In Photos: Rice field art images from around Japan

Art images of famous scenes from the movie "Roman Holiday" are on display in a rice field in the village of Inakadate, Aomori Prefecture, on July 9, 2018. (Mainichi)

Art images of anime characters designed by legendary animator Osamu Tezuka are on display in a rice field in the village of Inakadate, Aomori Prefecture, on July 9, 2018. (Mainichi)

Art images of "Miruhie," the city of Nasushiobara's mascot character, and famous Japanese character "Hello Kitty," are on display in a rice field in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, on July 3, 2018. (Mainichi)

An art image of Japan national soccer team midfielder Keisuke Honda is on display in a rice field in the Mita district of Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, on June 28, 2018. (Mainichi)

Art images of "Youkoso Noma he (Welcome to the Noma district)" are on display in a rice field in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, on July 1, 2018. (Mainichi)

Art images of Gunma Prefecture's local mascot "Gunma chan" and other characters are on display in a rice field in the village of Takayama, Gunma Prefecture, on July 3, 2018. (Mainichi)

Art images of town mascot "Yuzutaro," kicking a soccer ball, and messages, such as "Asuhe (For tomorrow)," are seen in a rice field in the town of Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on June 19, 2018. (Mainichi)