Holistic and Organic Urban Farming in Yokohama, Japan

Mr. Oki at his farm in Tosuka ward in Yokohama, Japan.

The City of Yokohama officially approved Oki’s farming methods in 2005

By CityNet Blog
Nov 25, 2010

Excerpt:

Currently in Japan, it is difficult to grow 100 percent organic vegetables, especially in urban areas as chemicals surround us – such as in our groundwater and air. Despite this, Toshiyuki Oki, has found a way to come as close as possible to truly organic vegetables in the urban centre of Yokohama. Oki, a retired businessman had a simple wish to grow safe vegetables and together with a special net to eliminate the need for pesticides and careful farming methods, he is making it happen.

Oki also shares his unique and safe farming method with other farmers. Schools and a university in the area rely on him to provide fresh vegetables as well as they learn about the farming process and how food reaches their plates. Students, parents, teachers and the community alike are all involved in making this a truly cost-effective and holistic process as well as a best practice that could be emulated in other cities in Asia.

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