Shoko's creation "Blue Bird" diagram was introduced in the October 2025 issue of the BOS Magazine #354. ‘Bluebird” reminded me of the book "The Blue Bird” written by Mourice Maeterlinck and " Blue Bird" by Paul McCartney.
This origami bluebird would be a potpourri sachet bag, too.
Happy folding!

Shoko's creation "Cat shaped paper clip” was introduced in the December 2025 issue of the NOA magazine.
The theme for the December issue is "at the close of a year ".
This paper clip can also be used as a balancing toy!
Happy folding!

The Nippon (Japan) Origami Association Symposium in Komatsu was held from September 7th to 9th, 2025.

In the research group, I participated in the children's education group and, under the guidance of coordinator Ryuko Nashimoto, we shared ideas on how to convey origami and other ways to enjoy it, as well as concerns and problems we face in the field.

In the origami class, I made my own "Blue Bird" and "Duck." I also learned "Chrysanthemum Flower" from Ichikawa Manabu and "Pyramid Color" from Matsubara Chie. The works were wonderful, and I had a really fun time folding them.

The highlight of the event was the lecture and practical session by Satoko Saito on the final day, where we heard a talk by Shuzo Fujimoto.

On the way back, we enjoyed painting at Studio Ryozan, where you can experience Kutani ware.

Shoko's creation "Photo Frame” was introduced in the November 2025 issue of the NOA magazine. The theme for the November issue is "Autumn Outings".
It is really easy to fold. Have fun decorating your favorite paintings and art in a photo frame.
Enjoy folding!

Shoko's creations "PerfumeBottle Greeting Card” and "Skull" diagrams were introduced in the October 2025 issue of the NOA magazine.
This month's theme is "Night Festivals". This perfume bottle greeting card is really cool! If you turn it over and fold several times, a skull will appear!
Happy folding!

The other day, my friend's daughter gave birth to a baby boy.
I celebrated by folding my origami pieces

• Crawling Baby (NOA 358)
• Baby Clothes (NOA 359)
• Baby Shoes (NOA 544)

.I think this is a great gift idea. Happy folding!

Shoko's creation "Ornaments" diagrams were introduced in the July 2025 issue of the NOA magazine.
This month's them is "Star Festival".
Make three individual pieces and insert them together to make an ornament. Also, inserting one piece into a star, it becomes a shooting star. Enjoy making ornaments with colouful or patterned paper you like!
Happy folding!

Shoko's creation "Whale with pocket" diagrams were introduced in the June 2025 issue of the NOA magazine. You can insert paper dolls or animals in its gap (pocket) of the whale as seen.
Happy folding!

Shoko's creation "Elephant" diagrams were introduced in the May 2025 issue of the NOA magazine.
If you fold a piece of paper less than 15cm long, the elephant will stand up.

Shoko's creation "Bunny" and "Paperclip of Pajarito" diagrams were introduced in the April 2025 issue of the NOA magazine. This bunny is a friend of ”Teddy Bear” Paperclip is useful. It might be useful to make some when you have time.　
Happy folding!　

Shoko's creation "Two-colored triangular box" and "Pug" diagrams were introduced in the March 2025 issue of the NOA magazine. 　
" Two-colourd triangular box" honors Didier Boursin's work .I created　”Pug" for Amerian origami friend. Cute, isn't it!