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The most classic and popular origami work is crane.

Every Japanese person has made it at least one time.

In Japan, crane is a symbol of longevity as well as tortoise; therefore, people make a thousand of origami cranes to wish for someone’s health.

The set of thousand cranes threaded together is called “senba-zuru”.

It’s a special “get well” gift with a lot of wishes and prayers.

Senba-zuru also has become a symbol of peace after the story of Sadako Sasaki who was a victim of the atomic bomb, and when she was hospitalized she and her friends made thousand cranes for her recovery.

How to make an Origami Crane

You can also refer to this site.

Senba-zuru (千羽鶴) posted by (C)むつき

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