The Japanese word origami has long been part of the global lexicon, and this traditional paper-folding craft is now being applied to new uses in fields ranging from outer space to inside the human ...

Despite its ubiquitous association with Japan, origami’s history is shrouded in mystery. Some say the paper-folding techniques were imported from ancient China, while others insist they were invented ...

Many small hands make beautiful, colorful work. And many small hands were busy last week at Lincoln Street Elementary School learning the Japanese art of origami. Students spent part of their recess ...

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is not just a creative outlet but also a tool for enhancing patience ...

KASHIWA, Japan – Japanese scientists and origami masters hope to launch a paper airplane from space and learn from its trip back to Earth. It's no joke. A prototype passed a durability test in a wind ...

At an Olympics where journalists are largely sealed off from the host country due to strict COVID-19 protocols, a group of young Japanese volunteers is offering tiny presents that showcase an art form ...

This winter, I had the opportunity to try out some of the prettiest models of earrings now on sale at Grape Shop. I got four mini boxes, each including one pair of colorful earrings in a different ...