In the small village of Inakadate, Japan, elaborate and expansive rice paddy art is gracing the surrounding landscape. The town officials were looking for a way to boost tourism, so they turned to what they know best – growing rice. Using dozens of varieties of rice as their color palette, locals gather to plant each masterpiece, taking inspiration from local geography and Japanese folklore. Each image takes up to three months to complete, and the results will blow you away.
