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.