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For Japanese Economy and Industry class today, we went to the Pasona O2 site in Otemachi. We got pamphlets in Japanese but I'm no good at translating, so let's just say it's about revolutionary farming! When it comes to food, the Japanese economy isn't self-sufficient, and the fact that 60% of farmers now are in their 60s, means that the future of the farming industry is in jeopardy. There were 6 different rooms at Pasona O2, cultivating flowers, vegetables, herbs etc. It was the first time in my whole life that I saw an indoor paddy padi field! A small one, but a paddy padi field nonetheless. While the feasibility of finding the resources for indoor farming comes into question, it has to be said that there are its pros - crops aren't subject to weather fluctuations, seasons, or any such thing. The climate can be controlled, which makes growing crops from different seasons at the same time totally possible. It is amazing what people's nimble minds come up with in an attempt to solve the world's problems. I was impressed. I loved some of the rooms, they were so fragrant because of the flowers or the leaves. :)

As an aside, I realised that the number of pictures I appear in and my mood share a positive correlation. By my own standards, the recent moodiness was quite long-lasting. However, I am finally getting out of my funk, and I am looking forward to a happier me! :)