Makoto Yamaguchi
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Born in Tokyo in 1944. Mr. Yamaguchi has taken an active part in origami as a professional creator after working with the Nippon Origami Association. In 1989, he opened "Gallery Origami House", a venue to showcase the works of origami creators. He has worked hard to encourage young creators to continue to improve their models, to interchange with foreign groups and creators abroad. His enthusiasm for origami has led him to become involved with origami associations around the world. JOAS (Japanese Origami Academic Society) Board of Driectors President; Board member of NOA (Nippon Origami Association); member of OrigamiUSA, member of British Origami Society and Chief Editor of "Origami Tanteidan" magazine.
Books
- Origami in English by Yamaguchi Makoto, ISBN 4770020279
- Let's Enjoy Paper Folding Vol.1: Origami Flowers and Vegetables, ISBN 4321455014
- Let's Enjoy Paper Folding: Vol. 2: Animals, ISBN 4321455022
- Kusudama Ball Origami, ISBN 0870408631
- Tanoshii Origami Tenshu, ISBN 4391120313
- Joyful Life with Origami/Kurashi ni Yakudatsu Jitsuyou Origami, ISBN 4791600851
- Origami in English, ISBN 4770020279
External links
- British Origami Society (http://www.britishorigami.org.uk)
- Gallery Origamihouse (http://www.origamihouse.jp/)