[About Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd.]

Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu—the home of Mino-washi Japanese paper—ISHIKAWA PAPER GOODS manufactures and wholesales Mino-washi lifestyle goods in Japan and for export. Guided by the value of “hand-crafted by paper artisans,” we plan, develop, hand-make, and sell traditional Japanese crafts infused with modern entertainment design. We hold the most certified Mino-washi brand items in Japan (No.1 worldwide).

OEM and fully original production available. Hand-dyed Mino-washi, chiyogami (Yuzen patterned paper), DIY craft kits, washi dolls, Zodiac New Year decorations, twelve-zodiac displays, Hina dolls (Girls’ Festival), May Festival dolls (Boys’ Day), samurai helmet displays, koi-nobori carp streamers, entryway and seasonal décor, “Washi Korokoro” okiagari dolls, chirimen-cloth dolls, washi hariko papier-mâché, kokeshi, inbound-tourism souvenirs, overseas gifts, Japanese souvenirs, stationery, money gift envelopes, ceremonial noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries/planners, pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp books), wagasa umbrellas, sensu folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip-style), tenugui cloths, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, chigiri-e torn-paper art, shikishi and postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys and folk toys. We hand-produce and wholesale over 1,200 kinds of Japanese craft & washi goods annually to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in Japan and overseas (B2B wholesale, export).

Custom hariko production—anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local yuru-characters, shrine specialties, and more. We handle many OEM/original projects from planning to production.
OEM Case Studies

[Characters & Anime]
 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), Astro Boy, Black Jack
[Yuru-Characters / Local, Corporate, Sports]
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chu-kyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicles / Government & Museums]
 Lunar Lander “SLIM” (JAXA), Type-3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Science Museum), Sightseeing Train “Nagahara” (Nagaragawa Railway Co., Ltd.), Gifu Bus
[Historical Figures / Warlords]
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kichō (Nōhime), Ishida Mitsunari, Ōtani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasa, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune)
[Animal Characters]
Dormouse, Jersey Cow, Wolf

Sales Channels (B2B Wholesale & Export): tourism/souvenir retailers, lifestyle-goods stores, department stores, e-commerce and mail-order, doll shops, ceramics and lacquerware shops, stationery & bookshops, kimono retailers, tea makers/shops, confectionery & food makers, specialty paper stores, shrine/temple suppliers, florists & floral-material shops, event-planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export distributors, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional/novelty goods, corporate gifts, handicraft & hobby shops, and independent washi retailers. We manufacture for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across industries.

Washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese-culture gifts, traditional crafts for overseas markets,
washi lifestyle goods for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gift sets, exportable Japanese souvenirs, original traditional-craft OEM,
Japanese-style goods for foreign tourists, Japan-inspired gifts for global retail, Mino-washi: authentic Japanese tradition, popular Japan souvenirs overseas,
washi gift sets, washi goods for export, traditional Japanese crafts for B2B buyers

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 “Give the Heart of Japan as a Gift” — Good news galore for Japanese culture lovers and global buyers!

■ Ishikawa Paper Goods Official Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/

(Find the latest updates from the TOP page.)

■ [Special Offer] Intro blog for new-item purchase perks ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html

■ [With Images!] See our newsletters with images

Newsletter article blog is here ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html

[Updated every Monday!]

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Lately I keep alternating between somen noodles and chilled udon.

Our family dog seems to have finally learned to play fetch.

Now for some news that won’t wilt in the sweltering summer heat. :)

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★★★ Latest Updates — Contents ★★★
 ■ Part 1: New Product News
 • Chigiri-e Tapestry DIY Kit
• [Reissue] Chigiri-e Tapestry (finished-goods series)
 ■ Part 2: 2026 Hina & May Festival Dolls Information (wholesale/B2B)

━… Thank you for the many early orders for Zodiac “Horse” New Year décor. …━
 For Hina and May Festival dolls as well, we appreciate early orders.

Early reservations help us begin hand-production of your requested items as soon as possible,

so we can deliver as many pieces as we can in time. Thank you for your cooperation.

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 ★★★ New-Item Blog ★★★
 ■ Chigiri-e Tapestry DIY Kit
 At Ishikawa Paper Goods, we develop chigiri-e starting from the washi paper itself.

Each kit includes easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams!

We created the booklet from scratch. The base washi features a premium crimped finish. Advanced users can “tear,” while beginners can “cut” and still enjoy. We offer a full set covering all 12 months of seasonal designs—perfect for gift shops and craft retailers. Please consider it!
 ■ [Reissue] Chigiri-e Tapestry (finished goods)
 By request, our finished chigiri-e tapestries are being reissued sequentially!
 Quantities are limited—please contact us early. Stay tuned for Reissue Vol. 2!
 Comprehensive Chigiri-e Catalog ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/64/64_1_file.pdf
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 ◯●◯ 2026 Hina & May Festival Dolls — Information for Buyers ◯●◯

[Breaking] Product profiles are complete!!
 Orders placed by Tuesday, September 30 come with FREE SHIPPING.
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 [Our Hina Dolls]

Hinamatsuri celebrates children’s healthy growth and the arrival of spring—an event to enjoy Japanese culture. Drawing on our history since 1902, Ishikawa Paper Goods designs compact, easy-to-display Hina dolls every year and hand-crafts each piece.

With careful handwork, our Hina dolls deliver the joy of spring and the charm of Japanese traditions—bringing smiles and happiness. We also offer prayers for our customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, the local guardian shrine in Mino City, Gifu.

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[Our May Festival Dolls]

The May Festival celebrates children’s growth and early-summer seasonality—another chance to experience Japanese culture. Since 1902 in Mino City, Gifu, we create compact, easy-to-display May Festival dolls each year and hand-craft them in-house.

Through dedicated handcrafting, our May Festival displays let families feel the arrival of early summer and the fun of Japanese culture. We sincerely wish to bring smiles and good fortune to your home, and we pray for customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine in Mino City.

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 ■ 2026 Hina Dolls — Product Profiles ↓↓

Contents: Prince-and-Princess sets, three-tier and two-tier displays, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, hanging decorations, wreaths, mobiles, glass dolls, DIY kits, beanbag dolls, kaishi paper, and more.

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/13/213_1_file.pdf

■ 2026 May Festival Dolls — Product Profiles ↓↓

Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koi-nobori carp streamers, washi dolls, hariko papier-mâché, chirimen dolls, hanging decorations, wreaths, mobiles, DIY kits, beanbag dolls, kaishi paper, and more.

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
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 [Schedule for Upcoming Zodiac “Horse” New Year Décor]

Around Friday, September 5 — Hina catalog completed & distribution begins

Around Friday, September 19 — May Festival catalog completed & distribution begins

Tuesday, September 30 — 1st order deadline → Order Bonus (Free Shipping)

Friday, October 31 — 2nd order deadline → Order Bonus (Free Shipping)

Loaded with photos! The Hina Dolls Product Catalog will be ready around Friday, September 5.

Loaded with photos! The May Festival Dolls Product Catalog will be ready around Friday, September 19.

We will distribute to interested customers—please contact us to receive it (wholesale/B2B welcome).

Orders placed by the end of September, and again by the end of October, ship with FREE SHIPPING as a special perk.

Each item is finished carefully by hand. (Non-hariko items require longer lead times.) We would be grateful for early orders.

Orders by end of September → Earliest delivery: early December

Orders by end of October → Earliest delivery: late December

Orders by end of November → Earliest delivery: late January

Orders by end of December → Earliest delivery: late February

Orders by end of January → Earliest delivery: late March

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 Our Hina & May Festival doll lines are now complete—over 100 listed items!
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<Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina & May Festival Doll Program (For Retailers/Distributors)>

■ We provide product profiles, catalogs, and product images free of charge to support your sales (B2B wholesale & export).

■ This year’s refined, hand-crafted Hina & May Festival dolls are complete.

■ Hand-crafted with authentic Mino-washi; certified under the Mino-washi brand so you can market as a genuine traditional Japanese craft.

■ [New Release] Hina Dolls: Luxurious floral pedestals “Hana” and “Yū.” Elegant blossoms in full bloom—beautiful compact displays.

■ [New Release] May Dolls 1: “Tsuru-shi May”—a hanging-ornament set showcasing meticulous handwork in refreshing blue tones.

■ [New Release] May Dolls 2: “Ao (Blue)”—a compact set combining kabuto helmet and koi-nobori streamer in one display with a sky-blue feel.

■ [New Release] May Dolls 3: Bestseller “Washi Kabuto shira” now paired with a koi-nobori set — “Washi Kabuto & Koi-nobori shira.”

■ [New Release] May Dolls 4: Fan-favorite “Hariko-shka” adds “Koi-nobori Fuwari” and “Momotarō.”

■ Washi hariko series are back this year too: “Sky Walk,” koi-nobori “Kaze (Wind),” Hariko-shka, and “Harvest Koi-nobori.”

■ From the “Washi Artisan’s Handwork” line: popular DIY kits for Hina & May dolls—Korokoro, five-doll sets, mobiles, and more.

■ Best-selling chirimen beanbag and chirimen dolls for Hina/May are available in many varieties, including value-priced sets.
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 ★★★ Latest Blog Teaser ★★★
 “Coming soon! Perfect frames for chigiri-e — ‘Shikishi Hangers,’ ‘Mini-Shikishi Hangers,’ and ‘Postcard Hangers.’
 Look for special perks in our September issue!”

Our flower- and tea-loving division manager, Minowa, is developing ideal display solutions for our popular original chigiri-e art:
 “Shikishi Hanger” and “Mini-Shikishi Hanger.”
 As our hand-made washi postcard hanger has sold out, a new “Postcard Hanger” is also planned.

Watch for special perks in the September issue of “Suissui Tsūshin.”
 [Coming very soon] The team has finalized products and finished the photo shoot. Please look forward to it!

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★★★ 2026 Zodiac “Horse” New Year Update ★★★
 ・[Best-Seller] Early ordering of Zodiac kaishi paper brings good fortune! (recommended for wholesale/B2B buyers, importers & distributors)
 Some items are available “this year only,” so please consider add-on orders early.
 ・Notice of items ending when current stock is sold out.

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● 2026 Zodiac “Horse” New Year Decorations — Blog Roundup ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/eto.html

■ 2026 Zodiac “Horse” New Year Decorations Catalog is here ↓ (PDF for B2B wholesale/export)

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf

* Orders accepted starting from 1 piece (low MOQ; sample/spot orders welcome).

For orders below the standard lot minimum, shipment will occur after completion; if you have a desired ship date, please understand that out-of-stock items may be canceled.

Orders placed in full lot units are not subject to the above. If any items remain on backorder, we will inform you of the lead time.

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Zodiac “Horse” Product Profile 1 ↓↓

Contents: Kagamimochi, Mino-washi–applied ceramic figurines, Mino-washi dolls, chirimen-cloth dolls, beanbag toys,

netsuke charms, omikuji fortunes, tenugui cloths, kaishi paper, and more.

www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/32/332_1_file.pdf

Zodiac “Horse” Product Profile 2 ↓↓

Contents: hariko (papier-mâché), [NEW!] ceramic figurines

www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/31/331_1_file.pdf

Our Zodiac “Horse” lineup is now complete,

with a large volume of over 150 listed items (ideal for importers, distributors, museum shops, and corporate gift programs).

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[Washi-Applied Ceramic Figurine Series]

Orders closing end of August → Earliest delivery: end of October

Orders closing end of September → Earliest delivery: end of November

* For this series, each figurine is hand-applied with authentic Mino-washi and carefully finished by artisans, so production requires time. Please order early.

■ Notice: While-Stocks-Last Items ■
 The following beanbag items have been discontinued.

As an alternative product, Yamashita recommends the “Omikuji” series.

21763 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — White Horse

21768 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — Brown Horse

21769 Chirimen Beanbag — White Horse

21770 Chirimen Beanbag — Brown Horse
 Same applies to versions with wooden base and paired sets. Thank you for your understanding.
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★★★ Turning Our OEM Track Record into Blog Posts ★★★
 We’re compiling past OEM projects by Ishikawa Paper Goods into an easy-to-browse blog.

With our “washi artisan handwork,” we create original/private-label products for many clients.

Loaded with product photos to help you visualize ideas.

Please take a look and contact us when you consider OEM. We’re actively developing new OEM products now!
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~ We Produce Original Products (OEM) for Your Brand! ~ 

 Leveraging experience since 1902,
we craft special originals exclusively for your company—private label/white label OEM suitable for corporate gifts and global retail.  

 No.1 in Japan for number of registered Mino-washi brand items! 

Leave original production to us—dolls, hariko papier-mâché, Japanese lifestyle goods, stationery, DIY kits, product name/branding, and more. We propose in diverse materials: washi, chirimen cloth, wood, ceramics, etc. (ideal for Europe/North America importers, distributors & retailers seeking authentic Japanese crafts).

Minimum Order Quantity: from 300 pcs (negotiable depending on product)

Lead Time: approx. 1–3 months after design is finalized (varies by product)

* Partial shipments available; additional fees may apply depending on your shipping instructions.

Costs: product processing, prototyping, label/design fees, mold/tooling, etc.

For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Division.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods　← Click

OEM Page (case studies & guidance) here   ← Click

Corporate Clients : we sell at wholesale prices (B2B/wholesale export).

Corporate purchasing/trade, orders, and inquiries: Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods

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We will continue listening closely to customer voices to develop better products and deliver services that delight,

and, under the motto “Give the Heart of Japan as a Gift,” we aim to grow as a company that brings smiles, energy, and happiness across Japan and to global partners.

Thank you for your continued support.

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◆ Editor’s Note — “Yamashita’s Yama”

“For a hero, a sword; for kimono dressing, a Suzuro Belt.”

[To be continued in the second half] → https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1884.html

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— Give the Heart of Japan as a Gift —

2382 Yoshikawamachi, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721, Japan

Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. — President: Michihiro Ishikawa / Sales Dept.: Minowa, Sato, Yamashita

Tel. 0575-33-0228

Fax 0575-35-1363

Minowa Mobile 090-5116-7153

Sato Mobile 090-5851-4673

Yamashita Mobile 080-2659-6912

Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp