
Services
Banks
514
ATMs
202
Post Offices
578
Police
386
Fire Stations
128
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
281 Mbps
Download
152 Mbps
Upload
35ms
Latency
39,469
Tests
15,977
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
8°
J
9°
F
12°
M
17°
A
22°
M
26°
J
27°
J
26°
A
22°
S
17°
O
12°
N
9°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 17.3 C Range: 7.5 - 27.1 C Rain: 1,918 mm/year Sunshine: 3,010 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.6
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
56.3
Overall
AIRPORT
ITM
Osaka Itami International Airport
22 km from center
~40 min ride
FUN FACTS
It has been one of the largest and most important seaports of Japan since the medieval era.
Sakai is known for its kofun, keyhole-shaped burial mounds dating from the fifth century.
The kofun in Sakai include the largest grave in the world by area, Daisen Kofun.
Once known for swords, Sakai is now famous for the quality of its cutlery.
As of 1 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 819,965, making it the fourteenth most populous city in Japan (excluding Tokyo).
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sakai known for?
Sakai's ancient knife-making heritage and massive Daisen Park provide a tranquil counterpoint to nearby Osaka's buzz, perfect for digital nomads craving Japan's efficient public transit and tech-savvy cafes. Spring cherry blossoms and summer festivals add rhythm to focused workdays in this industrial yet green city.
How fast is the internet in Sakai?
Sakai has an average download speed of 281 Mbps and upload speed of 152 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Sakai?
Sakai has an average year-round temperature of approximately 17.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Sakai?
Sakai is served by ITM (Osaka Itami International Airport), approximately 22 km from the city center.
What is the population of Sakai?
The population of Sakai is approximately 826K.
What infrastructure does Sakai have?
Sakai has 53,556 mapped points of interest, including 6,889 restaurants, 347 hospitals, 2,079 schools.
What country is Sakai in?
Sakai is located in Osaka.
