Roppongi Nouen — peas and quiet in the heart of the city - tokyo food file

05/21/2011

Roppongi Nouen — peas and quiet in the heart of the city

Up today in the Japan Times, the only organic strawberry bed we know of within 50 meters of the Roppongi Crossing.

Well, certainly the only one on a Farm that has crops growing in designer glass showcases...

and with a Ferrari-red designer field cultivator on a pedestal by the front door...

More pics tomorrow...

May 21, 2011 12:56:33 AM | farm, food and drink, food photos, Roppongi, strawberries, vegetables

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