Tokyo, Japan: What makes it the world's most desirable city?

Recently, British travel magazine Wanderlust revealed its list of the world's most desirable cities for 2024.

This list brings together the votes of over 168,000 readers, and in the end, theTokyo, Japan stands out, jumping from last year's third place to the top of the list as the world's most desirable city. Singapore reigned as runner-up, while third place went to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Tōkyō, capital of Japan

Top destinations for travelers

Tokyo has been performing well on the stage of the Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards, winning multiple Silver and Bronze awards. This time, it captured the Gold Award.

Wanderlust Magazine had high praise for Tokyo, citing its charms as beingA perfect blend of history and modernity.

In Tokyo, you can see futuristic skyscrapers such as the Ginza Building, the Harumi Building (famous for its diamond-shaped exterior and transparent architectural structure), and the Tokyo Tower, which is modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which collectively showcase Tokyo's modern look.

Meanwhile, modern buildings such as the BOC Capsule Building, Tod's Omotesando Building, the New National Museum of Art, the Ebisu Oriental Gallery, and the Gyozan Forest Chapel reflect Tokyo's style and vitality.

However, there is much more to Tokyo than that. Old buildings such as the 1,400-year-old Asakusa Temple, Ueno Park, Japan's first park, the Shimokitazawa and Tanaka neighborhoods, which retain the look and feel of old Tokyo, as well as the tranquil Rokugien Garden, all speak of Japan's long history and culture.

These historical sites are interspersed with modern architecture, making theTokyo has become a city that is both modern and full of history.
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Tōkyō, capital of Japan

Settlement Paradise for Foreigners

According to the latest statistics from the Japan Immigration Bureau, there are 701,955 foreigners living in Tokyo.19.6% of Japan's total foreign populationThis data is a strong indication that the This data amply demonstrates thatTokyo has become a popular place for foreigners to settle.

In addition, Tokyo is home to Asia's millionaires. According to the World's Richest Cities 2024 report by Henley & Partners.Tokyo has 298,300 millionaires, the highest number in Asia.

Tokyo has become a popular destination for foreigners and the rich and famous, mainly due to itsAbundant development opportunities, comprehensive living facilities, superior education resources and convenient transportation.

As the economic, cultural and political center of Japan, Tokyo is also a globally renowned financial center with many world-class financial markets, financial institutions and large multinational corporations, providing residents with a wide range of development and employment opportunities.

In terms of education, Tokyo also leads the way.

It's a place that brings togetherUniversity of Tokyo, Waseda UniversityWe have a number of prestigious institutions, including Tokyo Metropolitan University, Sophia University, and Meiji University, which have attracted much attention in recent years.

These quality educational resources have attracted many domestic and foreign students to study.

To summarize, Tokyo is aGood to visit, good to live, good to readThe city. How can a city like this not make the heart grow fonder?

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