Rice field art in Inakadate Village, Aomori is now in full bloom.

Rice paddy art that uses the colors of rice to draw pictures, using rice fields as canvas. In Inakadate Village, rice field art will be created at two venues, and this year, two themes will be developed: "Mona Lisa and the Lakeside" and "From Jomon to Yayoi". Open to the public for the first time in 3 years.

The first rice field art venue, "Mona Lisa and Lakeside," uses rice fields on two sides across the road, and is designated as "Mona Lisa" by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci and Japan as a national important cultural property. I drew the picture "Lakeside". "Mona Lisa" has been the theme in 2003 (Heisei 15).

Fumito Suzuki of the Planning and Tourism Division of the village said, "The characteristic of rice paddy art in our village is that it looks three-dimensional using perspective. 19 years ago," Mona Lisa "did not use perspective, but by color of rice. The number of "points" that divide the area was not as large as it is now. "

It is said that the re-challenge of "Mona Lisa" is a long-standing project. "When we decided on Mona Lisa as the theme for this year, there was a debate about what to draw on the other side. The idea of" Lakeside "was raised as a masterpiece depicting a Japanese female image as opposed to a Western female image." Suzuki-san.

The theme of the second rice paddy art venue, "From Jomon to Yayoi," is an original illustration celebrating the "Jomon Sites in Hokkaido and Northeastern Northeast," which was registered as a World Heritage Site in July last year. Since it was detected, it also depicts the life scenery of the Yayoi period. Mr. Suzuki says, "It is the largest rice field art ever using the second rice field art venue. It is not possible to shoot the whole with a general camera."

Mr. Suzuki said, "The best time to see it is scheduled to start this weekend. Last year, it was released only online, but it is difficult to understand how the ears sway in the wind and the power you actually see. I want you to see it. "

Fees are 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students, and free for preschoolers at each venue. Opening hours are from 9:00 to 17:00. Until October 10th.