1. Foreword

The International Monetary Fund recently announced its prospects that Japan’s GDP will be overtaken by that of Germany and fall to fourth place in 2023. We must not forget that we are always in the midst of intense international competition. We are now at a crucial point in time where our level of commitment to reviving Japan’s economy is questioned.

We are acutely feeling the issues that Japan has put off addressing, such as the intensifying climate crisis, the declining birthrate and aging population, and the decline in global competitiveness. In these uncertain times, we must make our city one where the residents can hold hopes for the future and feel safe. On top of this, Tokyo must serve as the force driving Japan. To this end, Tokyo, from before, has been making pre-emptive moves to transform into a sustainable city. We will continue to move forward, one step, two steps at a time, while firmly maintaining this stance. Looking beyond the current age, while giving top priority to what best serves the people of Tokyo, we will devote our full resources to push forward policies that will pave the way to the future.