【Part1】Mastering Japanese Culture Goods Wholesale: Traditional Craftsmanship, International Appeal, Mino Washi Traditional Paper Products from Japan: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd
2025.04.22
【Company Profile – Ishikawa Paper Crafts】 | Mino‑Washi Manufacturer & Japanese Gift Wholesale for EU/US Importers
Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—the birthplace of Mino‑washi—Ishikawa Paper Crafts Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and wholesales hand‑crafted washi lifestyle goods. Guided by our “Washi Artisanship” philosophy, we add entertainment value to traditional Japanese crafts, planning, developing, producing, and distributing innovative items for corporate buyers in Europe and North America seeking bulk import of premium Japanese souvenirs, stationery, and décor. We hold the largest number of certified “Mino‑Washi Brand” products in Japan and worldwide.
OEM & Private‑Label Production | Hand‑dyed Mino‑washi, chiyogami, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New‑Year ornaments, twelve‑animal displays, hina dolls, Boys’ Day samurai dolls, kabuto helmet sets, koinobori carp‑streamer décor, entryway ornaments, seasonal goods, Washi Korokoro figures, chirimen crepe dolls, papier‑mâché, kokeshi, inbound‑tourism gifts, overseas souvenirs, Japanese stationery (money envelopes, noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuin books), wagasa umbrellas, sensu & uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business‑card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), clip‑style washi magnets, tenugui cloths, Japanese‑pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil‑blotting paper, washi coasters, torn‑paper collages, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys, folk toys—over 1,200 handmade SKUs released annually for wholesalers, import agents, museum shops, and e‑commerce retailers worldwide.
Custom Papier‑Mâché Figures — OEM/Original projects for anime characters, event mascots, corporate icons, regional yuru‑kyara, and shrine specialties.
OEM Case Studies
[Anime Characters]
Chibi Maruko‑chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nippon Vogue Co.), Rurouni Kenshin, Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko‑sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
[Yuru‑Kyara – Regions, Corporations, Sports]
Cui‑daore Tarō, Tsubakurō (Yakult Swallows), Chukyō‑kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle Mascots – Government & Museums]
SLIM lunar lander (JAXA), Ki‑61 Hien fighter (Gifu‑Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Nagaragawa Railway sightseeing train, Gifu Bus
[Historic Warlords]
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kichō (Nō‑hime), Ishida Mitsunari, Ōtani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasu, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru
[Animal Mascots]
Dormouse, Jersey cow, Wolf
We wholesale to tourist‑souvenir shops, lifestyle‑goods retailers, department stores, e‑commerce platforms, doll and ceramics stores, lacquerware dealers, stationery & book shops, kimono merchants, tea and confectionery makers, specialty paper stores, shrines & temples, florists, event planners, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas distributors, ad agencies, promotional‑goods suppliers, gift & hobby stores, and washi boutiques—providing flexible MOQ and drop‑ship options for EU/US corporate importers.
Premium washi souvenirs for travelers, high‑end Japanese cultural gifts for Europe & North America, export‑ready traditional crafts, inbound‑tourism merchandise, bespoke OEM projects, and best‑selling Japanese gift sets.
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“Share the Rich Spirit of Japan” — News & Updates for Global Buyers
■ Ishikawa Paper Crafts Official Site ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(Visit our top page for the latest B2B information.)
■ Special Offers | New‑Product Purchase Benefits blog ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
Buy smart & save—discover a wealth of exclusive perks for wholesale customers!
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Cherry‑tree leaves are turning green—it’s officially late spring in Japan.
Our family dog is wrestling with my younger brother again today!
Ready to brighten your storefront or office? Here’s a quick seasonal update ^^
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★★★ Round‑up of Our Latest Blog Posts ★★★
Part 1: Be the first! Sii‑ng Summer Catalog has arrived.
Part 2: Obon merchandise is live! Expanded glassware collection.
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〇●〇 The Sii‑ng Summer Catalog is now available 〇●〇
“Sii‑ng Japanese Stationery, Origami Paper & Regular Order Items” — ideal for wholesale Japanese stationery importers and museum‑shop buyers.
Enjoy free domestic shipping on wholesale orders over ¥10,000 (net). Ask about FOB export rates for EU/US bulk shipments.
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Is it too early for summer goods? Absolutely not! Your customers want to secure seasonal best‑sellers first.
Discover a playful, kawaii lineup that sparks a smile.
Staff pick from Yamashita: “Maru‑Maru Gomazarashis” sea‑seal figurines.
■ Download the Sii‑ng Summer Catalog [password required] ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/30/330_1_file.pdf
■ Download the Sii‑ng New‑Product Catalog [password required] ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/29/329_1_file.pdf
Catalogs are password‑protected; please contact our Circulation Dept.
If the link fails, we can send files via GigaFile or e‑mail. Just ask!
*Special wholesale discount tiers apply.
【Ordering Guidelines – Please read before placing your B2B order】
1. Specify either the 7‑digit catalog code or our 5‑digit in‑house code.
2. Item name (abbreviations okay).
3. Order quantity — observe the lot size (usually 5 units, occasionally 1).
*Order in multiples of the lot size; e.g., for 7 units, order 10.
4. No backorders for Sii‑ng products; please reorder if stock is gone.
*Sii‑ng items on backorder are exempt from free‑shipping promotions.
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〇●〇 NEW Obon Products Have Arrived! 〇●〇
• “Glass Shōryō‑uma (Cucumber)”
• “Glass Shōryō‑uma (Eggplant)”
• “Glass Shōryō‑uma with Wooden Base Set”
• “s33‑842 Chrysanthemum Bon Lantern Set”
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Cucumber and eggplant spirit‑horses crafted in shimmering glass—expand your Obon lineup today!
The cool transparency of glass helps beat Japan’s midsummer heat.
Shōryō‑uma are cucumber or eggplant figures offered during Obon so ancestral spirits can travel between this world and the next.
Stay tuned—Obon Products Feature in our May “Iki‑Iki News”!
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★★★ Latest Catalog Updates ★★★
Introducing the Ishikawa Paper Crafts Summer Catalog!
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Did you know we’ve refreshed our “Summer Goods Catalog”?
Download here ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/36/136_1_file.pdf
Featuring uchiwa fans (p. 2), glass wind‑bells (p. 5), and sensu fans (Mino‑washi & silk, p. 6).
■ 50+ new brooch designs added—perfect for clothing, hats, or kimono obi.
Six‑point stars, flowers, and hearts debut this season.
【Bonus】Free domestic shipping when you spend ¥10,000+ on brooches and other items.
Koku and Shira series have separate barcodes so you can curate your favourite patterns.
■ Earrings Series—hand‑dyed Mino‑washi in chic black with gold and silver accents, a perennial best‑seller.
■ “Sui Silk Sensu” – fan clear‑cases with hooks (Catalog p. 9 onwards) ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/25/325_1_file.pdf
Choose between white boxes or clear cases; add just ¥25 to upgrade (mixed lot 100+). Built‑in hooks widen display options.
【Three Special Perks】
• Order 20+ “Washi Artisan Uchiwa” — get a free bamboo display stand.
• Order 12+ “Hand‑dyed Mino‑Washi Sensu” — receive a promotional bamboo rack.
• Free shipping on combined orders of glass wind‑bells, sensu, uchiwa & regular goods totalling ¥10,000+ (deadline applies).
▼ Sensu & Uchiwa — registered “Made in Japan” Mino‑Washi brand products.
Each fan is individually hand‑dyed in Kyoto using authentic washi craftsmanship.
▼ Wind‑bells — an all‑season hit with inbound tourists.
Crafted in the snowy heritage town of Shirakawa‑gō, they offer an exotic chime loved worldwide.
■ “Ki‑Gokoro‑ya Small‑Pattern Tenugui”
See our Japanese‑gifts catalog (p. 7) ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/36/136_1_file.pdf
Create free custom labels—a simple OEM request!
Offer your customers a one‑of‑a‑kind tenugui featuring their logo or store name.
Order custom‑label tenugui via our Rakuten page ↓
https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/%E6%89%8B%E3%81%AC%E3%81%90%E3%81%84/?sid=391090
MOQ 100; design‑change fee applies (please consult us).
■ “Ultra‑Lightweight 24‑Rib Long Umbrella Series”
■ “Ultra‑Lightweight 12‑Rib Folding Umbrella Series”
Stronger, lighter, UV‑cut coated! Download the wagasa umbrella catalog ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/94/294_1_file.pdf
*Special wholesale tiers available.
【Why source from Ishikawa Paper Crafts?】
• Exclusive discount rates for contract repeat buyers.
• Order from just one umbrella; choose your colours (umbrella‑box packed).
• Order 20+ wagasa and get one sample selected by us (write “Sample Please”).
• Fastest turnaround: same‑day dispatch possible!
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Next year’s zodiac is Horse (午)!
We’re actively developing Eto products featuring this noble animal.
Symbolising health and abundance, the graceful horse brings power‑driven success and happiness.
It’s an auspicious emblem for victory, prayer fulfilment, business prosperity, academic success, family harmony, and thriving romance.
Thinking of buying early? Need the catalog ASAP? We’ve got you covered…
Product profile for Horse items launches late May—get the scoop before the catalog release!
Photos, JAN codes, MSRP, sizes, set contents, and materials—all in one sheet.
Request via our Circulation Dept. and use it in your sales materials.
Product‑specific images also available on request—contact us.
Many thanks to those who have already pre‑ordered today!
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〇●〇 Popular‑Item Spotlight: Hand‑Dyed Mino‑Washi Sensu Fans 〇●〇
Bilingual instructions (Japanese & English) included—perfect for export gift sets.
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Hand‑dyed Mino‑washi, made in Japan, with gift‑ready bamboo display stands and free‑shipping perks!
【Real‑world success】
Our inbound‑tourism best‑seller now ships with an extra Mino‑Washi info leaflet.
Not just any washi—this leaflet is printed on premium stock with an English translation.
