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Not only is Tokyo the highest-ranking smart city in the Asia-Pacific region , it ’ s also the fourth best smart city in the world , according to the IESE index . As one of the most popular metropolitan areas in the world with a high rate of labour productivity , the city particularly stood out in the ranking for its economy and human capital . Set to host the Olympic Games in 2020 , Tokyo will facial face recognition technology to improve security whilst driverless taxis are expected to ferry athletes and tourists from place to place .

84 JUNE 2019