Is Tokyo still the most high tech city in Asia? (train, population)

[survivingearth]

Tokyo is a playground for geeks, automated bike parking, automated restaurants, high tech bathrooms and whatnot. But is it still king?

[willister]

It is and it isnt...

These days Internet shopping is king and most things are covered by a mobile phone...

[GoodHombre]

No.

[GoodHombre]

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[Milky Way Resident]

Tokyo still comes off as the most futuristic, but I think Seoul and possibly even Singapore are catching up in some regards.

[GoodHombre]

Originally Posted by Milky Way Resident

Tokyo still comes off as the most futuristic, but I think Seoul and possibly even Singapore are catching up in some regards.

Futuristic? Have you ever been to Tokyo? Basically there's nothing futuristic about Tokyo unless you are talking about aging population.

[Winterfall8324]

Originally Posted by GoodHombre

Futuristic? Have you ever been to Tokyo? Basically there's nothing futuristic about Tokyo unless you are talking about aging population.

Poor Tokyo, it’s so sad to see such a wonderful city that has survived total destruction time and time again only to rise up from the ashes like a phoenix to end in a whimper. RIP.

[GoodHombre]

Originally Posted by Winterfall8324

Poor Tokyo, it’s so sad to see such a wonderful city that has survived total destruction time and time again only to rise up from the ashes like a phoenix to end in a whimper. RIP.

Tokyo is still a great city for so many reasons, but tech isn't one of them.

It's not the 90s anymore, have you heard of any 21st century tech giant in Tokyo?

Tokyo isn't Japan's Mountain View. It's more about politics, finance, popular culture(Akihabara) and the finest food in Asia.

[GoldenTiger]

Originally Posted by GoodHombre

Futuristic? Have you ever been to Tokyo? Basically there's nothing futuristic about Tokyo unless you are talking about aging population.

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[Milky Way Resident]

Originally Posted by GoodHombre

Futuristic? Have you ever been to Tokyo? Basically there's nothing futuristic about Tokyo unless you are talking about aging population.

LOL
It’s true that it’s been awhile since I last went to Tokyo, but I remember the city having an extensive train network (JRT), the latest in tech, innovative products rarely seen elsewhere.

If we’re talking about modern urban development, then it could be Dubai, Doha or Astana which all look pretty futuristic. In fact they remind me of the planet Coruscant in Star Wars.