# Agricultural Artistry Rice Paddy Crop Fields are Becoming Canvases in Japan (UPDATE) By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-rice-paddy-crop-fields-japan References: [gradientmagazine](http://www.gradientmagazine.com/2009/07/rice-paddy-crop-art-created-in-japan/) & [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/07/rice-paddy-art/) If you've ever been to the countryside in Japan, then you'll know how crop fields seem to continue forever into the horizon. This one particular crop field features a samurai soldier and a portrait of Napoleon, and can be found in the Aomori prefecture village of Inakadate. It comes of no surprise that this area is becoming extremely well known for its [agricultural artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm). **Implications** - Art is a popular pastime for many people, and its importance is being felt more and more throughout society. Artistic presence has been merged with [environmental awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art) through things like this [crop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae). Companies who can incorporate green initiatives in an artistically pleasing way will continue to grow in popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Agricultural Artistry:** Companies can explore the trend of incorporating art into agriculture to enhance visual appeal and promote environmental awareness. - **Green Initiatives:** Businesses can focus on incorporating environmentally friendly practices in an aesthetically pleasing manner to appeal to a growing eco-conscious consumer base. - **Rural Tourism:** There is an opportunity to attract tourists to rural areas by creating unique and visually stunning art installations in agricultural landscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can leverage agricultural artistry as a way to differentiate their crops and attract attention from consumers. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can collaborate with agricultural companies to create unique art installations in crop fields, combining creativity with environmental awareness. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can promote rural areas that have incorporated agricultural artistry as a unique and visually appealing destination for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Cultural Japa Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japa-valley.md) - [Historic AR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Japanese Heritage-Honoring Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater.md) - [Japanese Craftsmanship-Inspired Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing.md) - [Virtual Sakura Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-forest.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md)