ARTS OF

JAPAN
 ORIGAMI
When paper was introduced to
Japan by China, Japanese
developed the art of paper-
folding, a playful pastime which
is enjoyed by young and old
alike. Origami came from the
Japanese words ori – to fold and
kami – paper.
 In modern usage, the word "origami" is
used as an inclusive term for all folding
practices, regardless of their culture of
origin. The goal is to transform a flat
sheet square of paper into a finished
sculpture through folding and sculpting
techniques. Modern origami practitioners
generally discourage the use of cuts, glue,
or markings on the paper. Origami folders
often use the Japanese word kirigami to
refer to designs which use cuts, although
cutting is more characteristic of Chinese
papercrafts.
ORIGAMI CRANE
The most popular
example of origami is
the origami crane, a
symbol of marital
fidelity and long life. It
has also come to
represent peace,
because after World War
II thousands of Origami
cranes were made and
hung all over the cities
of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki.
 IKEBANA
People have long appreciated
beautiful flowers and arranged
them in vases. However, in Japan,
the way of arranging flowers and
plants has been carefully
systematized and this is called
“Kado” but popularly known as
Ikebana which means flower
arrangement.
 Ikebana is more than simply
putting flowers in a container.
Beautifully arranged living
branches, leaves, grasses, and
blossoms draw emphasis to
shape, line, and form. Ikebana
was developed from the
Buddhist ritual of offering
flowers to the spirits of the
dead.