TOKYO -- Kyoto leads a new ranking of the most attractive Japanese cities for people and businesses beyond Tokyo, thanks to a wealth of cultural assets and universities in the old capital.
The Japan Power Cities ranking -- compiled by a research institute affiliated with real estate developer Mori Building -- covers 72 cities excluding Tokyo. Based on 83 quantitative indicators and a survey of residents, the cities are evaluated according to six criteria: economy and business, research and development, culture, livability, environment, and transport and accessibility.
