Traditional Origami Crane　<The Prayer>

In Japan, the origami crane is the most traditional and known motif.  The bird is a symbol of long life, prosperity, and peace, as well as the love of parents toward their children.  Many people fold a thousand cranes as a prayer or gesture of sympathy or sorrow.  That is why you can see the threaded cranes in Hiroshima Peace Park, the location of fatal accidents, hospitals, and so on.

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 “The Prayer” series of my origami crane work is an extension of my meditation, prayer, self-suggestion to teach myself to be as a stable person as possible according to my ideal self-image. It is also a reflection of my wish and hope to our children to be happy beings and for this world to be a better place for our children to live in.

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 I believe that objects contain the energy of their creator, and therefore, I wish to transmit the good energy of my "kokoro" through only positive thoughts.  Each bird embodies my wish to be a better person with inner peace, and in search of meeting with my higher self, throughout my creation time.

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 I also hope the cranes welcome you to participate in my prayer.  It would be a great joy for me if you can experience my journey of looking for inner light in daily life.