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Database research record2003·Japan (Tokyo)

Agricultural management in association with urban residents in the Tokyo Metropolis

Takashi Watanabe, Makoto Yokohari, Ryuto Matsuzawa

Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan

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This study clarified farmers' responses to agricultural activities involving urban residents in the Tokyo Metropolis. The findings showed that over half of the farmers engaged in agricultural activities involving urban residents, and those enthusiastic about these activities often demonstrated excellent farm management. Furthermore, municipalities within the target area were categorized into three types based on the proportion of farmers involved in urban resident-associated agricultural activities.