Minna no Uen Toyonaka
Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan · Operator: 一般社団法人グッドラック（代表：金田康孝）
Overview
A Minna no Uen rental farm on vacant land in a quiet residential area of old townhouses in Shonai-sakaemachi, Toyonaka, Osaka. Known for its soft soil built up over half a year, plots start at 2 sqm and the site provides tools, rest facilities, water and parking.
Citizen participation
Membership plot rental. Base course ¥3,000/month for one plot, ¥5,000 for two (excl. tax), plus ¥500/month facility fee, ¥10,000 joining fee and ¥5,000/year renewal.
Operating model
Run as a community farm renting plots—prepared over half a year of soil-building—on borrowed vacant land in a residential area, with discounts for multiple plots.
Impact
A case turning a small residential vacant lot into high-quality plots through careful soil-building, giving city residents a nearby place to enjoy growing vegetables.
Crops
- vegetables
Scale
1区画2㎡単位の賃貸（複数区画可）。閑静な住宅地の古民家が集まるエリアの空き地を利用。半年かけて土づくりをした土壌が特徴で、農具・休憩施設（パラソル等）・水道・駐車場を備える。
Sources（1）
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