Every year, a coastal region of Japan shows that you could make more with straw than just haybales.
TheWara Art Festivalin Niigita prefecture featurescolossal sculpturesthat are made from leftover rice-straw, known as wara.
Among them are an eagle, bear, walrus, and squid, to name a few.
It ultimately led to a partnership withMusashino Art Universitywhich still thrives today.
This year’s sculptures are on view at Uwasekigata Park until the end of October.
you could also see the work from previous festivals in theironline gallery.
Japan’s 13th annual Wara Art Festival features massive sculptures of animals made from rice straw.
The statues will be on view at Uwasekigata Park until October 31.
