Classic Pattern origami

This DIY origami set is made by specialist origami makers, Cochae, based in Okayama Prefecture. Cochae creatively plays with the typical origami form, creating works from demin, discarded magazines and photographs. This create-at-home origami kit includes six varieties of well-known Japanese motifs, such as cranes, turtles, cicadas and frogs. Though intricate in design, each pattern comes with a folding diagram making it a simple process for beginners and small children.

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.