Over the last couple of years Tokyo’s train lines – the ones that are above ground – have undergone a massive investment to elevate the tracks. The initiative was primarily aimed at alleviating congestion on the roads because cars and buses had to wait until the tracks were clear before they could cross. Another benefit of elevating the tracks was that you free-up a lot of extra space underneath the tracks.
But how should the city utilize all this new space? Shaded from the sun, these dark and sometimes dreary spaces have been turned into bicycle and car parking. Surprisingly, where the sun doesn’t shine turns out to be an ideal setting for a garden.
