Let’s make an origami crane
In Japan, cranes are symbols of longevity and marital harmony. A string of one thousand origami cranes is traditionally made as wish for peace and is also sent to people who are ill as a gesture of sympathy.
To make a crane, all you need is a square piece of paper cut from the paper strip wrapping that came with this edition of The Japan News. Ready? Let’s get started!
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