What age is this origami Rice Ball 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?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “おにぎり”. 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 Rice BallおにぎりRice Ball

The white side is the rice and the colored side is the nori seaweed. Use black or dark green paper.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを、まん中より少し上まで折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up, a little past the center.
この色の三角が、のりになります。
のりの先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the tip of the nori behind.
のりの1まいだけを、白い紙との間に折りこみます。
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
できあがり！おにぎりのできあがり！顔をかくと、もっとかわいくなります。
Finished! Your rice ball is finished! Draw a face to make it extra cute.

Fun fact

おにぎりは「おむすび」ともいいます。中に梅ぼしやさけを入れて食べます。

Onigiri is also called omusubi. People often put pickled plum or salmon inside.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
rice ballおにぎり
riceごはん
seaweedのり（海そう）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Rice Ball 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?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “おにぎり”. 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.