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Database research record1987·Japan

A Comparative Study on the Types of Community Farms by Urban Residents

Yuzo Uchida

Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan

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This study aims to clarify the situation and types of community farms in Japan, their usage patterns, and their impact on the lives of urban residents. It notes the strong demand for community farms for cultivating vegetables and flowers among urban residents. Various types of community farms exist, including allotment gardens, Japanese Kleingartens, self-supplying community farms, and full-scale orchards in the countryside.