A weed-removal trial has begun at JR Yotsuya Station, with goats eating the grass instead of using mowing equipment. The initiative aims to reduce the environmental burden in central Tokyo while providing a soothing effect. The trial involves 2 goats, Pokke and Nagi, which grazed without being disturbed by the noise of passing trains. The work began in early October, and the goats are reportedly rented from a supplier in Kanagawa Prefecture.
A weed-removal trial has begun around JR Yotsuya Station, with goats eating grass in place of mowing equipment. The initiative aims to reduce the environmental burden in central Tokyo while providing a soothing effect. The goats were seen grazing and spending their time peacefully, undisturbed by the surrounding traffic noise.
The goats participating in the trial are Pokke (female, 2 years old) and Nagi (male, 1 year old). They were rented from a supplier in Kanagawa Prefecture. The 2 goats are working in areas near JR Yotsuya Station, around the operating routes of rapid trains and the Marunouchi subway line.
The work began in early October and is being carried out with safety measures in place, including in areas with many people nearby. The goats appeared accustomed to the noise of passing trains, and they were filmed slowly eating grass.
Looking ahead, the plan is to assess the effectiveness of the weed removal while observing whether the goats provide a soothing effect in central Tokyo.