Book review: Urban Food Deserts in Japan.

The book "Urban Food Deserts in Japan" by Nobuyuki Iwama, Tatsuto Asakawa, Koichi Tanaka, et al. explores the factors causing food deserts in Japan, focusing on socially vulnerable elderly people and existing conditions such as decreased access to food and weakened humanitarian relations. The book includes case studies of several cities in Japan and efforts to prevent and solve food desert problems. It discusses the relationship between food deserts and bad eating habits, as well as the impact of environmental changes and social capital. The authors also propose strategies for addressing food desert issues in Japan, including improving food access and implementing new business models. Overall, the book provides detailed information and is highly recommended for understanding urban food deserts in Japan. [Extracted from the article]