What Is Origami?
Origami is the Japanese art of folding square paper into animals, objects, and more. Origami is said to have been practiced in Japan for over 220 years. It’s a fun and creative activity that uses just one sheet of paper—no cutting or gluing needed. Although some styles allow cutting, traditional origami focuses on folding only. From cranes to flowers, you can make many shapes with simple folds. It’s a great way to enjoy Japanese culture and challenge your creativity!
Senbazuru: A Thousand Cranes of Hope
In addition, when you make many paper cranes and hang them together, it’s called “Senbazuru,” meaning one thousand cranes. Traditionally, Senbazuru is made to pray for health, happiness, and good fortune. It’s a symbol of hope and well-being in Japanese culture.
Let’s Make a Crane!
Let’s try making a Japanese bird using origami! The crane is one of the most famous origami figures. You can also watch my origami videos on Instagram!
Sake with the Name “Crane”
KAMOTSURU SOKAKU +190769
Let’s introduce a sake from Kamotsuru Brewery, which is the first and Original “Ginjo” Creator. In this blog, you folded an origami bird called a crane, tsuru in Japanese. Why not enjoy a glass of Kamo-Tsuru after finishing your paper crane? It’s a fun way to connect Japanese tradition in both taste and craft!
