Lights illuminate Shiroyone Thousand Paddy Field at night
Fortunately for some, Christmas has already come to an end. But for those who suffer post-holiday depression typical of these dates and want to squeeze until the last second what is left of Christmas spirit , there are still places where the lights fill every corner with magic.
We talk about Japan , where from mid October to mid March is celebrated on Senmaida Light Up , a light festival, to say the least curious, in The Thousand Rice Fields of Shiroyone.
How do you like more? Pink or yellow?
the rice terraces of the homonymous locality, in the Ishikawa Prefecture (center of the country), shine at sunset creating a picture worthy of being photographed.
The Senmaida Light Up is he most famous annual lighting event and original to the area. Shiroyone Senmaida's Rice Fields They sparkle in the dark of night thanks to the 21,000 LED lights employees. The bulbs are placed one by one local farmers and volunteers.
It is one of the most important festivals in the city of Wajima
for the day Sun rays are reflected in the sea and in the rice terraces causing bewitching sparkles . And when the night comes, it's the lighting installation the one in charge of exploiting to the maximum the beauty of the nature.
the rice fields change color from yellow to pink every half hour, with the rippling motion of the waves as a backdrop. Quite a show to remember.
each rice paddy It has an area of only 20 square meters , which extend along the entire slope occupying a total area of 3.8 hectares.
Due to the small size and various shapes who take each of these rice fields to adapt to the terrain , can not be used machinery to farm and all work must be done by hand , unlike those found on plains.
A movie sunset at Shiroyone Senmaida
the incredible panorama what make up these 1,004 paddy fields extends Along the coast adapting to the winding and steep slopes , which makes them stand out among many others rice terraces in Japan.
Shiroyone Senmaida was named one of 'Top 100 Rice Terraces in Japan' and included nationally within the category of 'Special place of scenic beauty'.
On the other hand, in June 2011, it was also registered in the World Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (SIPAM) .
The lights look like magical creatures that wake up at nightfall
East romantic traditional scenery of Japan, in addition to being a popular destination among tourists international, it is also witness to numerous Japanese weddings.
You have until March the perfect excuse to know the most rural facet of the country , enjoy authentic sushi and more indigenous delicacies and the most important, Give yourself a small dose of fantasy with the Senmaida Light Up.
Or, why not, you can take the opportunity to celebrate your loving union to the purest japanese style !