This is a progressive paper folding story of an orphan boy named Joto-Ku in Japan. It is my own story inspired by the story "How Charlie Bought His Boat" in Murray and Rigney's book, "Fun With Paper Folding." I have been telling this story for more than three decades now, mostly during origami lessons in Broward County Libraries. The name "Joto-Ku" was on one of the business cards my dad picked up from a business trip to Japan when I was in high school.

A video demonstration of a short story to be told using different Origami folds. It is a great tool to share with students and even teach them how to do it, developing a wide range of abilities. For more visit www.mrorigamichael.com