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Japan Has Been Invaded by Huge Straw Beasts!

The fall has come to Japan, and it is around this time that the rice is harvested, leaving behind it huge amounts of straw to be hanged and dried. However, in some rural areas of Japan, they make even better use of the straw - by making huge statues from them!

Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields!

In Northern Japan, one festival that is prevalent at this time of year is the rice season, in which a wildly inventive and fun way to re-purpose rice straw, left over from the harvest, is turned into phenomenal art. Take a look: To see more Wara Art Festival photos click here .

The Best Harvest Festival Ever Is Held in Japan

But all the people are not here to enjoy a delicacy or join the harvest, they come to look at the giant animal sculptures fashioned out of straw leftover from rice production.

This Japanese Tradition Takes Art to a New Level!

Set up in the Northern part of Japan, on the coastal town of Niigata, sculptures made from rice straw are created. The village of Niigata is best known for its wealth of rice paddies which produce a rice harvest each fall.

The Things People Come Up With...

Some people have way too much time on their hands, but we get the benefits with all the creative products that they have produced for us to enjoy, like a pillow that allows room for your hands, a clock-bag, a crazy straw that goes all around your delighted child's head, your very own soap grinder and

Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives

Some restaurants use wild grass or pasta to replace plastic straws. © weedhausen ​at Reddit 3. While some cafes sell reusable metal straws you can clean and use again. © sadiebird at Reddit 4. This fascinating package is actually made of agar-agar and water only.

These Business Cards Leave a Striking First Impression

A bendable straw for a yoga center 15. Cheese specialty store 16. Hair salon H/T: hotpenguin.net Creative and Innovative Calling Cards cute, funny, business cards, design, innovative, modern These innovative designs make for memorable business cards.

This Man's Miniature Version of Paris Will Blow You Away

Take a look: Click on images to enlarge [related_articles] Content Source: Dans ma bonjotte Related Articles: Stefan Bleekrode, an Artist Who Draws from Memory Rice Straw Is Used to Create These Sculptures This Unbelievable Dollhouse Costs $8.5 Million An Indian Artist Has Made the World's Tallest Bird

Glimpses of Life in Brazil in 15 Fascinating Pictures

This Uber driver put a straw hat on his smartphone. Straw hats like this are traditionally used to shade one's head when working under the sun. This guy is probably using this mini hat to get a better look at his mobile screen under the sun. Smart, huh? Image source: Reddit 2. 

The Insane Mask Festival of Burkina Faso

Then the second phase begins, with men covered in straw costumes perform amazing and athletic flips and twisting jump turns, representing the evil spirits. With each stunt, the crowds are driven further into a wild frenzy, but are whipped back into place by volunteer guardians.

10 Award-Winning Images That Capture the Spirit of Travel

“Paddy straw” by Syed Mahabubul Kader. Finalist. Location: Kazipur Upazila, Bangladesh Workers unload paddy straw from a truck. This rice straw, a by-product for farmers, serves multiple uses like cattle feed and fuel. 8. “Gunja” by Sofia Brogi. Finalist.