📝What to Fold? 🤔 The TOP 5 “Must-Make & All-Time Favorite” Origami Models!✨

Origami isn’t just a craft! It helps you focus, and above all, the moment you create something from a single sheet of paper is incredibly fun, right?

Today, I’m introducing the super-classic models that everyone loves to fold—the ones you can always say “Just make this one, and you’re good to go!”

🥇 No. 1: The Absolute Classic! The “Origami Crane” (Orizuru)

You can’t skip this one! It’s the symbol of origami and an iconic representation of Japan.

• Why people make it: It carries wishes for peace and longevity, making it perfect for giving to someone special. The steps are also relatively easy to remember, so it’s great for warming up if you haven’t folded paper in a while!
• Where you see it: Visits to hospitals (Senbazuru/Thousand Cranes), school festival decorations, and as gifts for friends overseas.

🥈 No. 2: The King of Play! The “Paper Airplane” (Kami Hikouki)

Along with the crane, everyone has made this at least once!

• Why people make it: It gives you a double dose of fun: the enjoyment of folding, followed by the enjoyment of flying it! From simple darts to boomerang shapes and long-distance flyers, the variations are endless!
• Where you see it: Short breaks, competitions with friends (“Whose will fly farther?”), or science projects.

🥉 No. 3: The Practical Champion! The “Box”

When it comes to functional origami, this is it! A simple square box is a super handy item, whether at home or in the office.

• Why people make it: It can be used as a temporary trash bin after eating snacks. It’s a great container for small items like clips or erasers. It can even be used as a simple gift box!
• Where you see it: On desks, in the kitchen, or during meetings (seriously!).

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🌟 Other Essential Favorites

• The “Fortune Teller” (Patapata / Pakupaku / Fortune Teller)
  • The Vibe: This is a moving toy where you put your fingers in and open and close it! It’s a classic to write fortunes or little messages inside to use it as a game!
• The “Kabuto” (Samurai Helmet)
  • The Vibe: The best part is that you can actually wear it on your head once it’s folded! It’s traditionally made around Children’s Day, or whenever you want to bring a little festival atmosphere.

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💡 Pro Tip: Level Up Your Origami Fun!

1. Use Cute Paper: Using patterned origami paper you can find at dollar stores makes the finished product look instantly more stylish!
2. Go Big!: Folding a crane or a box with A4-sized paper makes it look super impactful and is a lot of fun!

Once you master these classics, you’ll be a bona fide “ORIGAMIST”!