Model

Model (mod⋅el) - (n) a blueprint for constructing reproducible objects of large scales (i.e. robots of mass destruction, houses); an object that looks similar to its real counterpart but exists to fool the world (i.e. biting into a piece of "sushi" and finding out it is made of paper)

1. Gundam model: Gundams are originally made out of plastic and pieced together. I plan to reproduce it as a paper model or drawing.
2. Sushi model: As I realized that most of my items dealt with objects related to Japan, I decided to include a universal representation of Japan. My goal is to make a 3D model of sushi out of paper.
3. Paper doll: My original paper doll was two-dimensional object which enabled to possibility of changing its clothes. I plan to turn this into a three-dimensional figure that's wearing traditional Japanese clothing.
4. Architectural model: I plan to use the model of a traditional Japanese garden as a reference to make my own version. The materials I plan to use are construction paper for most of the details and foamboards for its base.
5. Koi fish model: I plan to build my koi fish out of paper. I want to add some to my architectural model to create a koi fish pond.
6. Turtle model: Originally an origami, I plan to use it as a base for a more realistic looking turtle. This version will also be created out of paper, but will be moving away from origami.
7. Bento box model: I consider this a cultural asset of Japan as I see them amongst many school students. I plan to make this a functional bento box in which you could lift the lid and see what's inside.
8. Game console model: Japan is known for producing many of our games and consoles that are here in the US today. I thinking about building one of the Nintendo consoles.
9. Shrimp model: This will be a paper model of a shrimp. I'll either create a realistic shrimp or shrimp tempura.
10. Chopsticks model: Like other Asian countries, chopsticks are widely used in Japan. These will be created out of paper and will look three-dimensional.

(Edit, 12:55 PM - I'm not exactly sure if I should keep this idea since it technically isn't something invented by me. I don't know if I should just focus my items on things that you would find in a Japanese garden or if I should start from scratch.)