Urban Farm DB
Research catalogue
Database research record1999·Japan

About the Meaning and Role of Edible Landscape in Urban Residential Area

Isami Kinoshita, Jin Yoshikawa

Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan

Urban Farm DB summary

This study identified the meaning and role of edible landscapes in urban residential areas by comparing three districts in Japan: Nezu, Taishido, and Kokubunji-shinmachi. Through observation, interviews, and questionnaires, five common meanings and roles were found, including providing fresh food, fostering memories, promoting communication, preserving folk customs, and encouraging ecological thinking despite maintenance challenges.