Japanese cranes, or tancho (丹頂鶴), symbolize longevity, luck, and loyalty in Japanese culture. They are also admired for their grace and resilience. In the harsh winters of Hokkaido, these cranes survive through endurance and teamwork, a testament to the idea that dedication and effort can overcome adversity. Just as the cranes thrive through persistence, the principle of doryoku wa uragiranai inspires individuals to keep striving, trusting that their perseverance will eventually yield meaningful outcomes. Origami cranes have become a powerful symbol of a world without nuclear weapons following the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. At the time of the bombing Sadako Sasaki, a two year old girl, was one kilometre from the centre of the Hiroshima blast. Despite her proximity she survived the immediate effects. However, 10 years later she was diagnosed with leukaemia. While hospitalised Sasaki learned that, according to Japanese legend, if she folded 1,000 paper cranes she would be granted a wish. She started out folding dozens of cranes each day. When she ran out of paper, she used medicine wrappings and whatever else she could find. But sadly her condition worsened and she died aged 12. Many laureates have worked to fight against nuclear weapons including the 2024 peace laureate, Nihon Hidankyo. The Japanese organisation comprised of survivors was awarded “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.” Heiwa