Tourism Condé Nast Traveler’s ranks Tokyo Best Big City

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Tokyo officials were thrilled to learn that the Japanese capital had been named the world's best large city by U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo secured the top spot in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 reader survey, receiving 575,048 votes. This marks the sixth time Tokyo has claimed the number one position in the survey, which began in 1988. Singapore, Sydney, Cape Town, and Vienna ranked in the top five.

Condé Nast Traveler, a magazine catering to affluent readers, provides information on travel destinations, accommodations, dining, shopping, and other luxury experiences. Its U.S. edition boasts a readership of approximately 3.5 million. Officials from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs attribute Tokyo's success to a strategic focus on promoting the city's food, culture, vibrant nightlife, and strong safety record. These efforts have successfully attracted high-spending international tourists.

A 23-year-old German woman who visited the capital with her younger brother said Tokyo is safe and clean even though it is one of the largest cities in the world. Although airfare and accommodations were far from cheap, she couldn't resist the city's attractions. Many of her friends also choose Tokyo as their destination for solo travel because they can visit various places with no worries, she added. A Frenchman, 24, said his dream came true when he arrived in Tokyo. He noted the diversity of things to do in the city, from taking advantage of entertainment opportunities to visiting Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and parks rich with greenery. He came to Tokyo for the last days of his two-week trip to Japan after visiting Kyoto and Osaka. He said Japan's capital is one of the world's top three cities, but it can't hold a candle to his home of Paris. A 30-year-old woman from the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao said Tokyo is so close that she can visit casually. She said Japanese people are polite and that she feels comfortable because she is treated with kindness anywhere she goes.

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The renowned luxury and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, with Tokyo returning to the top spot in the U.S. edition ranking of “Best Big Cities in the World” after a two-year hiatus.

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