Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award

Big thanks to Consul-General Kiya

Japanese Foreign Minister's Award
I received the 2022 Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award.
I am one of 197 individuals to receive the award from all over the world and only one from Sydney.
It is for my long-time contribution to the promotion of origami art and Japan-Australia cultural exchange. I was very thrilled to be acknowledged and appreciated by the Japanese Government.
(Image left taken by Kazuya Baba, Nichigo Press)
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2022-10-28T15:51:11+11:00September 17th, 2022|Media, Origami|

Sydney Science Trail at Australian Museum

Origami and Science

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Australian Museum invited me to run the origami workshop for Sydney Science Trail on Sat 20 August 2022.
It was really nice venue and I met so many happy faces. Especially dad!
Big thanks to Alison, Creative producer at Australian Museum for organising such a wonderful event.
I was so thrilled to hear that she already asked me for the next year!
2022-08-24T21:36:06+10:00August 24th, 2022|Media, Origami, Workshops|

11 years since the East Japan disaster

11 years on since 2011

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I folded a giant crane on the stage in Manly, Corso in 2013.
It was one of the stage events for the charity after the East Japan Disaster in 2011.
Manly beach is one of the popular tourist spots and you can walk to the beach from the Corso.
Many people saw our stage and we collected donations.
People are so kind about donations and they enjoyed many performances on the stage.
The donations went to the Rainbow Projet for inviting Japanese children in Fukushima who has lost their houses and families to Sydney for a holiday trip.

Installation in Corso, Manly
2022-04-01T11:48:32+11:00March 17th, 2022|Media, Projects|

Happy 1st anniversary, T Magazine!

Created an origami work for the magazine

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My response to the Talented Jordan Turner’s request for their magazine.
T Magazine turns 1. Congratulations, T Magazine!

Paper is a canvas to create, a page to write on. It is a medium to cut, fold and reinvent. Whatever the way you choose to tell the story you want to share, we can all connect with one thing. The act of holding that piece of paper in front of you and watching ideas come to life. That is the paper’s performance.

You can find his full article on T Magazine: https://taustralia.com.au/t-turns-1-papers-performance/# 

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2022-04-01T10:50:26+11:00March 16th, 2022|Media, New Work, Projects|

Dinner meeting with Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney

311 event team since 2011

Dinner with Consul-General

The news about the East Japan disaster in 2011 moved many people to do action.
I was one of them, I felt I wanted to do something to help people in Japan…. I think many Japanese who live overseas felt the same way.
Then I contacted Yukiko Hirano, a local Manly resident who started collecting donations for Japan. I saw her article in the local newspaper in March 2011.

Since then, I have helped Yukiko here and there for her events.
She has invited young Japanese to Sydney as exchange students, so they can enjoy playing in nature, learning the different cultures. She made programs, found host families and selections of places to visit, etc. She had run through with her amazing energy and lots of love.
Mr Masahiko Kiya who is a current Consul-general of Japan, Sydney has invited us to the dinner.
The attendees: Consul-General of Japan Sydney Kiya Masahiko, Yukiko Hirano, Ren Yano, Tae Gessner, Haruka Shinno and Midori Furze

We talked about future events in Sydney for Japanaroo 2022.

I found my Kimono bird in the room. So delighted to meet her again!

Midori's crane
2022-03-15T11:15:40+11:00March 15th, 2022|Media, Projects|

Paper Crane Speed Challenge

How many paper cranes can you fold in 5 minutes?

Japanaroo+Opening

My new origami project,”Paper Crane Speed Challenge” was on!

It was held at the Japanaroo+ Zoom Opening night on Friday 3rd December 2021.

I made two videos for the project, the Paper Crane instruction video & tips for speed folding.
So people can watch and practice towards the challenge day.

It was a fun challenge!

2021-12-05T09:42:50+11:00December 4th, 2021|Media, Origami, Projects, Service, Workshops|

Origami Koinobori Project & Tutorial Video on YouTube

Origami Koinobori (Koi Fish Streamer) Project

Origami Koi Fish Kite

I’d like to show you my Koinobori. I have run this origami project and made the Koinobori at schools and community groups. I hope you will like it as much as I do.
People in Japan hoist their Koinobori to celebrate Children’s day. The Koinobori in the video are different from the traditional Koinobori. They are made with many origami samurai hats (Kabuto).
Additional information: The Koi fish head is attached to a wire coat hanger. Recommend to laminate the head.
Happy folding~!

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2021-10-10T12:53:42+11:00October 10th, 2021|Media, Origami, Projects, Service, Workshops|

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