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
Initially, Japanese washi was highly valued and used for Shinto rituals, such as wrapping offerings to the gods or for ceremonial folding.
Chiyogami, which featured beautiful patterns, was a highly prized item among the court nobility in Kyoto.
Later, with the spread of woodblock printing, many chiyogami were produced and became available to the general public.
Origami, a form of etiquette used in ceremonies and celebrations, gradually emerged as a technique of folding paper to create various shapes.
Origami patterns include all kinds of motifs, such as plants, animals, congratulatory designs, ukiyo-e and kabuki art, as well as popular patterns from that era.
One sheet of paper can be folded into hundreds of different creations, many of which contain the wisdom and sensitivity of the Japanese people. Folding origami together at home with parents and children is also cherished as a cultural practice that strengthens family bonds.
In modern times, washi paper's strong fibers are used in fashion, and the technique of folding origami into small pieces is attracting attention in many fields, including space development, artificial satellites, and artificial blood vessels in medicine. This technique is also being used overseas.

In the event of cancellation, the following fees will apply:
(1) 3-14 days prior to the program: 20% of the program fee
(2) 2 days prior to the program: 50% of the program fee
(3) One day before the program or on the day*: 100% of the program fee
*In the case of a no show, a separate remittance fee will be charged.