Red-crown Crane

 


Red-crown Crane

The red-crowned crane is a national treasure and is regarded as the symbol of happiness. 

It holds a special place in the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea as a symbol of longevity and immortality in Taoism, with immortals often depicted riding on cranes in art and literature. 

The Japanese crane is considered to be most beautiful when it spreads open its long wings, and inhabits the eastern regions of the northern island of Hokkaido. 

The crane is known as "tancho" or "tancho-zuru" in Japanese. When written with the Chinese characters "red" and "summit," which also indicates the "crown" of the head.

It is said to live for 1,000 years and appears on the 1000-yen note and is featured in the logo of Japan Airlines. 

Origami cranes are symbols of peace, and the folding of 1,000 cranes is believed to grant wishes.

Comments

Anonymous said…
There was a Japanese girl who made 1000 origami cranes. Sadako? (WhatsApp comment from an alumni group member)
June 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Kieran said…
Indeed

https://www.japan-experience.com/plan-your-trip/to-know/understanding-japan/senbazuru-one-thousand-cranes

- Kieran
June 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Anonymous said…
You’re creating quite a legacy with your artwork, Kieran!
FYI, I returned last night. (WhatsApp comment from a dear neighbor)
June 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Kieran said…
Good to know you’re back. Trust you had a good trip. We should get together soon. - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice to learn - you did bring out things I missed out. (WhatsApp comment from a great friend with a lot of common interests)
June 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks, Khalid. We live to learn, there so much to discover - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Anonymous said…
BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL ❤️ (WhatsApp comment from a friend who recently lost her spouse)
June 29, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Kieran said…
I first came across this artist at our PAMF Medical Center in Mountain View
https://images.app.goo.gl/8jZqHZvGMaxxEm8k8 - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh wait!!! I think Ashok and I have stood by this art piece and been in awe. Is this the big bunch of flowers suspended in the foyer, kind of?? We were there a couple of times for the thorocentisis (Reply to above comment)
June 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Kieran said…
Yes, it’s the very same one - Kieran
June 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Anonymous said…
YAY!! A new connection to my precious Ashok ❤️ (Reply to above comment)
June 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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