We are looking for participants for our 9/19 Origami Workshop: Glowing Origami! Let's Make Zoo Birds! (Application deadline: 9/9)

From October 9th to 12th, 2026, Ueno Zoo will be open until 8 PM (details regarding the evening hours will be announced later on the official website). During these evening hours, we plan to display and illuminate origami in the shape of animals. In this workshop, we will all make the origami that will be displayed during the evening hours. Please apply!

Using a large, transparent sheet that folds like paper, you will create original origami pieces under the guidance of an origami artist. In the morning session, you will fold a "penguin," and in the afternoon session, you will fold a "Shoebill." Each participant will make two origami creations, one of which will be displayed during the evening hours (you can take the other home with you).

Introduction to Origami Artists

Morning session: Mr. Higashi Katsukawa

Born in 1997. Resides in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo.
Representative of "Kashiori," the Kashiwa branch of the Japan Origami Association.
Author of the book "Difficult Origami for Beginners" (KADOKAWA).

Afternoon session: Mr. Kaito Nagayama

Born in 1997. Resides in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. Holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Tokyo.
Origami instruction for NHK E-TV's "The Origami Witch and the Doctor's Square Time".
Works contributed to "New Generation: The Ultimate Origami" (Seitosha), among others.

日時

Saturday, September 19, 2026 *Event will be held rain or shine

① Morning session 1: 10:00-11:00
② Morning session 2: 11:30 - 12:30
③ Afternoon session 1: 13:30-14:30
④ Afternoon session 2: 15:00-16:00

place

Ueno Zoo West Garden Management Office, 1st Floor (Not open to the public)
*Detailed information regarding the meeting method will be sent to the winners.

Capacity

10 pairs per session

subject

Generally, children must be elementary school age or older (one accompanying adult is allowed).
*Participation is by prior registration only; only those who have registered will be able to participate.

Participation fee

Free (separate admission fee required)

How to Apply

Please apply using the application form below.

・Only one person can apply at a time. Each person may only apply once.
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Please pay special attention if you are applying via mobile phone.
If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact the Ueno Zoo Education and Outreach Section.

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deadline

Valid for submissions sent until Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held, and all applicants, regardless of whether they are selected or not, will be notified by email by September 12th (Saturday). Please note that duplicate applications will be invalid.

others

If you are unable to attend after being selected, please contact the Education and Outreach Section (see contact information below).

Contact

Ueno Zoo Education and Outreach Section
Phone: 03-3828-5171 (main)
Reception hours are from 9:30 to 17:00 (excluding park holidays). Please ask for the "Education and Outreach Section".
*If you select "3" in the automated voice system, you will be connected to the Education and Outreach Section.