News Tokyo retains third spot in global city index

According to Tuesday's Mori Memorial Foundation report, Tokyo maintained its third-place ranking in the Global Power City Index for the ninth consecutive year. London and New York held the top two spots, while Paris and Singapore secured the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, mirroring the previous year's rankings. Tokyo's overall score improved this year, significantly reducing the gap with New York. Gains were observed in four categories: research and development, cultural interaction, livability, and accessibility. However, the city's score declined in the economy category.

Osaka climbed two spots to 35th, driven by improvements in accessibility and livability ahead of the 2025 World Expo, along with significant gains in international travel indicators, according to the report. Fukuoka remained steady at 42nd. The 2024 rankings evaluated 48 cities across six criteria — economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, and accessibility. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced international mobility, corporate activity, and work styles, the report said.

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