What age is this origami Full Moon with Rabbit for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 2 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 “おつきさま” (お月様). 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.

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How to make an origami Full Moon with RabbitおつきさまFull Moon with Rabbit

A big round full moon for moon-viewing night. In Japan, people say the patterns on the moon look like a rabbit pounding rice cakes.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the four corners behind.
8つの小さなかどを、うしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the eight small corners behind to make it round.
できあがり！うさぎのもようをかいたら、おつきさまのできあがり！月のうさぎやおだんごといっしょにかざろう。
Finished! Draw the rabbit pattern, and your moon is finished! Display it with a moon rabbit and moon-viewing dumplings.

Fun fact

「十五夜（じゅうごや）」は、むかしのこよみの 8月15日の満月。だんごやすすきをそなえて月をながめます。

Jugoya is the full moon of the 15th night of the 8th month in the old calendar. People offer dumplings and pampas grass and enjoy the moon.

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
moon月
full moon満月
rabbitうさぎ
rice cakeもち

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Full Moon with Rabbit for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 2 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 “おつきさま” (お月様). 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.