What age is this origami Persimmon for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of two-color origami paper (orange and green) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “かき” (柿). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold FoodOriginal

How to make an origami PersimmonかきPersimmon

An orange persimmon, a fruit that gets sweet in autumn. The green back of the paper becomes the leafy top.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of two-color origami paper (orange and green)
Age 3+

How to fold

オレンジの面を上にして、上のふちを少し前へ折る（へた）
Start with the orange side up. Fold the top edge down a little to show the green.
下のふちを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom edge behind.
上の左右のかどを、大きくうしろへ折る
Fold the top corners behind. Make them big.
緑のところが、まん中に少しだけ残るように折ります。
下の左右のかども、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corners behind, too.
できあがり！へたの葉っぱとじくをかいたら、かきのできあがり！いくつも折って、かごにもろう。
Finished! Draw the leaves and the little stem on top, and your persimmon is finished! Fold several and put them in a basket.

Fun fact

かきは、日本で昔から食べられてきた秋のくだもの。皮をむいて干した「ほしがき」もあります。

Persimmons have been eaten in Japan for a long time. People also dry them to make sweet hoshigaki.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
persimmonかき
fruitくだもの
sweetあまい
ripeじゅくした

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Persimmon for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of two-color origami paper (orange and green) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “かき” (柿). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.