Edible KAYABAEN, Nihonbashi-Kayabacho
Chuo, Tokyo, Japan · Operator: Edible Schoolyard Japan / Heiwa Real Estate (平和不動産)
Overview
Opened in spring 2022 on a building rooftop in Tokyo's Nihonbashi-Kayabacho, this urban community garden grows about 200 species of edible plants. Run by Heiwa Real Estate with Edible Schoolyard Japan as an 'edible schoolyard' in the city, it hosts food education for the nearby Sakamoto Elementary School and community exchange, and has won green-city awards.
Citizen participation
Children from the nearby Sakamoto Elementary School join edible lessons in the garden, while local residents and company staff use it for exchange, growing and conservation; about 200 species of edible plants are grown.
Operating model
Run as a corporate placemaking/CSR project through a partnership of Heiwa Real Estate, Universal Engei and Edible Schoolyard Japan.
Impact
Created a rooftop hub for garden-based food education in the city centre, winning urban-greening awards as a model linking business, schools and community.
Crops
- edible flowers
- herbs
- seasonal vegetables
- leafy greens
- fruit
Scale
Rooftop urban community garden on the Tokyo Securities Hall building with roughly 200 species of edible plants
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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