Back in 1993, people of Inakadate in northern Japan began planting four types of rice in patterns, which when mature, would form huge images when viewed from above.
Here’s a timelapse of several of the paintings growing into place.
Farmers use computer-aided plotting to design images and determine where the different varieties of rice should be planted.
A close up view
In the years since, other regions of Japan (and people in other countries) have joined in the practice. Meanwhile, Inakadate’s creations have become much more complex and sophisticated. Agreements between farmers have also allowed the artworks to span multiple farms.
View from a paraglider:
More from the ground:
Learn more
- Homegrown Art – The Japan Times
- Inakadate, Aomori, Japan – Wikipedia
- How to Farm a Great Work of Art – Salon
- Inakadate, official site (english translation)
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posted by Trout Monfalco