A world record: Mona Lisa replica made from 24,000 rice crackers in Saitama草加せんべいで名画「モナリザ」を再現 ギネス世界記録を達成

People in the city of Soka, Saitama Prefecture, created the world’s biggest mosaic made of senbei (rice crackers) on Sept. 30.

The world record attempt began in a gymnasium on Sept. 29. About 200 residents of the city took part. They used 24,000 senbei to make a 13-meter-long, 9-meter-wide mosaic replica of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.

There were seven different flavors of senbei, including soy sauce, matcha and sugar. The senbei are a Soka specialty.

The final pieces were placed on Sept. 30 by the mayor of Soka and others. Officials from Guinness World Records announced the Leonardo replica was a world record. Everyone applauded.

“It was fun,” said 7-year-old Mei Hamano, who took part with her family. “It’s amazing that you can recreate a painting with senbei.”

The replica was immediately dismantled and the senbei were given away as free gifts. (Kyodo)