This year, “Mona Lisa,” by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), and “Kohan” (Lakeside), by renowned Japanese artist ... village began the annual rice paddy art event in 1993 to promote locally ...

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 ...

The rice paddy used in a science experiment by a University ... can improve more than fivefold, a recent Japanese study has shown. However, the team led by University of Tokyo agricultural science ...