STORY

Connecting memories
to our greatest scene.

In 2002, cranes descended from the sky as a symbol of peace.
On June 21, 2026, Japan and Tunisia meet again in the 1000th FIFA World Cup match.

On June 14, 2002, Japan defeated Tunisia 2-0 and reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

After the 2002 final, around 2.7 million origami cranes folded by children descended into the sky above Yokohama International Stadium.

On June 21, 2026, Japan and Tunisia will meet again on the World Cup stage. That match is the 1000th FIFA World Cup match.

We carry that memory forward as a yell of peace and respect. With 1,000 origami cranes, we move together toward our greatest scene.

HISTORY TIMELINE

2002.6.14

Japan vs Tunisia

Japan won 2-0 and reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

2002 FINAL

Cranes over Yokohama

After the final, around 2.7 million cranes folded by children descended into Yokohama International Stadium.

2026.6.21

The 1000th Match

Japan and Tunisia meet again on the World Cup stage. That match is the 1000th FIFA World Cup match.

Origami cranes symbolize peace and hope. Each folded crane can carry a message across borders and cultures.

This project collects 1,000 peace messages and folds them into 1,000 origami cranes to send a yell of peace and respect from Japan to the world.

This project is not an official FIFA program. The milestone match information is based on FIFA official announcements.

Your message becomes one crane for peace. Write a message and join the action.