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Inakadate Rice Paddy Art

Aomori · Inakadate · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 田舎館村 田んぼアート

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Inakadate Rice Paddy Art
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WHAT TO DOInakadate Rice Paddy Art

Rice of different colours planted as seedlings to draw a picture in one paddy; the practice began in this village and spread nationwide.

WHEREAomori

Tsugaru · Inakadate

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Rice of different colours planted as seedlings to draw a picture in one paddy; the practice began in this village and spread nationwide.

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Rice paddy art or tambo art (田んぼアート, tanbo āto) is an art form originating in Japan where people plant rice of various types and colors to create images in a paddy field.

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Founded / opened:1993 Highlights / collection:Giant picture drawn with rice plants of different colours Genre:Outdoor art and land art

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