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Origami Links
From YouTube channels with millions of subscribers to Japanese origami artists, a 3D folding simulator and origami museums — the most popular origami sites in Japan and around the world. Plus our sister sites that make English and Japanese culture fun.
HARADA EIGO FAMILY
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Harada Eigo (haradaeigo.com), the maker of this site, runs 20 more free sites for English and Japanese culture — no sign-up needed. Each one has an origami connection ().
).Must-reads for origami fans
- How to explain origami in EnglishJapanese Culture Navi
- How to explain senbazuru in EnglishJapanese Culture Navi
- Folding Paper, Folding Wishes (Level 1, audio)Tadoku Best
- Can 42 folds reach the Moon?Unaru Trivia
- How ladybugs fold their wings (and inspire origami engineering)Animal Secret Meeting
- Hinamatsuri explained in EnglishWorld Holidays Navi
- 1,200+ entries with audioJapanese Culture NaviExplain any part of Japanese culture in EnglishOrigami, senbazuru, Hinamatsuri and Tanabata — all explained in English with audio.Visit →
- With worksheets and quizzesWorld Holidays NaviWorld and Japanese holidays in simple EnglishFold a seasonal model, then learn the story of the holiday in English.Visit →
- 2,076 readers incl. all 312 Aesop fablesTadoku BestA free graded-reader library with audioRead “Folding Paper, Folding Wishes” (Level 1) about origami, with highlighted audio.Visit →
- 412 free toolsEnglish Teacher's ToolboxInstant classroom tools: roulette, timers, bingoUse a timer or roulette to run a fun origami lesson.Visit →
- 488 free gamesEnglish Game ArcadeLearn English just by playingInvaders, puzzles, RPGs and rhythm games — a perfect reward after folding.Visit →
- 230 storiesAnimal Secret MeetingAmazing animal facts checked against researchFold an animal, then meet the real one. Did you know ladybugs fold their wings like origami?Visit →
- With English summaries and quizzesUnaru TriviaFully fact-checked trivia you will want to shareCan folding paper 42 times reach the Moon? A must-read for paper folders.Visit →
- Sources + English CornerMajika!? ScienceScience stories that make you say “Really!?”Brain, sleep and space stories with sources, plus English summaries and audio.Visit →
- Word origins checked in dictionaries and papersMajika!? KotobaSurprising stories about English and Japanese wordsSurprising word origins — for anyone curious about words like “origami” that travel the world.Visit →
- 1,052 talks with 1M+ viewsTED HACKThe hub for learning English with TED and TED-EdFind inspiring talks, like the origami-and-math talk on this page, sorted by goal.Visit →
- 10,057 words with audioSlang DictionaryFrom “rizz” to Japanese teen slang, updated dailyUnderstand real comments on origami videos and chat with fans worldwide.Visit →
- Trends, anime, AI and scienceJiji Eigo JuniorEasy English news for teensBuild an English reading habit with news for teens.Visit →
- Shadowing, reading aloud, AI conversationEigo TaizenEvery English study method in one placeResearch-based ways to really improve your English.Visit →
- 257 myths, 499 sourcesBenkyo Majika!?Study myths judged by researchDo highlighters and cramming work? Study myths judged by research.Visit →
- From classics to the bizarreAriehen Study Methods200+ language-learning methods ratedWild and wonderful ways people learn languages.Visit →
- 116 prompts with gamesAI English PromptsCopy-and-paste prompts for learning English with AIPractice explaining origami in English with an AI partner.Visit →
- CEFR A1 to the originalEigo GearRead the same text in five gearsShift down when English gets hard — read without translation.Visit →
- Click to checkKanji-mixed EnglishStrange English mixed with kanji that you can somehow readA fun brain teaser for a break between folds.Visit →
- 439 free PDFsEnglish Cheat Sheet PDFsThe most important exam English on A4 sheetsPrint-and-go study sheets, just like our origami printables.Visit →
- Slang, trivia, culture, TED…Harada Eigo SearchSearch every Harada Eigo site at onceSearch “origami” or “crane” across all sites.Visit →
Most popular origami YouTube channels
Sorted by subscribers, checked on each channel page on October 31, 2026.
- Hello OrigamiCute and easy tutorials: animals, bookmarks, boxes and greeting cards. One of the biggest origami channels in the world.
- Origami with Jo NakashimaA worldwide favorite. Clear, close-up tutorials from traditional models to complex designs, plus diagrams on his website.🌐 Website
- Origami WorldA hugely popular channel of quick, easy models you can finish in minutes.
- Techno Kri ArtOver 3,000 videos of paper airplanes, crafts and paper ideas.
- Jeremy Shafer OrigamiThe master of action origami that moves, flies and pops — 1,600+ videos full of humor.
- Paper KawaiiTrue to its name: kawaii boxes, bows, stars and hearts for beginners to experts.🌐 Website
- Tadashi MoriHis own designs plus models by famous artists such as Robert Lang. For serious folders.
- Easy Paper OrigamiPaper boats, ninja stars, jumping frogs and airplanes, step by step.
- OrigamiSpirit (Leyla Torres)From picture-book author Leyla Torres — gentle tutorials that are great for kids.🌐 Website
- Happy Folding (Sara Adams)A new video every Saturday, teaching designs by artists around the world with their permission.
Popular origami YouTube channels from Japan
Channels with 100K+ subscribers that top Japanese searches (as of October 31, 2026).
- ばぁばの折り紙チャンネルFold with a kind grandma — seasonal and everyday models in a warm, friendly style.
- Sweet Paper's New OrigamiOriginal, practical models like boxes and bags — try them with pretty wrapping paper.
- カミキィ kamikey origamiOrigami creator Kamikey’s cute original designs and traditional models. She has published many books.
- 折り紙チャンネル Origami Paper CraftClassic models and decorations in easy-to-follow videos.
- tatsukuriorigamiSeasonal and holiday decorations, from simple to challenging.
- あおいの折り紙 Aoi’s origamiOrigami artist Aoi’s colorful, photo-friendly designs.
- 渕本宗司 ORIGAMI CHANNELOnly original designs by origami artist Muneji Fuchimoto — clever and surprising.
Origami websites around the world
A 3D simulator, a TED talk, a model database and national origami societies.
- Origami SimulatorThe viral tool that folds a crease pattern in 3D right in your browser. Mesmerizing!
- Robert J. Lang OrigamiPhysicist and origami artist Robert Lang: lifelike insects and math-designed origami.
- TED: The math and magic of origamiRobert Lang’s TED talk on origami in space telescopes and medicine — great English listening practice.
- Gilad’s Origami PageA giant database of models, books and artists — find which book has the model you want.
- OrigamiUSAAmerica’s national origami society, with conventions and free diagrams.
- British Origami SocietyThe UK origami society since 1967, with history and resources.
- Origami Resource CenterAn all-round English guide for beginners: symbols, bases and easy models.
- Origami InstructionsStep-by-step diagrams and English text — great reading practice for origami words.
- Origami FunDifficulty ratings make it easy for beginners to choose.
Origami websites and places in Japan
Societies, a museum and the story of the peace crane — some you can visit in Japan.
- おりがみくらぶA long-running Japanese site with one of the largest model collections. English version available.
- 日本折紙協会（NOA）Publishes the monthly magazine “Origami” and runs exhibitions and instructor courses.
- 日本折紙学会（JOAS）A society for creators and researchers, known for its magazine and annual convention.
- おりがみ会館（東京・湯島）A Tokyo hall of origami with exhibitions, classes and a paper shop — popular with visitors from abroad.
- 広島平和記念資料館Sadako Sasaki’s paper cranes made the crane a symbol of peace around the world. English pages available.
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