Japanese+Origami

Famous Origami  The crane is the most famous origami figure. The crane is a symbol of long life and good fortune. According to Japanese tradition, one way to pray for good health is by folding a thousand paper cranes. Chains of a thousand paper cranes ease pain and sadness and bring hope to people who see them. The story of 1000 paper cranes was based on Sadako Sasaki (佐々木 定子) and her struggle with leukemia. Having folded only 644 before her death on October 25th, 1955, her friends completed the 1000 and buried them all with her. Other famous origami. figures include: the aeroplane, dragon, frog, and hat. [|How to fold a paper crane!]﻿ !!!!
 * Japanese Origami：おりがみ ** こんいちわ！ History（ヒストリ）  Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The Japanese found some very useful purposes for their origami. The Japanese Samurai（さむらい） would exchange gifts with a form of origami known as Noshi. Noshi（のし）was a paper folded with a strip of dried meat or fish and was considered a good luck token. As well, the Shinto（しんと）Noblemen would celebrate weddings by wrapping glasses of sake or rice wine in butterfly origami, the butterflies representing the bride and groom.  　　　 Uses and Benefits   Origami is used in mental health programs, and to help students follow directions and encourage cooperation. Teachers find using origami to be a wonderful teaching tool when introducing new units and developing different lessons in math, socials, and science. The folding of origami helps with stress relief, arthritis, and other physical problems. People with depression have found that origami gives them a sense of hope. As well, origami helps people break out of their shells and become involved in social activities. Origami can change a person's mood and the world they live in.   ﻿   [[image:Sadako_Sasaki_michelle_and_erin.jpg width="208" height="314" align="right" caption="Sadako Sasaki Statue!"]]