Rice Paddy Art - 田んぼアート

Rice paddy art 【田んぼアート，tambo āto】is a form of art that originated in Japan. The art is defined by people planting rice of various types and colors to create giant pictures on the paddy field. It started in 1993 when people of Inakadate looked for ways to boost their village. The villagers then decided to honor the village’s 2000-year history of growing rice by creating the rice paddy arts. A mock castle was also erected at the village office so people can view the giant pictures from above. Over the years, the designs had become more complex and well-known.

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Green Tea - 緑茶

The Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea helps to prevent cancer.
Green tea restricts the increase of blood cholesterol.
Green tea helps to control high blood pressure.
Green tea has the capability of lowering blood sugar levels.
Powerful antioxidising agents such as vitamin E and vitamin C restrain the aging process, green tea contains
both these vitamins.
Green tea deters food poisoning.
Green tea has the ability to kill certain bacteria. 
Green Tea originated from China, but had become a huge part in Japanese history and culture.
 Matcha (抹茶) is powdered green tea 

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Ameshin

Want to make your own hand-crafted sweets? If so, visit Ameshin!

Ameshin is a hand-crafted candy shop where all of its beautiful animals and flowers are made of candy! You can even try to make your own candies as well!

  

Ameshin

Totoro "Tsumu Tsumu" Stackable Toy

Fans of the hit Ghibli movie My Neighbor Totoro will want to get this cute Totoro Tsumu Tsumu Stackable Toy. Featuring Totori and his cuddly friends, play a game of stacking and see if you can stack all of them. Set contains Big Totoro, Medium Totoro, Small Totoro, Kurosuke, Caterpillar, Mushroom, Leaf, Acorn and Horestail. You can stack them however yoku want. An official Ghibli product.

Find it HERE.