Part2 Handmade Hina Dolls & Japanese Cultural Goods — Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. | Handcrafted Since 1902 | Mino-Washi Paper Brand No. 1 | 2025-09-05
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Continuation of 【First Half】 →https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1920.html
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★★★ Plan to turn our OEM achievements into blog posts ★★★
We’re compiling past OEM projects by Ishikawa Shigyo into an easy-to-browse blog roundup (B2B case studies for wholesale Japanese gifts and corporate merchandise).
Through the spirit of “Handcraft by the Washi Shop,” we create bespoke original products for a wide range of clients (custom Japanese crafts OEM / private label, corporate gifts, retailer exclusives).
Packed with product photos that make it easy to visualize your ideas (ideal for importers and distributors of Japanese goods in Europe & North America)!
Please take a look, and contact us when you’re considering a project! We are actively developing new OEM products right now.
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■ Our “OEM Achievements → Blog” project is underway!
Gifu Bus turned into a Washi Korokoro rolling doll!
Vehicles × Mino Washi: “Washi Korokoro Gifu Bus” is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1875.html

“Washi Korokoro Gifu Bus” DIY kit (with assembly diagram) is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1874.html

Clear kit contents photos included (main body, 17 assembly parts, base, how-to blueprint).
The instructions come in both Gifu dialect and standard Japanese—rare and fun!
Vehicle lineup of Gifu Bus is here ↓
https://www.gifubus.co.jp/rosen/lineup.html
A pro soccer club’s mascot becomes a Washi Korokoro!
FC Gifu × Mino Washi: “Washi Korokoro Giffy” is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1876.html
We received a super-cute deformed design for Washi Korokoro from FC Gifu. It rolls charmingly and the pink color is adorable! Thank you, FC Gifu, for supporting local craftsmanship.
A Halloween pumpkin becomes a Washi Korokoro doll!!
Event × Mino Washi × DIY kit
“Washi Korokoro Halloween” DIY kit is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1892.html

Commissioned by Harumi Kikaku, we produced this Halloween-themed kit in-house.
* What is a Jack-o’-Lantern?
Traditionally used as protection and a guide, it wards off evil spirits and helps family souls find their way home.
You can even enjoy this item at our hands-on shop! Choose any face you like—make it yours!
A soccer club mascot turned into a handy magnet!!
FC Gifu × Nagoya Grampus Eight × Mino Washi
“Mino Washi Magnet: Meigi Derby” is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1895.html
What is the Meigi Derby ~Battle of the Kiso River~? ▼
J.League (Japan Professional Football League) rivalry match name used for games between Nagoya Grampus Eight (Aichi) and FC Gifu (Gifu).
About the Meigi Derby (FC Gifu official site)
We continue to receive OEM magnet inquiries from readers of the blog (wholesale promotional goods, licensed character merchandise, museum shops).
Thank you very much!
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■ Summer best-seller! Easily differentiate komon-pattern tenugui with “original labels” (perfect for destination retail and travel retail wholesale).
〇●〇 Want it easy? Komon-pattern tenugui labels 〇●〇
【 First-come Bonus 】Label design fee now discounted!
【Color-change available】Original tenugui OEM!
■ Reference OEM blog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1721.html
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■ Create original products the easy way—don’t miss out on this simple win for your assortment!
By changing the label on our year-round popular “komon-pattern tenugui,”
you can quickly launch it as a store-exclusive original item♪ (long-tail SEO: “private label Japanese tenugui wholesale,” “museum shop souvenirs”).
1) Add shop info, QR code (e-commerce), or local tourism notes to the label for an effective promotional giveaway.
2) With an original label, position it as a can-only-buy-here regional souvenir or limited local edition.
Boost souvenir appeal by featuring your shop name and QR code!
Original tenugui label: lot size from 100 pcs.
Design-change fee: 【special promotion now running】
Choose from 40+ patterns of tenugui fabric.
Limited first-come offer: we are waiving the separate label design charge—don’t miss it!
■ For those who want more than “just a label,” good news! ■
【Color-change OK】We can create the pattern from a stencil and you can choose colors!
Original tenugui: lot size from 500 pcs.
Once the stencil is made, subsequent color changes can produce a fresh product.
Color change only: no additional plate fee (plate fee applies at first production or when changing design).
Reference blog: Soft-serve ice cream pattern tenugui (actual case with color variation) ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1733.html
We received color-change orders again this year—just changing the color creates a totally different mood.
Site-exclusive patterns and colors make your tenugui highly distinctive and recommended for destination retail.
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■ Papier-mâché / Hariko-shka OEM reference examples ■
・“Hariko-shka” is a matryoshka made with traditional Japanese papier-mâché (hariko).
▲ Collaboration with hit anime ▲
・Original hariko pieces: “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” and more (licensed character goods OEM, export-ready Japanese collectibles).
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★★★ More OEM options you can do with us ★★★
■【Trending】Fan printing with names or company logo from 100 pcs
Add your company or personal name to fans (great for events and corporate gifts).
■【 Our top-selling item 】Washi Korokoro rolling dolls from 300 pcs
A lucky “fall down seven times, stand up eight” roly-poly figure symbolizing resilience.
Available as finished goods or DIY kits (with illustrated instructions for easy making).
We also run workshops using our DIY kits (ideal for retailers, schools, cultural centers).
■ Original kaishi paper from 1,200 pcs
How about adding your own graphics to kaishi paper?
It’s a lot of options—but always worth doing for brand building!
■ Washi business cards from 100 pcs
Made with Mino washi; deckle edge or unprinted options available.
■ Custom printed ceramic omikuji from 120 pcs ※5 boxes of 24 each
Unit price varies by design.
We can print company names, personal names, or shrine/temple names; widely used by religious institutions and gift shops.
※ Separate plate fee applies.
■ Original omikuji approx. lot 300
※ (Quantity may vary slightly during ceramic production.)
Unit price for the above quantities: ¥400–¥600 (depends on number of colors).
Around 5,000 pcs brings the wholesale to about ¥200 (at scale; great for B2B importers and distributors).
Lead time: approx. 3 months after specs are finalized.
Required cost: mold fee ¥120,000.
Materials to provide: a rough sketch is fine—please submit a semi-3D design concept.
■ Den-den daiko (hand drum) from 500 pcs
These are all real, ongoing commissioned cases.
If you’re interested, please contact us! Inquiry form is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
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★★★ From Yamashita! Latest OEM novelty updates ★★★
■ Astro Boy and Black Jack join the lineup as Washi Korokoro and Washi memo pads!!
Our artisans are hand-crafting each piece with care in ongoing production (premium Japanese stationery & gift OEM).
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The “Washi Korokoro” and “Washi memo pads” commissioned by Adglobe are
now available for purchase in their online shop.
With PASONA as navigator, Astro Boy and Black Jack items
collaborate with our roly-poly dolls and exquisite yuzen washi.
The roly-poly doll symbolizes rising again and again for peace and justice.
“Washi Korokoro Astro Boy” is here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/4582655909366
“Washi Memo: Astro Boy” is here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/458265590938
“Washi Memo: Black Jack” is here ↓
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/products/4582655909397
You can purchase them here ↓ (online shop)
https://banpaku.pasonagroup.co.jp/collections/art?srsltid=AfmBOoo3fTxewuDSL4Mtm1YYQgnTQOlmgXs4X0SML887WlPiSN0u3Om5
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■【Special Offers】 Two-track campaign: main product perks & summer perks!! (ideal for wholesale buyers, B2B importers of Japanese gifts, museum shops, and corporate gifting)
【Perk 1: Free Shipping (orders of ¥10,000 wholesale subtotal or more qualify)]
~ Free shipping applies when ordering from the target items below + regular items ~
● New release! Obon festival decorations (seasonal Japanese décor wholesale)
● “Costume Kokeshi” wooden doll series (traditional Japanese crafts, retail-ready)
● Good-luck Omikuji items (souvenir & novelty OEM)
● Hand-applied Mino-washi ceramic Maneki-neko: two sizes—Extra Large & Wide Large
● Inbound-friendly papier-mâché products for tourists
* Lead times may apply; please place orders early.
● Chigiri-e tapestry DIY kits
● SIING Japanese stationery / origami
● Washi brooch series + accessories
■ Main perks blog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
【Perk 2 (Summer)! Free Shipping (orders of ¥10,000 wholesale subtotal or more)】
~ Free shipping applies when ordering from the target items below + regular items ~
■ Hand-dyed Mino-washi folding fans (sensu) — premium Made in Japan for retail & corporate gifts
■ Hand-dyed Mino-washi uchiwa fans “Washi Shop Handcraft Uchiwa” (artisan quality for summer promotions)
Meticulous hand-dyed Mino washi, handmade in Japan — authentic craftsmanship (ideal for destination retail & museum shops).
Great as gifts!
■ 10 styles of glass wind chimes (fūrin)
■ Summer perks blog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1808.html
【Perk 3: More than just free shipping!】
■ Bestsellers! Lightweight fiberglass wagasa (Japanese umbrellas) with elegant 24-rib silhouette — multiple styles available
For corporate orders of 20+ pcs in the “Wagasa Series,” discounts are negotiable!
Plus, get 1 free sample umbrella (our selection). Please try it out.
■ Popular with inbound tourists! Silk folding fans with classic Japanese paintings (souvenir wholesale)
Available in white gift boxes or clear cases.
■ Komon-pattern tenugui celebrating Japanese culture — 49 designs
Includes a perk to create your store’s original label!
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〇●〇 Bestselling Products — Ranking Info 〇●〇
Also usable as an order sheet for easy purchasing (B2B wholesale)!
【Limited Perk】Use the order sheet to receive a free “Zodiac Paper Soap.”
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What’s selling now? Top-selling items at our directly managed store!! (insights for overseas importers and distributors)
Lately, folding fans and tenugui are gaining momentum again in the market.
Here is the Ishikawa Shigyo in-house store popularity ranking ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/71/271_1_file.pdf <Aggregation period>
・Popular products last year: September 2024
・Popular products this year: August 2025
~ Use the order sheet and receive “50-sheet Zodiac Paper Soap” as a gift ~
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A note from the editor — “Yamashita’s Hill” column
Thank you for reading. This is Yamashita, your newsletter editor.
I caught COVID for the first time. I couldn’t get out of bed for a week.
I had to pause the blog and newsletter, but I’m back to work this week. Sorry for the worry caused.
Even when nearly everyone around me got COVID before, I avoided it and thought I might never catch it…
…but I got it, perfectly and completely.
The fever was worse than I imagined, and I honestly thought I might not make it; I kept sipping water and somehow pulled through. Despite the cold, the bed was drenched with sweat. Even sitting up or turning over was exhausting.
The worst part: not being able to change the sticky mattress and pillow covers; second worst: not being able to shower. To top it off, even rice porridge wouldn’t go down. I don’t like jelly drinks, but I survived on them; I finally managed to eat rice on the last day.
To make matters tougher, my mother and brother went down with COVID too. My father, who had a fever the previous week, took over housework. Our dog’s lonely whimpers echoed now and then.
Lessons from COVID: fluids and body-wipe sheets are essential. Make bed and pillow cover changes easy.
If not, lay down towels to cope. And since your appetite changes, you’ll need someone to handle grocery runs.
Recent variants reportedly cause persistent stabbing throat pain, so please take good care of your throat—and don’t forget aftercare for sulking pups. See you next time.
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★★★ Today’s Newsletter — Summary ★★
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■ Part 1: 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Festival Dolls information
【Distribution starts today】 2026 Hina Doll catalog! (wholesale Japanese seasonal décor for B2B markets)
■ Part 2: Notice of the latest “Suisei Tsūshin” issue (company newsletter)
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■【Breaking】 Hina Doll product catalog completed!!
・Orders placed by Tue., Sept. 30 qualify for free shipping!!
・Made-to-order: please place orders early!
■ 2026 Hina Doll catalog is here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming schedule for Hina & Boys’ Festival decorations (seasonal Japanese crafts wholesale)】
Around Fri., Sept. 19 — Boys’ Festival Dolls catalog completed & distribution begins
Pre-order by end of September or by end of October to receive free shipping as a special perk.
* Each item is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require additional time. We appreciate your early orders.
Orders closed end of Sept. > Earliest delivery: early December
Orders closed end of Oct. > Earliest delivery: late December
Orders closed end of Nov. > Earliest delivery: end of January
Orders closed end of Dec. > Earliest delivery: end of February
Orders closed end of Jan. > Earliest delivery: end of March
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■ Part 2: Latest “Suisei Tsūshin” Issue No. 9
September issue is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/76/176_1_file.pdf
■ Part 3: 【Updated】 Blog introducing purchase perks is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
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■【With images】 Introducing our newsletter with photos!
Newsletter article blog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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We will continue to listen closely to your feedback, keep developing better products, and expand services that delight our customers,
Thank you for your continued support!