When it comes to air quality, Tokyo is the first and the last.
The capital's congested streets and its consistent failure to meet government-set standards make it the biggest target for increased administrative attention if its air quality is to improve.
It is also the only major urban area without a court verdict mandating that its government combat air pollution caused by motor vehicles.
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