Colossal Creatures Made From Rice Straw Invade a Park in Japan
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....