Japan Tour

Sewing paper cranes together

The instructions for sewing a string of paper cranes is here : https://www.wikihow.com/
Assemble-a-Senbazuru - in this instructional text, it suggests using beads between the cranes - this is not necessary - just a thread to string them together. When the cranes are all on the string, they can be folded flat and placed in the suitcase.

  1. Cut a long length of thread according to your desired strand length. Usually, each strand is about 1 metre (3.3 ft) long. The length depends on how much space you want between each crane. The more space you want to leave, the longer the length of string you will need to use. Also, remember to leave extra string so that you can hang the strand when it is completed.[12]
    • If you want a much longer strand that will hang almost to the floor, use 2 metres (6.6 ft) or more of the thread.
    • You can make each strand as small as you like, but keep in mind that any string shorter than 0.5 metres (1.6 ft) will not hold many cranes.
    • Line up 40 paper cranes (or the number of cranes you are using per strand) and measure the thread or wire against them. This way you will ensure that there is enough thread or wire to string all the cranes.

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    Thread your sewing needle. Place the end of the string or wire through the eye of the needle so that at least 6 inches (15 cm) have passed through the eye. You will use this extra string to hang the strand.[13]
    • If you are using string, it may be easier if you slightly dampen the end before threading the needle.

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    Tie a bead at the bottom of the thread. To prevent the bead from falling off the string, tie a loose knot at the end of the string that is furthest away from the needle. Then pull the needle and thread through the bead, until it is at the end of your string.

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    Push the needle through the middle of the body of the crane up to the top. The crane is now on the string; simply slide it down so that it is next to the bead.

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    Add another bead to the string if you're using spacers. Pull the needle and thread (or wire) through the hole in the spacer bead. Then slide the spacer bead so that it is next to the crane. Spacer beads are not necessary, but many people find them helpful to prevent the cranes from bunching.
  6. NB. we are not using spacers

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    Repeat the threading process for each paper crane. If you are using 40 paper cranes per strand, you will repeat these steps 40 times until each crane is on the string.


How to make Origami Cranes

Proposed 2019 Japan Tour - Draft Itinerary

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Our songs for the Japan Tour:



We are the world
There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We all are a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need

[English Chorus:]

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me



[Japanese Chorus:]


Inochi no, tomoshi hi o
hitotsu ni shita kokoro de,
Mamoru no sa,
tsukami torunda
Kagayoku yo na
Akarui miai o sono te de

[English Chorus:]

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me




I still call Australia home

I've been to cities that never close down
from New York to Rio and old London town,
but no matter how far or how wide I roam
I still call Australia home.

I'm always traveling, I love being free,
and so I keep leaving the sun and the sea,
but my heart lies waiting over the foam.
I still call Australia home.

All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world,
away from their family and friends,
but as the world gets older and colder,
it's good to know where your journey ends.

But someday we'll all be together once more
when all of the ships come back to the shore.
Then I realise something I've always known.
I still call Australia home.
  


Waltzing Matilda

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong,
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me?

Chorus

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me?
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me?



Along came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he stowed that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me.

Chorus 

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me?
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me?
 
Chorus again



 Bookmark ideas from the web - here is some inspiration for making gifts for the Japanese kids!





 

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