[Part 2] More Companies Embrace OEM: Inside the Making of High-Impact Japanese Culture Craft × Animation Character Promo Goods | Ishikawa Paper Goods Newsletter — Japan’s No. 1 Mino-Washi Brand — 2025.08.01
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Continued from [Part 1] → https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1840.html
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★★★ Novelty Items Made with Genuine Mino-Washi—Traditional Japanese Craft ★★★
Now shipping! Our top-selling “Washi Korokoro”
is a lucky self-righting doll that embodies the Japanese motto “Fall seven times, rise eight.” Perfect for corporate gifts and tourism souvenirs.
Minimum lot 300
Available as finished products or as DIY craft kits (easy-to-follow illustrated instructions included).
We also hold hands-on workshops using the kit—great for inbound-tourism events and experiential marketing!
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■ Special Bonuses – Double Offers on Main & Summer Items!!
[Bonus 1: Free Shipping on wholesale orders totaling ¥10,000 or more (before tax)]
– Combine any items below with regular SKUs to qualify –
● New Obon Decoration Series
● Costume Kokeshi Series
● Good-Fortune Omikuji Items
● Giant & Wide Lucky-Cat Ceramic Figures (hand-pasted Washi)
● Inbound-friendly papier-mâché figurines
*Early ordering recommended due to lead times.
● Torn-Paper Tapestry Kits
● Si-ing Washi Stationery & Origami
● Washi Brooch & Accessory Series
Main-bonus details here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
[Bonus 2: Summer Items—Free Shipping on orders ¥10,000+]
■ Hand-dyed Mino-Washi Folding Fans (Sensu)
■ Hand-dyed Mino-Washi Uchiwa Fans “Artisan Hand-Craft Series”
Proudly Made in Japan with premium hand-dyed washi—ideal as upscale gifts.
■ 10 Glass Wind-Chime Designs
■ Si-ing’s Cute Summer Pochi Envelopes
Summer catalog here ↓ (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
Full catalog here ↓ (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 the Circulation Dept.
*If you cannot open them, we can send via GigaFile or e-mail—just ask.
*Special wholesale rates apply.
Ordering Guidelines
Please include the following when ordering:
1. Catalog item # (7 digits) or our SKU # (5 digits)
2. Product name (abbreviated OK)
3. Quantity (must meet lot size—usually 5; some items 1)
*Order in lot multiples if exceeding the minimum.
Example: If you need 7 units, order lot 10.
4. No back-orders held—please reorder later if needed.
*Si-ing items are excluded from free-shipping back-orders.
Summer-bonus blog here ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1808.html
[Bonus 3—More than Free Shipping!]
■ Customer-favorite lightweight 24-rib fiberglass Wagasa (Japanese umbrellas)
Ask about bulk-price discounts for orders of 20+ Wagasa.
Plus: one free sample umbrella (our choice) for corporate buyers—try before you buy!
■ Best-selling inbound gift—Japanese art-print silk folding fans.
Available boxed or in clear cases.
■ 49 classic Komon-pattern Tenugui towels—celebrating Japanese culture.
Free custom store-label creation included! The exploding favorite right now is the triple-masu “Mimasu” pattern—great for export wholesalers.
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★★★ Latest Suisui Newsletter ★★★
Our monthly paper shares the newest trends and best-sellers from Ishikawa Paper Goods.
Download the August issue here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/75/175_1_file.pdf
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■ Sneak Peek: 2026 Year-of-the-Horse New-Year Decorations (Chirimen Edition) — Catalog now live!
■ Lucky-Cat Focus! Brand-new netsuke charms popular with inbound tourists.
Also featuring hand-pasted washi and papier-mâché cats—free-shipping perks included!
■ New Project: Rebranding labels for inbound best-sellers like the “Clip-On Magnet” series.
■ Price-revision notice (effective Aug 1)
3010 Maple Dessert Plate: ¥1,450 → New price ¥1,800
■ Holiday Schedule
Aug 13-15 closed
Sept 15 & 23 open
Oct 12 open
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〇●〇 Best-Seller Rankings—Use as an Order Sheet! 〇●〇
[Limited Bonus] Receive a Zodiac Paper Soap sample when you place an order using the sheet.
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Wondering what’s hot right now? Check our direct-store top-seller list!
Umbrellas are flying off the shelves—thank you!
View the Ishikawa Paper Goods Store Ranking here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/71/271_1_file.pdf
Data collection period shown inside.
• Best-Selling Items Last Year — August 2024
• Best-Selling Items This Year — July 2025
~ Free Gift: “12-Zodiac Paper Soap (50 sheets)” when you use this order form ~
Please tick the checkboxes before sending your order.
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〇●〇 Mino-Washi Craft Experience Shop — Opening Schedule (June – August) 〇●〇
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A Word from the Editor — “Yamashita’s Peak”
Thank you for reading. I’m Yamashita, your newsletter editor.
Have you heard of the Trolley Problem?
Oh, you have?
Then what about Swampman or The Violinist?
These are classic thought experiments—philosophical “diagnostics” that explore our inner values.
The twist is that there is no single correct answer. After forming your own view, listen to someone else’s—it’s fascinating how different conclusions grow from the same premise. Revisit the questions years later and your perspective may shift again.
Here’s a quick story.
Do you know the paradox of the Ship of Theseus?
Imagine the legendary vessel “Theseus” before you.
After countless voyages every part has been replaced, piece by piece.
When the final plank is new, is it still the Ship of Theseus?
Even now we may picture entirely different ships. Some will say it remains Theseus’s ship because of its history. Intriguing, isn’t it?
Now ask the same of cyborgs, transplant recipients, zombies, even manga demons—if the human form changes, is it still the same person?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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★★★ Today’s Newsletter Recap ★★
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■ Item 1: [Deadline Approaching] Si-ing Zodiac goods
Thank you for your many orders. Summer and standard pochi envelopes are also available.
• Final reminder for July free-shipping campaign.
Your early orders are greatly appreciated!
■ 2026 Horse-Year New-Year Decoration Catalog ↓
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
*We accept orders starting from a single unit.
• End-of-stock notice (Zodiac items)
The products below are fully booked—thank you!
21840 Horse Gold-Throne Washi Horse
21841 Horse Gold-Base Washi Horse
21842 Horse Arrow-Base Washi Horse
21843 Horse Mallet-Base Washi Horse
■ Item 2: New Product News!
• New Postcard-Hanger series in production.
■ Item 3: Hina & Boy’s-Day profile creation underway—stay tuned.
Latest Suisui Newsletter, August issue ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/75/175_1_file.pdf
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■ [With Images!] See the newsletter in photo format!
Newsletter blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
~ We Create Custom OEM Products! ~
Leveraging 123 Years of Expertise,
we craft exclusive originals just for you!
No. 1 in Certified Mino-Washi Products!
We handle custom dolls, papier-mâché, lifestyle goods, stationery, DIY kits, and name-branded items—offering designs in washi, chirimen crepe, wood, ceramic, and more.
Minimum lot 300 pcs ~ (negotiable)
Lead-time Approx. 1–3 months after design approval (depends on item)
*Partial deliveries possible; extra fees may apply for special requests.
Costs Product processing, prototyping, label design, mold fees, etc.
Contact our Circulation Dept. for quotes and inquiries.
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OEM page (case studies & guide) here ← Click
For corporate buyers, wholesale pricing is available.
Corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries: Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods
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