What age is this origami Raccoon Dog Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “たぬき”. 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 Raccoon Dog FaceたぬきRaccoon Dog Face

A cute tanuki (raccoon dog) face with round ears and dark patches around the eyes.

7 steps
about 7 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
白い口もとになります。
上と左右と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top, side and bottom corners behind.
耳の先を、うしろへ少し折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
できあがり！目のまわりのもようと鼻をかいて、頭に葉っぱをのせたら、たぬきのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eye patches and the nose. Put a leaf on its head for fun!

Fun fact

日本のむかし話では、たぬきは頭に葉っぱをのせて、ばけると言われています。

In Japanese folk tales, a tanuki puts a leaf on its head to change its shape.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
raccoon dogたぬき
leaf葉っぱ
roundまるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Raccoon Dog Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “たぬき”. 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.