Why Osaka and Tokyo keep landing in the world's top 10 cities

Osaka ranked seventh and Tokyo tenth in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index, making Japan the only Asian country with two cities in the top ten worldwide. Boing Boing reports that BBC Travel investigated by speaking with residents and planners, finding that their answers centered on four key factors. The piece explores what these elements are and what they tell us about what people want from city life.

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