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Tokyo ranked world's safest city for 3rd consecutive year by EIU

Aug 30 (Japan Today) - Tokyo has been ranked the world's safest city for the third year running, followed by Singapore and Osaka, according to the latest report by the Economist Intelligence Unit released on Thursday.

The EIU is one of the leading research and analysis firms today that provides relevant and up-to-date information on critical topics worldwide. They produce reports and analyses on global economic, political, and business issues. This latest report about the safest cities will help many people decide whether to invest, settle or travel to the cities in the top ten.

The Safe Cities Index 2019 report, released at a one-day conference on safe cities and organized by The Economist in Singapore, mentioned that Tokyo enjoys a "broad array of strengths" with "low crime levels (both violent and petty), infrastructure designed to withstand natural shocks and low risk of computer malware."

By category, Tokyo saw the strongest performance in digital security, coming in first. But it came in second, behind Osaka, in health security, fourth for infrastructure security and also fourth for personal security, with the report pointing out that the city is still plagued by corruption and organized crime.

Tokyo's Governor Yuriko Koike was quoted as saying in the report that due to the threat of global climate change, and Japan being prone to earthquakes, Tokyo has pursued a range of reforms to protect its residents from natural disasters.

No wonder the vibrant city is being eyed by many, not just as a travel destination but as a place to explore career opportunities. Jobs in the technology, engineering, finance, and health sectors are booming in the city. And if you plan to jumpstart your career here, looking for a neighborhood to settle in can be daunting. There are many online articles about the best Tokyo neighborhoods that you can check on reputable sites.

But to give you a head start, check out Nakameguro with its trendy atmosphere, stylish shops, and friendly cafés. You’d also be delighted to stroll along the streets lined by pretty cherry blossom trees.

Amsterdam was ranked fourth on the index followed by Sydney, Toronto, Washington, Copenhagen, Seoul and Melbourne.

Elsewhere in Asia, Beijing was ranked 31st, while Shanghai trailed at 32 on the list of 60 cities.

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