Summary: Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade SoraNews
- "Musubi" envelopes provide stable employment for people with disabilities through design and packaging work.
- The envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper, symbolizing hope and peace.
- 50 yen from each envelope is donated to the Nippon Foundation Children’s Support Fund.
A: Hey! Did you hear about these new envelopes for New Year?
B: No! What are they like?
A: They’t called “Musubi.” It’s a new take on otoshidama!
B: Otoshidama? Oh, those money envelopes kids get?
A: Exactly! But Musubi is special. It looks simple, with just one character.
B: Wow! What’s so special about it?
A: It helps people with disabilities! The design work is done by support facilities.
B: That’s amazing! More jobs for them!
A: And the envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper! You know, from Hiroshima?
B: Seriously?! That’s so meaningful. Senbazuru!
A: Yep! And 50 yen from each envelope goes to help kids who need it.
B: So, it's like… giving a little extra for a good cause?
A: Totally! It’s a little pricier, 150 yen each, but it’s worth it.
B: That’s really cool! It’s like Otoshidama 2.0, right?
A: That's what they're calling it! You can use them for anything, not just New Year.
B: I might get a pack! It’s a great way to do something good.
- The envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper, symbolizing hope and peace.
- 50 yen from each envelope is donated to the Nippon Foundation Children’s Support Fund.
A: Hey! Did you hear about these new envelopes for New Year?
B: No! What are they like?
A: They’t called “Musubi.” It’s a new take on otoshidama!
B: Otoshidama? Oh, those money envelopes kids get?
A: Exactly! But Musubi is special. It looks simple, with just one character.
B: Wow! What’s so special about it?
A: It helps people with disabilities! The design work is done by support facilities.
B: That’s amazing! More jobs for them!
A: And the envelopes are made from recycled origami crane paper! You know, from Hiroshima?
B: Seriously?! That’s so meaningful. Senbazuru!
A: Yep! And 50 yen from each envelope goes to help kids who need it.
B: So, it's like… giving a little extra for a good cause?
A: Totally! It’s a little pricier, 150 yen each, but it’s worth it.
B: That’s really cool! It’s like Otoshidama 2.0, right?
A: That's what they're calling it! You can use them for anything, not just New Year.
B: I might get a pack! It’s a great way to do something good.
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Summary
Musubi envelopes offer stable jobs for people with disabilities & use recycled origami crane paper (symbolizing peace). 50 yen/envelope supports children. A meaningful, slightly pricier (150 yen) take on traditional otoshidama! #Otoshidama2.0
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Date: Dec. 26, 2025
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Created: 2025/12/28 21:44
Updated: 2025/12/29 11:47
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