【Part1】 Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd: Exporting Japanese Cultural Products - Mino Washi traditional Paper Products From Japan to the World
2025.05.20
【Ishikawa Paper Industries – Company Profile】
Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—the birthplace of Mino Washi— Ishikawa Paper Industries Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer, wholesaler, and global exporter of handcrafted Mino Washi lifestyle goods. Under the concept of “Craftsmanship from the Paper Artisans,” we blend traditional Japanese crafts with modern entertainment to plan, develop, produce, and sell innovative products. We hold the world’s largest number of certified Mino Washi brand items and are your trusted partner for wholesale Japanese crafts, OEM production, and bulk import of Japanese souvenirs for corporate buyers.
OEM and private-label production available. Our lineup includes hand-dyed Mino Washi, Chiyogami decorative paper, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, Zodiac New-Year ornaments, Twelve-Animal decorations, Hina dolls, Girls’ Festival displays, Boys’ Festival kabuto helmets, Koinobori carp streamer sets, entrance decorations, seasonal ornaments, limited-season items, “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls, chirimen crepe dolls, papier-mâché washi figures, Kokeshi dolls, inbound-tourism souvenirs, outbound travel gifts, Japanese stationery, gift envelopes (Pochibukuro), Noshibukuro envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard cases, Goshuin stamp books, Wagasa paper umbrellas, folding fans, Uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business-card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip-type magnets), Tenugui hand towels, Japanese-pattern towels, Kaishi paper, oil-blotting sheets, washi coasters, torn-paper collages, postcard hangers, tapestries, Netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, traditional Japanese toys, and folk toys. Every year we supply more than 1,200 varieties of handmade Japanese crafts and Mino Washi goods to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan and overseas—ideal for companies searching “import Japanese souvenirs wholesale,” “bulk corporate gifts,” or “Mino Washi wholesale.”
Custom Papier-Mâché Figures: We create high-impact OEM and original designs for anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, regional yuru-chara, shrine specialties, and more—perfect for branded promotional gifts and licensed merchandise.
OEM Examples
[Anime Characters]
Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd. / Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.), Rurouni Kenshin, Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
[Yuru-Chara – Regions, Corporations, Sports]
Kuidarō Taro, Tsubakurō (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chūkyō-kun (Chukyo Television Broadcasting), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle / Government & Museum Mascots]
Lunar Lander “SLIM” (JAXA), WWII Fighter “Hien” (Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Sightseeing Train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus
[Historical Figures & Samurai]
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kichō (Lady Nō), Ishida Mitsunari, Ōtani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasa, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru
[Animal Mascots]
Japanese Dormouse, Jersey Cow, Wolf
We supply to tourism-souvenir shops, lifestyle-goods retailers, department-store buyers, e-commerce platforms, mail-order catalogs, doll dealers, ceramic shops, lacquerware stores, stationery and book retailers, kimono shops, tea merchants, confectionery makers, specialty paper stores, shrines & temples, florists, event planners, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional-item suppliers, commemorative-gift distributors, craft stores, hobby shops, and washi boutiques—providing OEM, wholesale, and bulk-purchase solutions for Japanese cultural gifts.
Washi souvenirs for international tourists, premium washi products, Japanese cultural gifts, traditional crafts for overseas markets
washi lifestyle goods for inbound demand, Japan-culture corporate gifts, export-ready Japanese souvenirs, bespoke traditional-craft OEM
Japanese-style gifts for foreign visitors, washi gifts for overseas retailers, Mino Washi—Japan’s living tradition, top-selling Japanese souvenirs abroad
washi gift sets, washi goods for export, authentic Japanese traditional crafts
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“Give the Gift of Japan’s Rich Spirit” – Packed with Good News!!
■ Ishikawa Paper Industries Official Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(Visit our top page for the latest updates.)
■ [Special Offer] Click here for our new-product purchase-bonus blog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
Enjoy smart savings—discover plenty of benefits you can actually use!
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The weather is starting to feel a bit humid.
Our family dog is sulking because we put the kotatsu away.
Now for some news that will blow away the rainy-season blues! ^^
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★★★ Latest Blog Updates ★★★
■ No. 1: Washi goods debut at the Expo!!
“Washi Korokoro Atom”
“Washi Memo Atom”
“Washi Memo Black Jack”
■ No. 2: “Lucky Ceramic Omikuji Sarubobo – Box of 24” new!
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★★★ From Yamashita! Latest OEM & Novelty News ★★★
■ Atom & Black Jack items now on sale!
■ Upcoming OEM projects!
■ Novelty goods made with traditional Mino Washi
・We’ll turn them into cute “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls.
・We’ll craft stylish “Washi-Covered Costume Kokeshi.”
・Only we can even turn them into DIY kit versions♪
—Collection of low-MOQ OEM case studies now available! Inquiries welcome!
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■ Atom & Black Jack are joining the lineup as Washi Korokoro dolls and Washi memo pads!!
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These “Washi Korokoro” dolls and “Washi Memo Pads,” commissioned by Adglobe,
are now available at the Expo and our online shop!
As Expo navigators, Astro Boy and Black Jack feature in these products,
collaborating with our proudly hand-dyed Yuzen washi.
The roly-poly dolls symbolize the spirit of “fall down seven times, get up eight” for peace and justice.
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★★★ Novelty Goods Made with Traditional Mino Washi ★★★
Now on sale at the Expo! Our hit product “Washi Korokoro”
is an auspicious roly-poly doll embodying the motto “fall seven times, rise eight.”
Only we can create these original figures in authentic Mino Washi.
Minimum order quantity from just 300 pieces!
Our in-house creators leverage years of expertise and fresh ideas to craft outstanding products.
We can also convert them into DIY kits complete with easy-to-follow instructions!
Workshops using these kits are now available!!!
※※ Case Study Archive ※※
Ishikawa Paper Industries OEM case studies can be found here ↓
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■ OEM Examples Beyond Washi Korokoro ■
Papier-mâché nesting-doll-style OEM is also popular!
▲ In collaboration with hit anime!
Original papier-mâché figures of “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” and more.
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〇●〇 “Washi-Covered Costume Kokeshi” 〇●〇
・Face parts and kimono designs can be customized! Pre-orders now open!!
・Perfect for inbound demand—outer boxes include English and images.
Check out our doll catalog for inspiration ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/58/258_1_file.pdf
The head sections of our previous Costume Kokeshi series now use washi!
Thank you to the long-established Kyoto customer for the order!
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〇●〇 Want it simple? Kimono-Pattern Tenugui Labels 〇●〇
[Early-Bird Bonus] Label-design fee discount now running!
We can also help if you wish to change the tenugui pattern!
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■ Create Original Goods Easily—Don’t Miss Out!!
By simply switching the label on our year-round bestseller “Kimono-Pattern Tenugui,”
you can quickly launch an original product line♪
Boost souvenir appeal with your shop name and QR code!
Custom tenugui labels: MOQ 100 pcs
Design-change fee currently FREE as part of our special offer!
Recommended blog: Tenugui original labels—Gujo Odori Bon Dance case study ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1243.html
Choose from more than 40 patterns of tenugui!
The hot summer—when tenugui are a must-have—is just around the corner!
We are offering free label-design fees on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t miss out!
■ Good news for those who want more than just label changes!
Yes, you can even change the pattern!
We can create a new stencil and colors for your exclusive tenugui!
Custom tenugui: MOQ 500 pcs
Use the catalog below as a reference (our Rakuten page) ↓
https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/%E6%89%8B%E3%81%AC%E3%81%90%E3%81%84/?sid=391090
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★★★ Other OEM Possibilities – Quick Info ★★★
■ Custom Kaishi paper: MOQ 1,200 pcs—add your own artwork!
Too many? Maybe, but definitely worth it!
■ Washi business cards: MOQ 100 pcs—made with Mino Washi; deckle edges and blank cards also available!
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★★★ New Product News ★★★
“Lucky Ceramic Omikuji Sarubobo – Box of 24”
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“Sarubobo” is a red cloth doll made in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
Traditionally crafted to pray for children’s health, good matches, and safe childbirth, it literally means “baby monkey” in the local dialect.
Now this beloved Sarubobo appears as a ceramic omikuji fortune!
Coming soon to our catalog! Preview the ceramic omikuji catalog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/28/328_1_file.pdf
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★★★ Latest “Suiki-Suiki” Bulletin ★★★
Our monthly corporate newsletter delivers hot-selling items and the newest company news—perfect for wholesale buyers seeking trending Japanese crafts.
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<Topics>
■ Hot off the press! 2026 Zodiac Horse (“Uma”) Collection
“2026 Zodiac Horse Catalog” – coming in June
“Zodiac Horse Product Profile” – releasing May 20
Order by the end of June to enjoy our annual FREE-SHIPPING campaign.
■ Featured New Item – Obon Decorations
・Individual sets available for flexible merchandising.
・Special Offer – Add Obon items to any order worth ¥10,000+ (ex-works price) and shipping is FREE!
■ Washi Stationery Information – “Seeing” Summer Catalog
Packed with cute summer Pochi-bukuro gift envelopes!
・Bonus – Add any Seeing products to a ¥10,000+ order and keep FREE shipping!
■ Price Revision Notice (effective 6/1)
Old price ¥500 → New price ¥600 + tax
・Feng-shui Mini Daruma
・“Medetai” (Good-Luck Sea-Bream) No. 1
・Mini Gods-of-Fortune Series
※ Reserve by the end of May and we will honor the old price—even for June-delivery.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 1
Hand-dyed Mino Washi Folding Fans—100 % Made in Japan, ideal for corporate gifts, souvenir wholesalers, and inbound retail.
Comes with bamboo display stand + FREE shipping!
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 2
Best-selling silk folding fans with classic Japanese art—big hit among inbound tourists!
Supplied in white gift box or clear case.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 3
Hand-dyed Mino Washi Uchiwa Fans—“Craftsman’s Uchiwa”
Made in Japan, supplied with bamboo display stand + FREE shipping.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 4
Crystal-clear glass wind-bells—10 refreshing styles
Order any mix of fans, uchiwa, or wind-bells + ¥10,000 in regular goods to unlock FREE shipping.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 5
Popular 24-rib fiberglass Wagasa umbrellas—lightweight yet elegant.
Order 20+ for free sample privilege!
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 6
Best-selling Japanese-culture Tenugui—49 designs! Includes free custom retail label for resellers.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 7
Must-have for festivals! Traditional Japanese paper balloons—goldfish, cats, pandas, penguins, plus blow-back toys.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 8 (p. 12)
New! Cool glass Obon decorations + ceramic lantern sets—FREE shipping!
Four styles featuring soft pastel glass and ceramic Obon lanterns—ideal seasonal memorial gifts.
Recommended to honor ancestors while enjoying summertime traditions.
■ Beat-the-Heat Item 9
New! Adorable summer Pochi-bukuro gift envelopes—FREE shipping!
Seeing Summer Catalog here 【Password required】
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/30/330_1_file.pdf
Seeing New-Product Catalog 【Password required】
【Ordering Guidelines】
When placing orders, please:
1. Specify either the 7-digit catalog code or our 5-digit item code.
2. Provide the product name (abbreviations accepted).
3. Indicate quantity (observe minimum lot—typically 5 pcs, some items 1 pc).
※ Quantities above MOQ should be ordered in full lot units.
Example: If you need 7 pcs, order lot 10.
4. No back-orders are kept. Please reorder as needed.
※ Seeing items are excluded from the free-shipping back-order policy.
※ Password-protected catalogs—contact our circulation team.
※ If you cannot open the file, we can send it via GigaFile or e-mail.
※ Special discount rate applies.
■ Ongoing Campaign Benefits!!
[Hot Deal] Ishikawa Paper new-product purchase bonus intro
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
■ Holiday Schedule
May 1–2: Closed
June: Open as per calendar
July 21 (public holiday): OPEN
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◆ Editor’s Note – “Yamashita’s Mountain”
“Yamashita and the Great Atami Pudding Uprising”
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~Share the Rich Spirit of Japan~
2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721 Japan
Ishikawa Paper Co., Ltd. CEO Michihiro Ishikawa Sales Dept. Minowa Sato Yamashita
Tel +81-575-33-0228
Fax +81-575-35-1363
Minowa Mobile +81-90-5116-7153
Sato Mobile +81-90-5851-4673
Yamashita Mobile +81-80-2659-6912
E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Website http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
