In the village of Inakadate, Japan, elaborate expanses of “rice paddy art” grace the surrounding landscape. Looking for a way to boost tourism and contribute to the village’s rich culture, town ...

Inakadate village began the annual rice paddy art event in 1993 to promote locally produced rice. It features famous paintings or scenes from popular films. Rice varieties used to paint the ...

He is a big star, and we are so proud of him,” Makoto Morioka, 71, a member of the paddy art’s executive committee, said. The harvested glutinous rice will be served to local children during ...