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[For Seniors] Fun Origami Ideas to Feel the Season in November

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November is the season when autumn deepens and we begin to feel winter approaching.

During this time, when the wind can feel chilly, let’s enjoy some warm indoor recreation.

This time, we’ll introduce origami with a November theme.

We’ve gathered pieces that evoke November, such as flowers at their peak and seasonal foods.

We hope older adults can feel the season while making origami.

Origami can be done while seated and requires only simple materials, so it’s easy to try.

Since it involves moving the fingers, it can also help stimulate the brain—so please try making these together with older adults.

[For Seniors] Let’s Make Some for the Cold Season! November Origami (1–10)

Origami Owl

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Origami Owl

Owls have long been considered bringers of good fortune and are cherished as lucky charms.

For this owl wall decoration, you’ll cut out each part separately.

If you paste the wing pieces slightly raised from the construction paper, it creates a three-dimensional effect and becomes a key point.

Since there are also tasks that involve cutting small parts, it helps move the fingers and improve concentration, making it a recommended activity for older adults.

Try enjoying the wall-making process while chatting about the season.

Adding fallen leaves around it could make it livelier and even cuter.

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Origami roasted sweet potato

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Origami roasted sweet potato

Autumn is often called the season of hearty appetites, and it’s when many foods are especially delicious.

Let’s make one of those autumn treats—roasted sweet potatoes—out of origami.

Because the process is simple—just folding purple origami paper into the shape of a sweet potato—it’s important to be mindful of capturing the potato’s soft, rounded form and finishing it in a way that looks tasty.

Rather than making crisp, firm creases, lightly folding the paper will give it a softer look, which is also recommended.

While the purple peel is important, making the yellow interior and the wrapping paper three-dimensional will make it look even more appetizing.

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Origami apple

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Origami apple

This is an origami piece inspired by apples that become more delicious from autumn to winter.

The branch and leaf parts attached at the end add a cute touch.

The simple steps fold along four-section creases as a guide, and the key is to reduce corners and create roundness.

Keeping symmetry in mind and folding both sides the same way leads to a beautifully rounded overall shape.

It’s also recommended to make the branch and leaf parts deliberately sharp, as that will emphasize the roundness of the main body.

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[For Seniors] Try Making These in the Cold Season! November Origami (11–20)

Matsutake Mushroom Origami

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Matsutake Mushroom Origami

Let’s recreate the matsutake mushroom—an iconic flavor of Japan’s autumn—using origami.

A key point is to use both sides of the paper to clearly show the color difference between the cap and the stem, while shaping the overall form with a gentle roundness.

Once the piece is neatly folded, it’s also a good idea to draw patterns to make it look even more like a matsutake.

Try imagining a seasonal scene where matsutake are arranged—such as a circular layout inspired by a woven basket—so the mushrooms feel naturally grouped and evocative of the season.

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Origami Fallen Leaves

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Origami Fallen Leaves

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when the leaves on the trees turn brilliant colors, and even the scenery after they fall is beautiful, isn’t it? Let’s recreate those beautifully colored leaves with origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle, then add creases to suggest the leaf veins.

The key is to fold along the line that will become the center of the leaf and make the creases there.

Finally, shape it to give it a gentle roundness, trim the edges, and open it up to reveal your finished leaf.

Make leaves in a variety of colors to capture the full feeling of autumn foliage.

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Origami mandarin orange with leaf

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Origami mandarin orange with leaf

As autumn deepens and winter approaches, mandarins grow sweeter.

Let’s recreate those round, tasty mandarins with origami.

Fold the paper in half, add creases to divide it into thirds, then use those as guides to make a bold central line and round out the overall shape.

Making finer, tighter reverse folds along the edges will ultimately create a smoother roundness, so pay special attention to that part.

While keeping the left-right balance in mind, round the whole shape, attach the stem and leaf pieces, add some patterns, and you’re done.

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A cute three-dimensional origami squirrel

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A cute three-dimensional origami squirrel

Autumn is also the season for harvesting nuts and fruits, so we tend to picture squirrels busily scurrying around to gather them.

Let’s recreate an adorable squirrel—an animal that symbolizes autumn—using origami.

Starting with a long, narrow triangle based on diagonal creases as guides, we’ll shape the legs, face, and tail using reverse folds and other techniques.

It’s important to fold symmetrically along the center line, aiming for a figure that can stand on its own.

Finish by drawing the face and stripe patterns.

Because the creases are fine, this project helps develop precise finger movements and concentration.

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