Tokyo is a publication issued periodically by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with
the aim to provide readers with the latest information on various aspects of Tokyo,
including events, programs, and experiences. The contents of Tokyo are reprinted
from the online magazine Tokyo Updates.
Sustainability
Through
Vertical Farming
With the costs of farming rising and
concerns about environmental impact,
Oishii Farm pursues vertical farming
as an alternative to conventional
agriculture.
Photo: courtesy of Oishii Farm
Vertical farming optimizes growing conditions by using stacked layers of trays in a controlled environment to grow fresh crops year-round, regardless of climate or location.
Because vertical farms do not require agricultural land, they can be constructed in locations where you would not normally expect farming to be possible.
Soaking in Tokyo’s
Rich Sento Culture
Amid blazing summer days,
the capital’s public baths offer
both a unique cultural experience
and a chance to reset.
Photo: courtesy of Myohoyu
For centuries, sento—public bathhouses—played a vital role in neighborhoods across Tokyo, providing a space for a scrub and soak before bathing at home became the norm. Today, sento are still valued as an affordable opportunity to refresh both body and mind.
Unleashing Color:
How Art
Is Transforming
Society in Ginza
In Tokyo’s Ginza district, vibrant
canvases are reimagining perceptions
of difference, proving that art can
dissolve boundaries and bring
communities together.
Photo: courtesy of Kitagawa Kouta
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