Choose your favorite animal from six options and bring it to life with origami!
The final look will change depending on the paper and size you pick.
You’ll learn not only how to fold, but also how to enjoy origami in new and playful ways.

Meet the Animals of the Village !
1 : Koala
The most popular animal in the Village! This adorable mother-and-baby pair is especially charming. It’s even cuter when holding onto a tiny branch made from chopsticks.

2 : Pikachu
A close second in popularity after the koala. If you can fold a traditional crane, you’re ready to try this advanced design.

3 : Frog
This frog hides in the Village's water areas. Give its back a push and watch it leap! A favorite among boys for its playful movement.

4 : Rabbit
A simple yet beloved character that everyone adores.

5 : Fish
You can create goldfish or tropical fish. Thread a string through it and watch it "swim" joyfully!

6 : Fox
A more advanced design that’s slightly tricky to fold. The fox often appears in stories about rice fields or buckwheat, making it a meaningful and traditional figure.

The koala is so adorable, it almost looks alive!
You can also create a variety of other animals—like Pikachu, loved around the world; goldfish to decorate; frogs you can play with; rabbits, symbols of good fortune; and foxes, which are traditionally worshipped in Japan.
Feel free to fold many different animals, or personalize your favorite one by choosing unique colors and patterns.
Let your creativity guide you as you build your own delightful world of origami animals.

About Origami
The origins of origami begin with washi (literally “Japanese paper”), a thick, fibrous material made from paper mulberry. In the past, washi paper was incredibly valuable, and it was used in Shinto rituals for offerings and ceremonies, where it was often folded into intricate shapes. As a result, beautifully patterned washi paper (known as “chiyogami”) became a popular item among Kyoto’s court nobility, and courtiers began folding washi paper for other kinds of celebrations too.

Later, due to the spread of woodblock printing, use and ownership of chiyogami spread to the general public. It was through this new step that origami as we know it was born, and what had begun as a custom for religious ceremonies grew to be a secular activity in which people folded shapes and images for fun.

Nowadays, popular origami patterns are typically common motifs of Japan’s illustrious Edo Period (1603-1868), when origami became popular nationwide. Many new origami designs and techniques have been created also, meaning that hundreds of different creations can be made from a single sheet of paper. The art of origami is even said to express the wisdom and sensitivity of the Japanese people, and folding origami pieces together at home is cherished as something that strengthens family ties.

In modern times, origami also continues to be relevant. Washi paper is used in fashion, and origami techniques are used in a wide range of fields, including in satellites and in the production of artificial blood vessels.

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(1) 3-14 days prior to the program: 20% of the program fee
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