The greenery provides natural shade and keeps the parked cars cool. (Photo Source: X)
In major cities around the world, open green spaces are vanishing rapidly. But in Japan, nature continues to appear in the most unexpected corners. Known globally for its technological brilliance, the country is now winning hearts for its harmony with nature. A recent photo, shared by business tycoon Harsh Goenka and now going viral, captures this beautifully. It shows an ordinary parking lot transformed into a floating garden.
Multiple cars are neatly parked beneath a canopy of vibrant flowers and plants. Beyond its visual appeal, the setup serves a clever purpose: the overhead greenery provides natural shade, helping keep the cars cooler on hot days.
Parking Lot Turned Into Floating Garden
By absorbing heat in these areas, the plants help lower the temperature of the pavement, parked cars, and even the surrounding environment. At the same time, green roofs play a significant role in improving air quality. Their impact isn’t limited to humans alone; these rooftop gardens also provide shelter and food for bees, butterflies, and other creatures that are vital for the ecosystem.
Taking to X (Formerly Twitter), Harsh Goenka wrote, “Japan is converting car parks into floating gardens. Lovely idea.”
Social Media Praise Unique Car Park
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “This is how highway charging places should be for electric cars. The government should mandate such a green zone for green tech. Converting those 15-30-69 minutes as pleasantly as possible would make E cars viable for long travel.”
Another shared, “Meanwhile, me calculating the maintenance cost.”
“Beautiful. Also, please note that roads are White, not Black, which means pukka sadak, plus lower heat generation from tar. The really ugly way the Metros are being built, with very low (zero, actually) aesthetics. I hope they can plant some greenery along the routes and on the pillars,” a comment read.
An individual stated, “Turning parking spaces into floating gardens not only beautifies the city but also helps improve air quality and reduce heat. Japan’s innovation in green living is truly inspiring.”
Another mentioned, “The Idea is really Cool from the Outside and Cool from the inside car as well.”
One more added, “This is why they are ahead, balancing each thing, and they put pride over money. Here, we put money over humanity. We have devils of Kalyug living with us, and Avatar is not there to take care of them.”
Namba Parks And Its Multiple-Storey Garden
Namba Parks in Osaka isn’t just a regular parking area; it’s a massive complex featuring a 30-floor office tower and a large shopping mall. What truly sets it apart is its stunning eight-level rooftop park, designed to give visitors the illusion of standing on a mountain, completely surrounded by nature.
AloJapan.com