Wholesale Japanese Traditional Handmade Crafts Direct From Japan: Exporting Japanese Mino Washi traditional Paper Products :Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
2025.04.30Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. Monthly Trade Journal – New-Product Special Deals Latest Updates. We enthusiastically deliver vibrant news to spirited professionals importing authentic Japanese crafts and giftware!
Latest Edition May 2025 Issue No. 486 Iki-Iki Newsletter
■Brand-new! 2026 Zodiac Horse New-Year Decorations – Catalog & Product Profile “2026 Zodiac Horse profile released 5/20!”
■New item!Refreshing Glass Obon Display Ceramic Bon Lantern Set – perfect for corporate buyers of premium Japanese décor Free Shipping Offer!
■New item!Charming Summer Money Envelopes featured in this newsletter – ideal for wholesale Japanese stationery imports Free Shipping Offer!
■Pre-Price-Increase Sale!Feng Shui Mini Daruma & Mini Gods-of-Fortune Papier-Mâché Figures “Reserve in May and keep the old price even after June!”
■Current Bonus Campaigns! So many deals for wholesale buyers [Special Benefit Info] Blog Introducing New-Product Purchase Bonuses Click Here!
Highlights of the 2025 Summer Catalog & Exclusive Bonuses
■Summer Essential #1 – Original Made-in-Japan Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi Folding Fans. Hand-crafted Japanese paper fans, perfect corporate gifts for Western wholesale importers. Free Bamboo Display Stand + Free Shipping!
■Summer Essential #2 – Best-seller for inbound tourism! Japanese art patterns Silk Folding Fans with optional white box or clear case – ideal for bulk souvenir orders.
■Summer Essential #3 – Original Made-in-Japan Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi Uchiwa Fans “Washi-Craft Artisan Fans”. Perfect for wholesalers seeking eco-friendly Japanese paper products.Free Bamboo Display Stand + Free Shipping!
■Summer Essential #4 – Beautifully crisp sound! 10 styles of Hand-Blown Glass Wind Chimes. Order any combination of fans or chimes totaling ¥10,000 (wholesale price) to qualify for Free Shipping!
■Summer Essential #5 – Best-selling 24-rib design, lightweight fiberglass Japanese Parasol Umbrellas. Order 20+ and get a free sample!
■Summer Essential #6 – 49 designs of Traditional Pattern Tenugui Towels. Free Custom Retail Label Creation for branded corporate merchandise!
■Summer Essential #7 – Perfect for festivals! Classic Japanese toys Paper Balloons: goldfish, cat, panda, penguin & blow-back whistle.Great for souvenir stores & event merch.
■Summer Essential #8 – New item! Refreshing Glass Obon Display Ceramic Bon Lantern Set Free Shipping for bulk import orders!
■Summer Essential #9 – New item! Adorable Summer Money Envelopes in many designs. Free Shipping Offer for overseas corporate buyers.
Iki-Iki Newsletter May 2025 Issue No. 486 (PDF) ← Click here for the PDF.
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■Current Bonus Campaigns! A wealth of benefits for wholesale importers ↓↓
[Special Benefit Info] Blog Introducing New-Product Purchase Bonuses Click Here!
Founded 1902 (Meiji 35) – Hand-Crafted Washi Expertise
TEL +81-575-33-0228 FAX +81-575-35-1363
[Company Profile] Ishikawa Shigyo
Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu – the heart of Mino-Washi paper. We manufacture, wholesale & export over 1,200 varieties of hand-crafted Japanese paper goods each year, integrating traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design entertainment. Number 1 in certified Mino-Washi branded products worldwide.
OEM & Private-Label Production: hand-dyed Mino-Washi, chiyogami, DIY kits, paper dolls, zodiac & seasonal ornaments, hina dolls, kabuto displays, carp-streamer displays, entrance décor, gift stationery, tenugui, Japanese umbrellas, fans, uchiwa, washi photo frames, accessories and more for global B2B buyers.
Custom Papier-Mâché Figures: anime, event & corporate characters, regional mascots, shrine memorabilia and more – extensive OEM experience for brand licensing.
OEM Examples
[Anime Characters]
Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Sekiguchi Co.), Rurouni Kenshin, Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
[Regional & Corporate Mascots / Sports]
Kuidaore Taro (Osaka), Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle & Museum Characters]
SLIM Lunar Lander (JAXA), Type-3 Fighter Hien (Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Tourist Train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus (Gifu Bus Co.)
[Historic Samurai Figures]
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kicho (Nohime), Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasu, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru
[Animal Characters]
Ferret, Dormouse, Jersey Cattle (Keep Association), Wolf (Mitsumine Shrine)
We supply to souvenir shops, lifestyle stores, department stores, e-commerce, doll & ceramic shops, stationery/book retailers, kimono dealers, tea & confectionery makers, paper boutiques, shrines & temples, florists, event planners, paper museums, global exporters, promo-goods agencies, hobby shops and more – your trusted source for wholesale Japanese crafts.
Iki-Iki Newsletter May 2025 Issue No. 486 (PDF) ← Click here for the PDF.
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■Latest! 2026 Zodiac Horse New-Year Décor – Wholesale Catalog & Product Profile “2026 Zodiac Horse profile released 5/20”
Hot News! 2026 Zodiac Horse “UMA” New-Product Update for global importers!
“2026 Zodiac Horse Catalog” ships in June,
The detailed product profile goes live on May 20!
Order by the end of June and enjoy FREE shipping again this year!
≪2026 Zodiac Horse New-Year Décor≫
The graceful Horse symbolizes health, abundance and unstoppable horsepower for success & happiness. A lucky charm for victory, wish-fulfillment, thriving business, academic achievement, family harmony, prosperity and romantic success.
Our new Horse-themed product line is now in active development!
Mino-Washi-covered ceramic figurines, chirimen ornaments, papier-mâché zodiac dolls, netsuke charms, DIY craft kits, tenugui towels, kaishi papers – plus brand-new ceramic figure sets!
Stay tuned for even more powerful Zodiac Horse items for wholesale export!
“2026 Zodiac Horse Product Profile” launches 5/20!
For priority quotes, contact our sales reps today →
Yoshiko Minowa 090-5116-7153
Yurika Yamashita 080-2659-6912
Mayumi Sato 090-5851-4673
■NEW! Refreshing Glass Obon Display Ceramic Bon-Lantern Set - Free Shipping Bonus!
≪Trial Offer≫ Combine Obon displays with any other items to reach ¥10,000 wholesale and get FREE freight worldwide!
Glass Obon Display – Set
21743 Glass Spirit-Horse on Paulownia Stand ¥4,100 + tax Size 170 × 130 × 85 mm
Glass Obon Display – Single Pieces
21741 Glass Spirit-Horse (Cucumber) ¥1,850 + tax Size 100 × 50 × 70 mm
21742 Glass Spirit-Horse (Eggplant) ¥1,850 + tax Size 60 × 30 × 50 mm
Ceramic Obon Display
21831 s33-842 Chrysanthemum Bon Lantern Set ¥3,300 + tax Lantern Height 280 mm
■NEW! Cute Summer Money Envelopes galore! Discover seasonal Japanese stationery in our newsletter with Free Shipping Bonus!
≪Trial Offer≫ Order Seeing brand stationery plus any items totaling ¥10,000 wholesale and shipping is FREE!
Tons of adorable summer envelopes! (Partial preview) *Seeing catalog is password-protected – please contact us below.
■Pre-Price-Increase SALE! Feng-Shui Mini Daruma & Mini Gods-of-Fortune Papier-Mâché! “Reserve in May and keep old prices after June!”
Prices will rise soon on these best-sellers!
Orders delivered after June still honor current pricing – bulk-reserve by the end of May for maximum savings!
2025 Inbound Tourism Catalog ← Click for PDF
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■2025 Summer Catalog – Product Highlights & Special Bonuses
2025 Summer Catalog ← Click for PDF
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■Summer Essentials #1! Original Made in Japan Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi Folding Fans – see p.6 for detailsMeticulously hand-dyed Mino-Washi, handcrafted in Japan—ideal for gifts, wholesale imports, and corporate souvenir programs.
Free Bamboo Display Stand Bonus!+ Free Worldwide Shipping!
■Perfect for gifts, top choice for inbound tourism, and a best-selling overseas souvenir! Includes a bilingual (Japanese & English) product-guide bookmark.
■Trial Offer: Purchase any mix of fans, uchiwa, or glass wind chimes plus other items totaling ¥10,000 (wholesale) and enjoy FREE shipping.
■Bonus: Order 12+ fans and receive a complimentary bamboo display rack.
[Custom Fan Production]
≪OEM Orders Welcome≫
• MOQ 100 units
• Full-color (4C) printing available ※plate fee extra
• Can use supplied paper as well as premium Mino-Washi
• Supplied in paper gift boxes ※specification negotiable
• Photo-label boxes available ※proof & label fee extra
≪Name-& Logo Printing≫
• Your logo or company name can be added.
※Direct fan printing incurs plate & print fees.
• Production time: about one month for 100 units (longer in peak season).
Note: add approx. one month for artwork approval on personalized orders.
Please contact your sales representative for details.
■Summer Essentials #2! Bestseller series! Extremely popular with inbound tourists! Japanese art designs, Silk Fans – see p.18 Available in white box or clear case.
■Summer Essentials #3! Original Made in Japan Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi Round Fans “Washi-Artisan Uchiwa” – p.19Hand-crafted in Japan using premium dyed Mino-Washi paper.Free Bamboo Display Stand Bonus! + Free Shipping!
■Trial Offer: Order any mix of fans, uchiwa, or wind chimes plus items totaling ¥10,000 and enjoy FREE shipping.
■Bonus: Order 20+ uchiwa and receive a complimentary bamboo display rack.
■Bonus: Get a premium bamboo rack when you order 12+ fans or 20+ uchiwa.
■Summer Essentials #4! Enjoy the clear, cool sound of 10 styles of glass wind chimes — see p.22 Order any mix of fans, uchiwa, or chimes plus ¥10,000 in other items and get FREE shipping!
■Trial Offer: Same FREE shipping deal applies (¥10,000+ wholesale).
■Current Bonus Campaigns! Discover a wealth of promotions [Special Bonus Info] Blog – New-Product Purchase Benefits Click here!
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We at Ishikawa Shigyo hand-craft each Japanese-style item with love in the Mino-washi heartland. Our warm, authentic products aim to bring smiles, inspiration, and happiness to your customers.
Founded in 1902, we produce over 1,300 kinds of handmade Japanese crafts!
Head Office – Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Japanese site, English site, Head-Office Facebook, Instagram
〒501-3721 Gifu Prefecture, Mino City, Yoshikawa-cho 2382 TEL +81-575-33-0228 FAX +81-575-35-1363
Business Hours 08:30–17:30 (JST) Mon–Fri Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Enjoy 600 kinds of crafts and fun hands-on workshops inside an Edo-period townhouse with traditional “udatsu” walls!
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop Japanese site, English site, Shop Facebook, Instagram
〒501-3728 Gifu Prefecture, Mino City, Honmachi 1909-3 (Udatsu Historic District) – left of Juroku Bank Mino branch
TEL +81-575-29-3680 FAX & email via Head Office
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