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Nature As a Way of Expression: Rice Field Art in Japan [VIDEO]

Nature As a Way of Expression: Rice Field Art in Japan [VIDEO]

Rice field art or tanbo art is a Japanese project originated in the village of Inakadate, Aomori in the Tōhoku region. It all started in 1993 when the locals searched for a way to revitalize their village and to develop tourism. After they realized that cultivating rice is an old tradition in the area,...
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Brousse-le-Château, Probably the Most Beautiful Village in France

Brousse-le-Château, Probably the Most Beautiful Village in France

Brousse-le-Château is a fascinating and picturesque French county located in the Aveyron region, South-West of France. Some people like to refer to this medieval wonder as the most beautiful village in France. With a rich and well preserved history, Brousse-le-Château is not just a place where one can feel safe in the comfort of...
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Portofino, Italy, A Pitoresque Mediterranean Village

Portofino, Italy, A Pitoresque Mediterranean Village

Portofino is a small Italian fishing village and tourist resort at the Mediterranean Sea, located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. It is said that Portofino was founded by the Romans who first named the place “Portus Delphini” (”Port of the Dolphin”), because of the dolphins that inhabited the area. With...
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