2021.10.06
Tokyo Selected Best City in the World
The city’s top ranking may be attributed to a number of initiatives, including tourism promotion programs and improved tourist infrastructure, which were achieved through cooperative efforts between the government and the private sector.
As a truly world-leading city in international tourism, Tokyo is working to further attract visitors by enhancing its appeal as a place where tradition and innovation coexist.
2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
US Edition “The Best Cities in the World (Best Big Cities Category)”
(outside of US)
1. (6) Tokyo, Japan
2. (-) Osaka, Japan
3. (1) Kyoto, Japan
4. (3) Singapore
5. (-) Istanbul, Turkey
6. (-) Merida, Mexico
7. (-) Marrakech, Morocco
8. (7) Porto, Portugal
9. (-) Bangkok, Thailand
10. (-) Seoul, South Korea
( ) indicates 2020 ranking, - indicates the city was not in last year’s list
https://www.cntraveler.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards
UK Edition “The Best Cities in the World”
(outside of UK)
1. (15) Tokyo, Japan
2. (-) Osaka, Japan
3. (4) Kyoto, Japan
4. (9) Singapore
5. (1) San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
6. (-) Istanbul, Turkey
7. (3) Merida, Mexico
8. (-) Marrakech, Morocco
9. (18) Porto, Portugal
10. (-) Aspen, USA
11. (-) Bangkok, Thailand
12. (-) Seoul, South Korea
13. (7) Charleston, USA
14. (-) San Sebastian, Spain
15. (-) Chicago, USA
16. (-) Alexandria, USA
17. (8) Santa Fe, USA
18. (-) New York, USA
19. (-) Greenville, USA
20. (14) Salzburg, Austria
( ) indicates 2020 ranking, - indicates the city was not in last year’s list