Japan has once again surprised the world with its unique creativity. A small park of 0.24 square meters located in Nagaizumi Town of Shizuoka Prefecture of the country has been declared "the world's smallest park" by Guinness World Records. This park is so small that it is being compared to the size of a newspaper and there is no space for two people to stand together.
Specialty of the park:
1. Size and design:
The area of the park is 372 square inches (about 0.24 square meters), which is smaller than the previous record holder Mill Ends Park (452 square inches) of America.
It has a small entry gate, a bench, a small part of grass, and decorative stones. According to some reports, small trees are also planted here.
2. History:
This park was built as a general public space in 1988 But when local officials saw Mill Ends Park in the US, they applied for a Guinness record and it got the recognition in 2025.
People's reaction:
Jokes on social media:
Users said, "There is a pot bigger than this!"
Some raised the question, "If I put a bench near my pot, will it also become a record?"
Contradictory opinions:
Some people called it "funny", while others termed it "creative and unique".
Guinness recognition and viral video:
Guinness World Records shared a video of this park on its YouTube channel, which received more than 11,000 views and 400+ likes.
The picture shared on Twitter shows the park with a wooden bench built on top of a rock.
Why is it important?
This park is an excellent example of urban design and good use of limited space.
It challenged the definition of a park and showed that happiness and beauty do not require a large space.
Conclusion:
Even though this park is small in size, it has made its unique place in the hearts of people. After being included in the Guinness record, it has become a new tourist attraction in Japan. At present, people from all over the world are eager to see this "mini park"!
Source: NDTV,