I miss the spring in Japan
Origami Evening Cherry Blossom Ball Lantern
Cherry blossom season has started in Japan.
I made an origami cherry blossom and put on some LED lights.
Love a little Japan on my table in Sydney.
日本は桜の季節ですね。
夜桜を思い浮かべて桜玉にLED lightを飾りました。
シドニーから故郷を偲んで。
#origami #cherry #cherryblossom #midorifurze #sydney #桜玉 #春 #故郷
11 years on since 2011
I folded a giant crane on the stage in Manly, Corso in 2013.
It was one of the stage events for the charity after the East Japan Disaster in 2011.
Manly beach is one of the popular tourist spots and you can walk to the beach from the Corso.
Many people saw our stage and we collected donations.
People are so kind about donations and they enjoyed many performances on the stage.
The donations went to the Rainbow Projet for inviting Japanese children in Fukushima who has lost their houses and families to Sydney for a holiday trip.
311 event team since 2011
The news about the East Japan disaster in 2011 moved many people to do action.
I was one of them, I felt I wanted to do something to help people in Japan…. I think many Japanese who live overseas felt the same way.
Then I contacted Yukiko Hirano, a local Manly resident who started collecting donations for Japan. I saw her article in the local newspaper in March 2011.
Since then, I have helped Yukiko here and there for her events.
She has invited young Japanese to Sydney as exchange students, so they can enjoy playing in nature, learning the different cultures. She made programs, found host families and selections of places to visit, etc. She had run through with her amazing energy and lots of love.
Mr Masahiko Kiya who is a current Consul-general of Japan, Sydney has invited us to the dinner.
The attendees: Consul-General of Japan Sydney Kiya Masahiko, Yukiko Hirano, Ren Yano, Tae Gessner, Haruka Shinno and Midori Furze
We talked about future events in Sydney for Japanaroo 2022.
I found my Kimono bird in the room. So delighted to meet her again!
Origami Demonstrations & Workshops at Burberry Sydney
Exciting to be at the Burberry Sydney.
Feed Me More Kabuto – Visit JPF and fold the Origami
Folded With Love
Exhibition has cancelled due to Covid outbreak
I am one of the artists who were excited to do the exhibition tomorrow, however, we are disappointed as it has been cancelled due to the Covid outbreak in our area.
Every work has been completed. I prepared some information sheets, price tags and cards… I was ready!
Now a little sadness creeping into my mind. I can’t show and sell my latest works at the exhibition.
Let’s hope that we will celebrate it with the families and friends together, we only have 7 days to Christmas…
Regeneration after the bushfires
Group show at Narrabeen Tramshed
I am featured on the Japanee Cultural Directory
The Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney released a cultural dictionary of the artists on their website in September 2020.
https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_directory.html?fbclid=IwAR2U4M5ckfXCzYHNUUqe68loPO_Fxpmva4FmZRKSAkRSD4X8KQ8psL9LYUQ
They told me that I was chosen to be one of them because I have received the award in 2016, I am so delighted to be in it.
In 2016, I received a Consul-General’s Commendation award for my work towards origami.
I have been working very hard but it was a surprise that the government recognised me.
I’m still doing my best and enjoying the origami.
Thank you very much, everyone! I couldn’t do without your support.
