= Orizuru
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Orizuru, often referred to as "folded crane" in Japanese, is a traditional origami figure that symbolizes peace, hope, and healing. The crane has significant cultural importance in Japan and is linked to various legends, one of the most famous being the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who developed leukemia after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. According to the legend, if someone folds one thousand origami cranes, they will be granted a wish or recover from illness.
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