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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Cat Sweets too Good to Eat!

A Japanese housewife, Caroline, creates these lovable cat-themed sweets annually on Cat’s Day (that’s on 22 February in Japan). She started off with making cat shaped nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet made by mixing shiro-an (sweetened white bean paste) with gyuhi (made of glutinous rice, similar to mochi but softer), then tinted and sculpted into various shapes and styles.

Unfortunately, these adorable sweets are not available for purchase.

They are just too cute to eat!

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Disney Girls Project

In 45 stores at Laforet Harajuku a limited edition of Disney Girls items will be for sale, from February 2nd until April 6th. Such things being sold are clothes, shoes, bags and accessories featuring Minnie Mouse, Alice, Marie and other characters. Some special events, such as a Frozen Styling Contest and Girls Day Party will take place.

‘Foxy’ Minnie Mouse shoes – available at the Jeffrey Campbell Boutique

 Minnie Mouse Dress – available at E hyphen world gallery BonBon

Special Disney installations are placed on the different floors from LaForet

LaForet and Disney

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