She started out in origami for more practical reasons ... The practice is called “Senbazuru,” which translates to “one thousand cranes.” The traditional wish is for good health; or ...

She created origami cranes during her hospital treatment to pray for a recovery before she died of leukemia at age 12. After her death, origami cranes became an international symbol of peace ...

A zero-g indicator in the form of an origami crane ... the number markings on the crane — there is a number '10' on each of its wings and a flag from each one of our countries on the tail ...