Japan: Here’s how to join a community garden in Tokyo
The community garden I’m involved in is located on a small, privately-owned farm in Kunitachi, western Tokyo. The farmer who owns it has divided the farm into about 40 separate lots.
By Melanie Barnes
Japan Today
Aug 6, 2020
Excerpt:
Since moving to Tokyo last year, I have missed growing vegetables, a hobby I used to love. Living on the 3rd floor in a small apartment means I can have a couple of pots of herbs on my balcony, but no space for a proper vegetable garden. That all changed earlier this year, when some friends invited me to join them in renting a plot in a community garden nearby.
I love gardening because it helps me to connect with nature, release stress and learn some practical skills. And I love the pleasure of eating freshly picked food. The veggies I grow are so much tastier and crisper compared to the ones that I buy in the supermarket.
As climate change continues to alter our world, there has been a resurgence of interest in urban gardening. It’s one way to be a little more self-sufficient, and to learn skills that previous generations took for granted. Community gardens, also known as allotments, are a great option for people who don’t have space to grow food at their own house.
