Abstract
Rice paddy fields are a typical component of the Satoyama (human-dominated) landscape in Japan, and they have multiple functions beyond their role in rice production. However, agricultural intensification and farmland abandonment have led to the degradation of rice paddy fields in Japan. To conserve or restore the multiple functions of paddy fields, much attention has focused on environmentally friendly farming practices. As a guide to Part 2, this chapter summarizes representative environmentally friendly farming practices in Japan.
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