A group of farmers have created these extraordinary 'murals' by planting rice in different colours in Japanese paddy fields.

A group of farmers put together these extraordinary murals - by planting different coloured rice in giant paddy fields Photo: SOLENT

The stunning creations emerge in the late summer months after the rice plants have had chance to grow in the fields Photo: SOLENT

The creations emerge in the late summer months after the rice plants have had a chance to grow.

But the farmers first sketch out their designs on computers so that they know exactly where the rice needs to be planted.

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