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25. Urban Gardening in Tokyo, Japan | Jon Walsh

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Jon Walsh, urban farmer, teacher, and change-maker living in Tokyo, Japan, shares his remarkable journey from New Zealand to Japan, and how a tsunami, a tomato plant, and a mission to feed others sparked a whole movement.

We dive into:

  • How gardening can be simple—even in small urban spaces
  • What makes Japan’s food culture so healthy (just 4% obesity!)
  • Jon’s “Grow Some, Give Some” model that helps fight food insecurity
  • The power of school gardens to teach kids lifelong skills
  • Why rooftops might be the next great frontier in food production
  • How gardening connects people, builds trust, and strengthens communities
  • And why, if you can brush your teeth, you can grow food.

This episode is a hopeful, practical look at how growing food—even in a flower pot—can create healthier people, communities, and cities. Whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony, or just a bowl on a windowsill, Jon will inspire you to get your hands in the dirt.

Follow Jon:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-walsh-b282a5

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jon.walsh.984

Click Here to:

Donate Your Weight & celebrate your weight loss victories!

(Donate $1.00 for every pound you lose to help fight hunger. $1 = 3 meals or more! Proceeds benefit a food pantry near you!)

Follow along on all your favorite platforms as we try to make #Boerne, the #HealthiestSmallTown in Texas!
https://interrupthunger.org/
"Lose Weight while Feeding the Hungry"
Contact us:
[email protected]

@InterruptHunger Facebook
@InterruptHunger Instagram
@InterruptHunger LinkedIn

  continue reading

30 episodes

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Manage episode 493257627 series 3571200
Content provided by Bill Jollie. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bill Jollie or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Jon Walsh, urban farmer, teacher, and change-maker living in Tokyo, Japan, shares his remarkable journey from New Zealand to Japan, and how a tsunami, a tomato plant, and a mission to feed others sparked a whole movement.

We dive into:

  • How gardening can be simple—even in small urban spaces
  • What makes Japan’s food culture so healthy (just 4% obesity!)
  • Jon’s “Grow Some, Give Some” model that helps fight food insecurity
  • The power of school gardens to teach kids lifelong skills
  • Why rooftops might be the next great frontier in food production
  • How gardening connects people, builds trust, and strengthens communities
  • And why, if you can brush your teeth, you can grow food.

This episode is a hopeful, practical look at how growing food—even in a flower pot—can create healthier people, communities, and cities. Whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony, or just a bowl on a windowsill, Jon will inspire you to get your hands in the dirt.

Follow Jon:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-walsh-b282a5

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jon.walsh.984

Click Here to:

Donate Your Weight & celebrate your weight loss victories!

(Donate $1.00 for every pound you lose to help fight hunger. $1 = 3 meals or more! Proceeds benefit a food pantry near you!)

Follow along on all your favorite platforms as we try to make #Boerne, the #HealthiestSmallTown in Texas!
https://interrupthunger.org/
"Lose Weight while Feeding the Hungry"
Contact us:
[email protected]

@InterruptHunger Facebook
@InterruptHunger Instagram
@InterruptHunger LinkedIn

  continue reading

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