Japan is one of the most unique and amazing countries in the world. As anyone that has ever visited knows, Japan is also very wealthy and expensive. That is especially true for its cities which are some of the most developed in the world. If you want to know what the richest cities in Japan are, here is a list:
Nagoya
Nagoya is located in the Aichi Prefecture and is one of the largest cities in the country. Nagoya is an important port city, but its economy has more to offer than just that. The main industry of the city is the automotive industry. Many of Toyota’s high-end brands have headquarters in the area, including Lexus, Denso, and Aisin Seiki Co. On top of that, Mitsubishi Motors also has a division in Nagoya. Beyond that, the city has aircraft manufacturing and ceramics industries. As you might expect from a Japanese city, there is also some tech stuff going on here too.
Osaka
Osaka is located in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, in the Osaka prefecture. The city is large and has been a popular economic hub in Japan for centuries. It manages to remain on top of the economic game thanks to its successful financial and tech companies. Panasonic, Sharp, and Sanyo are headquartered in Osaka. On top of that, many financial companies, including the Osaka Securities Exchange are located here and help a lot of money flow into the city.
Tokyo
It should come as no surprise that Tokyo, one of the largest and most popular cities in the world, is on the top of our list. Tokyo dominates the economic and political life of Japan and many of the world’s largest companies are located here. It is a major financial center, with countless office jobs being available, usually with good salaries. Besides that, the city is also a major tourist destination, which also brings in a lot of foreign capital to the city. Tokyo also has a huge maritime industry and is an important fish exporting market.
