[For Seniors] Enjoyable Brain Training! Recommended Origami for February

holly sardine

How to fold a Setsubun origami holly-and-sardine (Hiiragi Iwashi) [with audio commentary] — Easily make a cute Setsubun decoration!

How about making a “holly-and-sardine” ornament with origami? The folding technique that expresses the sharp leaves uses your fingertips, stimulating the brain and helping to keep it active.

It’s even more effective if you think ahead to the next steps as you fold.

Shaping the fish’s head also lets you use your fingers gently.

Displaying the finished piece in your room gives you a sense of accomplishment and a feeling for the season.

It’s also fun to chat with others while folding.

Creating something together can lead to new shared memories.

Please enjoy spending a pleasant time with older adults.

Ehomaki frame

Origami [Ehomaki Frame] Origami Sushi Roll Frame

This is a frame themed on ehomaki, a food that symbolizes Setsubun.

Because the ehomaki is firmly connected to the frame, it conveys a clear Setsubun atmosphere through the roll.

If you put thought into the piece or message you place in the frame, it will further emphasize the Setsubun mood.

Use the reverse side of black origami paper to represent the seaweed-wrapped rice, fold in the corners, and aim for a three-dimensional tube.

Then attach colorful fillings to the visible white section, and finish by adding a square frame sized to fit the tube.

It’s easy to understand if you include motifs that match the season—such as plants, ogres that evoke Setsubun, or messages wishing for good health.

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Setsubun: Oni (ogre) and Otafuku (good-fortune woman)

[Setsubun Decorations] February: Easy Origami Oni (Demon) and Otafuku for Setsubun [Simple Craft] Setsubun

Let’s make origami featuring the essential oni (ogre) motif for Setsubun and the otafuku (good-luck woman) motif to emphasize a celebratory mood.

For the oni motif, use triangular creases as guides and shape it while keeping the horns in mind.

For the otafuku, make good use of the white reverse side, rounding it off while aiming for a cute look.

By choosing different colors of origami paper and drawing various facial expressions, you can create your own unique Setsubun decorations.

It’s also recommended to finish it off gorgeously by mounting them on a base like a lace paper doily.

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Demon bean box

[Origami for Setsubun] How to Fold an Oni Bean-Holder Box [With Voice Commentary] Easy with One Sheet! Practical Origami You Can Use for Bean-Throwing

Making things with origami can bring enjoyment to older adults and is also expected to have brain-training benefits.

Origami uses the fingers a lot by moving the hands.

Because many nerves in the fingers connect to the brain, moving the fingertips helps activate the brain.

It is said to help prevent dementia or slow its progression.

This “Oni Bean Box” has simple steps, so many seniors may find it easy to try.

You can draw an ogre face on the surface to liven up seasonal festivities.

Since the ogre’s face forms a pouch, it can be used for bean throwing, too! Of course, you can also keep small items like candy in it, not just beans.

You can stand it up as a Setsubun decoration—there are lots of ways to enjoy this craft depending on your ideas.

Japanese bush warbler

[Origami] How to fold a Japanese bush warbler (uguisu)

With its distinctive song that warms the heart, the bush warbler has long been cherished as a harbinger of spring.

Even while winter’s chill still lingers, its call tells us a new season is on the way.

Let’s try making a bush warbler with origami! Origami is perfect for indoor fun, especially in the cold season.

You can create an adorable bush warbler from a single sheet of paper with simple steps.

While folding, you can keep your hands busy and chat with others, making it a great way to connect.

Display your finished piece in a common area or your own room—you’ll likely feel both joy and a sense of accomplishment long after you’re done.

Narcissus origami

[Origami] How to fold a winter flower: narcissus (daffodil) | Winter origami

This content shows how to create a three-dimensional daffodil, a flower that blooms beautifully in winter, using origami.

You use yellow origami to form the center of the flower, and the white on the reverse side expresses the soft color of the petals.

The process requires delicate finger movements and concentration: make firm pre-creases, then use them as guides to fold intricately.

If you pay attention to how you open cuts with scissors and fold with even lengths, you’ll achieve an even more beautiful daffodil.

Finally, attach leaves made from green origami to complete it, considering where on the flower they emerge and how they protrude as you assemble.

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snowman

Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi – Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”)

Would you like to enjoy making a snowman? Using white origami paper, skillfully move your fingertips as you shape it.

The key is to layer multiple sheets of origami to add a three-dimensional look.

You might make new discoveries as you create each part one by one.

Display the finished snowman by the window and enjoy the arrival of winter.

Origami is said to stimulate and activate the brain because you fold while thinking about the next steps.

Also, using your fingertips can provide brain-training benefits.

It’s an activity that’s easy for older adults to enjoy, so why not have fun doing it together with everyone?