Aomori

<p>The familiar font almost makes you feel like it will scroll across the paddy with the overview of the next movie</p>

The familiar font almost makes you feel like it will scroll across the paddy with the overview of the next movie (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Aomori

Star Wars Rice Paddy Art

Beloved characters come to Tohoku's fields

Mandy Bartok Aug 17, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The familiar font almost makes you feel like it will scroll across the paddy with the overview of the next movie</p>

<p>Beloved droids C3PO and R2D2 make an appearance</p>

<p>One of the droids from the newest movie is also portrayed</p>

<p>A close-up of the many colors used to create R2D2</p>

<p>At least a dozen varieties of rice are involved in the rice art </p>

<p>In the viewing tower, you can see the rice art from previous years</p>

<p>The viewing tower provides the best view but the scene can also be viewed from ground level</p>

Notice

There are two observation venues: Inakadate and Yayoi no Sato. There is a free shuttle bus running from Tanbo Art Station that visits both venues.

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The Force is clearly in Aomori this summer, more specifically in the rice paddies surrounding the Inakadate Michi-no-eki (road station). Climb the viewing tower to see a larger-than-life C-3PO and R2D2, as well as a droid character from the upcoming film. While it costs ¥200 to go up the tower for the best views of the site, you can also get close-ups of both the characters and the different species of rice (in various shades) that are used to make up the massive art. If this doesn't get you excited for the upcoming Star Wars film later this year, nothing will.

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Find out more about Inakadate Rice Art Fields.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.