# Wall-Side Gardens Suntory Midorie Makes Urban Areas of Japan Greener By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-04-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-side-gardens-of-suntory-midorie-making-japan-urban-aera-more-green References: [cscoutjapan](http://www.cscoutjapan.com/en/index.php/tokyo-art-week-gets-green-comical/) & [suntory.co.jp](http://www.suntory.co.jp) Japan-based company, [Suntory Midorie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucozade-packaging), developed this new type of wall-garden called the *Hana no Kabe,* which translates to “flower wall”. With a new material called *pacfal*, Suntory Midorie is replacing natural soil with a synthetic soil that is lighter and ensures optimal growth of the plants. Already blooming in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, these gardens are perfect for the narrow spaces in the [urban areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest) of the Japan. Take a look at the related articles to see how green space is being added to walls and ceilings in other urban cores around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Synthetic Soil:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gardening industry, allowing for optimal plant growth in urban areas with limited space. - **Vertical Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry, adding green space to walls and ceilings in urban cores. - **Urban Greening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainability industry, promoting environmental consciousness in densely populated areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gardening industry, revolutionizing the way plants are grown and maintained. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry, incorporating green spaces into urban architecture. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainability industry, finding innovative ways to incorporate nature into urban settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Japanese Garden-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsui-co.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md)