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Chūkyō metropolitan area

10,070,000 residents

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Chūkyō metropolitan area, centered on Nagoya and its surrounding cities, feels practical, work-oriented, and less showy than Japan’s biggest metro areas. Daily life is usually easier than in Tokyo or Osaka in terms of crowds and cost, but the tradeoff is a reputation for being a little plain, car-dependent in the suburbs, and more functional than exciting. People who live here often value the balance: solid transit in the core, a strong manufacturing economy, and access to both urban conveniences and wider suburban space. For many residents, it is the kind of place that becomes comfortable through routine rather than charm, with the city’s appeal growing once you learn its neighborhoods and food habits.

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