Kabocha Musume (Pumpkin Lady)

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弐嶋優哉さんのブログで時事ネタとして公開されてた南瓜娘のイラストにすんげーツボにキタもんだから、毎度の事ながら勢いダケで作りだしたんだけど･･･完成してみりゃハロウィンっていつだっけ？ってくらい過ぎちゃってますネｗ11月に入ってから何かとチクチクと言われまくりですよ！！この人のムチっとしたようななんといいますか、表現したかったけど駄目だった･･･せめて雰囲気だけでもと頑張ったんですヽ（`Д´）ﾉ 展開図見てオナカイッパイって思いそうだけど、作ればきっと何かタブン見えてきます！！頑張る貴方が大好きっ！！じゅ・・・時間程度の簡単作業ですﾖ（ﾟ∀ﾟ）

Link to creater site for download : Kabocha Musume (Pumpkin Lady)

Japanese "Kadomatsu" and "Kumade," new Year's decorations

[Information from Yamaha-Motor]

Yamaha has arranged a special package of New Year's presents such as paper craft models of a Kadomatsu, a Tiger and a Kumade. These are typical symbols seen anywhere in Japan during the New Year's season. We have also prepared the 1998 New Year's calendar.

Please follow the assembly instructions and try your hand at making Japanese paper crafts!

Kadomatsu is a decoration consisting of a pair of pine trees and bamboo stems. It is placed on both sides of the front entrance of a house from January 1-7. It symbolizes that the tree provides longevity, prosperity and purity for the descent of the Gods. This custom was originally started in China around 8th Century and was later brought to Japan.

The Tiger is one of the twelve holy sings of the Chinese and Japanese zodiac, which is much different from Western astrology. It is based on a calendar that originated in ancient China and was brought to Japan around the 8th Century. By the 17th Century, it became widely common in the daily life of Japanese society.
The Tiger was regarded as one of the holy animals in China.

Kumade literally means "Bear's hand." This tool is normally used as a broom for sweeping fallen leaves in Autumn. However, particularly during the New Year's celebration, this tool is believed to collect all happiness and wealth, and is mostly used now by people in business.

Link to creater site for download : Japanese "Kadomatsu" and "Kumade," new Year's decorations

Two reindeer and a sleigh with Christmas card

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A special Christmas present from Yamaha. We have made paper craft models of Santa Claus's reindeer and sleigh.
Download them to enjoy your own Christmas. Our original Christmas card is also available.

Link to creater site for download : Two reindeer and a sleigh with Christmas card

Witch

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Every year on October 31st, children stay up late for Halloween. They dress in costumes like witches or ghosts, and go door-to-door in their neighborhoods. They knock on doors, calling out, "Trick or treat!" collecting candy from their neighbors. The children wait all year for this special night when their delighted laughter echoes throughout the town.
Why don't you and your family try your hand at creating this fun and scary paper craft symbol of Halloween.

Link to creater site for download : Witch

Jack-O-Lantern

[Information from Yamaha-Motor]
Every year on October 31st, children stay up late for Halloween. They dress in costumes like witches or ghosts, and go door-to-door in their neighborhoods. They knock on doors, calling out, "Trick or treat!" collecting candy from their neighbors. The children wait all year for this special night when their delighted laughter echoes throughout the town.
Why don't you and your family try your hand at creating this fun and scary paper craft symbol of Halloween.

Link to creater site for download : Jack-O-Lantern

Mikoshi

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Here is a lovely paper craft model of a Japanese Mikoshi,
a special and exciting part of seasonal Japanese festivals.
In Summer and Autumn, many area festivals are held all over Japan. There is game-playing, dancing, music and special food all for the festival.You might taste some sweet cotton candy or try catching goldfish! When the Mikoshi is coming, shouts of excitement are heard all over. "Wasshoi!" "Soina!" "Eiya!" Each district has a different, special call but the excitement of the participants and spectators is the same.
Why don't you and your family try your hand at creating this special Japanese Mikoshi!

Link to creater site for download : Mikoshi

Kabuto Kazari

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Tango-no-Sekku (The Boy's Festival) is held on May 5. It is held to express hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures are set up in the house during this festival, iris leaves are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and huge fish-like streamers are fastened to poles. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves are eaten on this day.

Link to creater site for download : Kabuto Kazari

Cherry blossom

[Information from Yamaha-Motor]

By changing the background you can enjoy either a daytime or nighttime "Hanami" cherry blossom viewing.
The Japanese have long thought of the sakura (cherry blossom) as the flower which symbolizes the nation.
It is mentioned in ancient myths, and the way its petals fall while still at the height of their beauty was interpreted by the old warrior class as symbolic of resignation and grace in death, qualities which the warriors rated highly.
There are numerous cherry blossom viewing spots throughout the country and one of the pleasures of life among the Japanese is the chance to hold a sake drinking party beneath a grove of cherry trees in full bloom.

Link to creater site for download : Cherry blossom

Hina Ningyou

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"The Festival of Dolls in Hina Matsuri", is one of the traditional annual Japanese festivals in Spring. Yamaha makes these events into exciting paper craft models that you and your whole family can enjoy!
Hina Matsuri is on March 3. This "Festival of Dolls" (also called, "The Girl's Festival") is the day on which wishes are made for the future happiness of all girls. A set of dolls dressed in costumes, originally worn in the royal court in ancient times, are displayed with peach blossoms decorations.

Link to creater site for download : Hina Ningyou

Oni no Men (ogre mask)

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"Demons in Setsubun" is one of the traditional annual Japanese festivals in Spring. Yamaha makes these events into interesting paper craft models that you and your whole family can enjoy.
Setsubun is on February 3 and is the first day of Spring according to the lunisolar calendar. On the evening of this day, people open the doors of their houses and drive the demons (i.e. bad luck) out of their homes and gardens by throwing handfuls of dried soy beans and shouting "Demon out! Good luck in!"

Link to creater site for download : Oni no Men (ogre mask)