Origami (折り紙, origami) (derived from "ori" meaning "to fold", and "kami", meaning paper) is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns. "Origami" refers to all types of paper folding, even those of non-Asian origin.

Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors. Contrary to most popular belief, traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603-1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper during the creation of the design.

Origami Club (English)
Origami Club (Japanese)
Origami Therapy: Web site explaining how origami can be used for therapy

Nurie is a coloring book. "Nuri" is part of the verb "nurimasu (to paint)," and "e" means "pictures." "Nu" is one of the few characters that not many words start with. Although nurie is not really a part of Japanese culture, try it for fun anyway!

Nurie Coloring: Many color templates available for download.
Coloring Museum: Nurie Museum.
Japan Brainhealth Institute: This institute uses Nurie as a therapeutic tool for reactivating the brain. They also offer training courses for Nurie instructors.
SHOP Solleille: Retail shop that sells goods of Jun'ichi Nakahara. Nakahara is a well-known Japanese artist who drew illustrations of beautiful girls/women.
Makoto Garou: Makoto Gallery. One of the well-known Nurie/manga artists.
All About Nurie: (Japanese)
All About Nurie: (english)
Kids Web Japan: Nurie:Color in some pictures of Japan.
Anpan-man Nurie: Color the Japanese anime character, "Anpan-man". 
Kikki's Work shop: Try the "Coloring Picture Grand Prix!