Tokyo farmers get high

The video explores the innovative use of rooftop gardens in Tokyo, where corporate staff engage in urban farming. These gardens, which use water instead of soil, are light enough for rooftops and help green buildings. The initiative, adopted by companies and schools, aims to absorb carbon, provide healthy food, and reduce city temperatures. It also inspires career changes, with many IT professionals and businessmen considering farming. Personal stories, like that of Tommy hero Kitazawa, highlight the joy and potential of farming, transforming Tokyo's image from a tech hub to a green city.

What is the primary reason rooftop gardens in Tokyo use water instead of soil?

• To make the plants grow faster

• To reduce the weight on rooftops

• To increase the nutritional value of the crops

• To save water resources

What are some of the benefits of rooftop gardens mentioned in the video?

• They help absorb carbon and reduce city temperatures

• They increase property values

• They offer a place for wildlife to thrive

• They provide a space for social gatherings

What unusual location was transformed into a garden in Tokyo?

• A parking garage

• A bank vault

• A subway station

• A shopping mall

Who is Tommy hero Kitazawa?

• A famous chef using rooftop garden produce

• A corporate worker who became a full-time farmer

• A city planner promoting green spaces

• A scientist studying urban agriculture

How is Tokyo using former corporate spaces to improve the urban environment?

• By developing them into residential areas

• By converting them into art galleries

• By using them for technology startups

• By turning them into green spaces