Notes:
Global Power City Index 世界の都市総合力ランキング;
livability 居住性;
enhance (さらに)高める、増す；
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Even with a struggling economy, Tokyo held onto third place in the Global Power City Index (GPCI), just behind London and New York and slightly ahead of Paris. The Mori Memorial Foundation’s report showed the top cities remained mostly the same as previous years, but Tokyo nearly lost its spot to Paris due to economic difficulties. Other Japanese cities like Osaka and Fukuoka ranked 37th and 42nd. The index measures cities on economy, research, culture, livability, environment, and accessibility. Tokyo’s biggest challenge was in the economy category, where it fell to 10th, its lowest since 2008. Meanwhile, Beijing showed strength in this area. The report suggests Tokyo should improve in cultural interaction and accessibility to enhance its global appeal.
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