Experience Mino Washi: DIY Japanese Craft Workshop in Mino, Gifu, Japan | Best Cultural Attractions in Edo-Period Beautiful Townscape 2025.10.06
2025.10.12Ishikawa Shigyo – Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop
Shop Newsletter No. 266
One-of-a-kind! Hands-on Mino Washi Japanese craft workshop | Top sightseeing in Mino City (ideal for Japan group tours)
Thank you for visiting the Ishikawa Shigyo Experience Shop!
As of October 3, 2025: Google Reviews ★4.9 with 888 reviews and counting!
At the “Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop, Ishikawa Shigyo,”
our hands-on programs let you enjoy authentic Japanese traditional culture with all five senses.
While discovering the charm and heritage of Mino Washi paper, you’ll create a one-and-only figurine or accessory to take home—perfect for cultural tourism and incentive travel itineraries.
Feel the texture of washi, enjoy choosing colors and patterns, and shape your ideas into something unique—a multi-sensory cultural experience for Japan travel and group tour planners alike.
Right in the heart of Mino!
We are located in the historic Udatsu district, a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Come craft Mino Washi goods together inside an Edo-period building featuring “udatsu” from 1760—a memorable stop for group tours and educational trips.
From solo travelers up to 45 guests at once (about one tour bus) can join the workshop simultaneously.
(For parties over 45, we recommend splitting into a town-walk & shopping group and a workshop group.)
Couples, friends, families, group tours, and corporate incentive trips—everyone’s welcome!
Any type of group can share a fun, interactive cultural hour together.
Our workshop menu includes
“Washi Korokoro” paper figurines, washi fans (uchiwa), washi earrings, washi piercings, washi plates, washi pen stands, washi bookmarks, and more.
Follow the sample if you like,
or trust your intuition and freestyle,
or design it to resemble your favorite character—your call!
Let’s make a one-of-a-kind original souvenir you can only create here in Japan.
We stock over 30 DIY kits—there’s surely one you’ll love.
Check our shop schedule and come visit—we’re excited to host your group experience!
▼ Shop schedule for September–November ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1855.html
*Note: Please contact us—group reservations are available even on days outside the posted schedule (ideal for tour operators and DMCs).
▼ Official Website ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Rakuten online store ▼
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
Lately the days have turned cool enough to want a light jacket.
But at Ishikawa Shigyo we’re right in our peak season!
Between handling zodiac orders and coordinating Hinamatsuri & Boys’ Festival items,
plus serving customers in the shop, our days fly by—and that morning jacket ends up off before we notice. ^^
Thank you for all the orders again this year!
Every little moment in our day is a moment of joy.
Today again we’re here to spark smiles at the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop.
And now—let’s begin this issue of our Experience Shop newsletter. ^^
◆ Today’s topics ◆
• Pop-up workshops: Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 – Our free “Washi Korokoro” experience was a huge hit!
• For all customers: our shop is launching the Zodiac collection!
• Discover our hometown Mino: the Light Art Exhibition illuminating a historic townscape.
• Group-friendly workshops: flexible and fun—welcome to the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop!
• Perfect for Mino City sightseeing: easy access and tour-ready location.
• Our “Conquer the World & Japan” sticker project—pin your hometown on our map!
• About Ishikawa Shigyo: OEM “Washi Korokoro” projects—our popular products for partners.
• Customer Gallery: real works created by our workshop guests.
• Mayu “Mino” Diary: A tiny bottle, big peace of mind—applause for Expo baggage checks!
Every little moment in our day is a moment of joy.
We’re here again today to help create smiles at the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop.
Thanks for reading—please enjoy this issue with us. ^ ^
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Pop-up workshops: Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 – Our free “Washi Korokoro” event drew big crowds!
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Big news for travel lovers and hands-on experience seekers!
Ishikawa Shigyo’s Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop
appeared at the Gifu Prefecture booth during
Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 on Saturday–Sunday, September 27–28.
Did you join us?
At the venue we offered our most popular “Washi Korokoro” DIY experience—free of charge!
Using colorful Mino Washi, many visitors enjoyed a genuine Japanese cultural workshop.
Our booth was packed,
and by the end all the kits we brought were completely gone. ^^
This time was an on-site event,
but you can enjoy the ever-popular Washi Korokoro any weekend at our shop in Mino City, Gifu—great for inbound group travel.
We hope to welcome you soon!
Details on the official site
(https://www.t-expo.jp/public)
▼ Product inquiries for Ishikawa Shigyo ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
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For everyone: our Zodiac-themed products are arriving in-store!
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At last, the arrival date for Ishikawa Shigyo’s Zodiac items at the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop is set!
In-store sales begin September 20. ^^
This year’s lineup spans 8 categories—sure to delight visitors and tour guests.
◆ Hand-applied washi on ceramic figurines ◆ Debut of an extra-large Maneki-neko!
◆ Chirimen textiles ◆ Hanging ornaments, chirimen dolls, charms, kagami-mochi, Seven Lucky Gods
◆ Washi dolls ◆ Mobiles, Washi Korokoro, Korokoro sets, DIY kits
◆ Ceramic figurines ◆ With omikuji, classic ceramics, kagami-mochi
◆ Papier-mâché ◆ Zodiac Horse & other good-luck motifs
◆ Kaishi paper ◆ Zodiac kaishi
◆ Tenugui towels ◆ Zodiac tenugui
◆ Washi stationery ◆ Zodiac Horse gift envelopes (otoshidama), noshi envelopes, small gift pouches
Our workshop kits now include Zodiac items too!
With next year’s Zodiac being the Horse, a white horse has joined the lineup.
We’re ready so you can try it first at our shop.
Come make a charming white horse with us!
[2026 Zodiac Horse New Year Catalog] ↓↓
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
Display a Zodiac Horse ornament and let that energetic horsepower drive your luck forward!
A “horse” to make your everyday go smoothly.
Like a powerful gallop, the Horse encourages progress and leaps forward—
an auspicious charm for prosperity in business, good health and longevity, and family harmony.
Perfect for starting the New Year with energy,
come meet the good-luck Horse at our shop.
▼ Official site of the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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Welcome to our hometown Mino! Introducing the Light Art Exhibition—glowing art across a historic townscape.
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Japan’s only immersive experience where an entire town becomes the stage for tradition and art.
This year again, right in the center of Mino City, the —Mino Washi Light Art Exhibition— will take place (a signature autumn event perfect for Japan group tours).
Part 1: 10/12 (Sun) – 10/24 (Fri) — All submitted works on display
Part 2: 10/25 (Sat) – 11/30 (Sun) — Award-winning works from past years only
On October 18 a ceremony will honor top creators, and the streets of Mino will become a pedestrian-only festival zone.
Event hours: 17:00–21:00.
— About Pedestrian Paradise for the 32nd Mino Washi Light Art Exhibition —
Saturday, October 18: We’ll transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone!
Works will be displayed without acrylic cases.
*On regular days, works are displayed inside acrylic cases.
Illumination: 17:00–21:00
[Stage Events]
Venue: In front of the Tourist Information “Banya” Pocket Stage
*In case of rain, venue may change.
16:15 — Mino-wa Symphony
17:15 — Michelle on Stage
18:15 — Mino Nagashi Niwaka (traditional comic performance)
19:00 — Awards Ceremony
20:15 — Ryoko Yokota Concert
[Exhibitions]
Tokiwa-cho festival float display *Canceled if raining
Events by Mino Junior High students (Yamada Residence)
Top award-winning works of the 32nd Mino Washi Light Art Exhibition (Yoshida Studio)
[Food & Drink Booths]
Juroku Bank Parking Lot
Kajiya-machi Parking Lot
For temporary parking information, please check here.
*On October 18, the Kankō Fureai Plaza bus parking area will be used as a shuttle-bus stop—tour buses cannot park there.
Private vehicles
Once a year, the Edo-era streetscape of Mino’s “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami” is bathed in warm, gentle light—an unforgettable cultural evening for inbound travelers and tour groups.
Swaying lights, emerging shadows.
Light-art pieces crafted with Mino Washi—a tradition with 1,300 years of history—line the streets, turning the entire town into a dreamlike stage.
Hundreds of works from across Japan illuminate personal stories, embracing visitors in a festival of light—ideal for cultural tourism and incentive travel programs.
Now in its 25+ year legacy, this exhibition is a beloved symbol of autumn in Mino.
Each artwork shows a new expression as you stroll—every few steps the view changes.
Wander the path of light in the crisp autumn air and feel the day’s stress melt away.
Time spent in this magical world of illumination is truly special.
On this night, our Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop will also keep special hours until 20:00!
Drop in during your walk and create a one-of-a-kind original piece using Mino Washi—an engaging add-on for Japan group tours and DMC itineraries.
Don’t just admire the art—experience the tactile charm of washi with your own hands to make your travel memories deeper and more vivid.
On an autumn night, wrapped in the glow that lights Mino’s townscape and the warmth of washi…
Please enjoy a one-night-only experience that’s uniquely yours.
▼ Contact the Ishikawa Shigyo Experience Shop here ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ For kimono strolls in Mino City: great value and a wide selection
At Kamii Kimono Dressing School ^^
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Group Workshops Welcome! Flexible, high-satisfaction fun—welcome to the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop!
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Elementary, junior-high, and high schools; kids’ clubs; family trips; PTA parent-child outings; company trips; corporate trainings; sports clubs; senior clubs; NPO/volunteer groups; cultural-experience tours, and more…
Heads of groups, tour planners, coordinators, concierges, and organizers looking for culture-rich activities—this is for you!
“We want children to experience something they can’t do in regular school life.”
“We want to create happy memories together.”
Yes! Please consider Ishikawa Shigyo’s Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop.
With a one-and-only hands-on making experience, your guests will take home unforgettable memories—ideal for tour operators and inbound DMCs.
We still have availability!
Group bookings and individual reservations via our booking site are both welcome.
Our workshops are highly flexible—anyone can enjoy crafting by following a simple guide.
Guests often say, “Is it really okay to be this free?” Absolutely—our staff will support the key steps so everyone succeeds.
The year-round “Washi Korokoro Series” fits zodiac themes as well as monthly events and seasonal festivals—perfect for cultural tour itineraries.
◆ Washi Korokoro options available in-shop
[Animals & Good-Luck Motifs]
Goldfish, frog, maneki-neko, owl, kitten
[Zodiac 1]
Snake (Si), Dragon (Chen), Rat (Zi), Ox (Chou), Tiger (Yin), Rabbit (Mao)
[Zodiac 2]
Boar (Hai), Dog (Xu), Horse (Wu), Sheep (Wei), Monkey (Shen), Rooster (You)
[Folklore & Auspicious]
Daruma, lion dance, ninja, red ogre, white horse (Horse year)
[Samurai Warlords]
Akechi Mitsuhide, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Otani Yoshitsugu, Young Ieyasu, Kichō (Nōhime)
[Seasonal & Festive]
Blue carp streamer, red carp streamer, kabuto helmet, child with carp streamer, set of two carp streamers, set of three child carp streamers, Hina dolls
[Shop-exclusive items]
Jack-o’-lantern, swordsman, scale pattern, princess—plus more limited pieces!
With 30+ DIY kits always in stock, you’ll surely find something that makes you say, “I want to make this!”
You might encounter a special Washi Korokoro that can only be made here.
Search ideas on your phone and customize your own style—let’s create, share, and laugh together!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop by Ishikawa Shigyo ♪
▼ Official site of the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Washi Korokoro
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/82/82_1_file.pdf
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▼ Guidelines for Washi Earrings DIY Kits & Tool Lending
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/84/284_1_file.pdf
▼ DIY Workshop Menu: “Washi Plate,” “Washi Pen Stand,” “Washi Bookmark,” “Washi Piercing,” “Washi Earrings”
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/23/123_1_file.pdf
▼ DIY Workshop Menu: Three Family Sets
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▼ DIY Workshop Menu: Washi Korokoro Samurai Series
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https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
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Highly recommended for Mino City sightseeing: our shop is easy to access and ideal for tour itineraries!
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For tour planners organizing packaged group tours:
Our Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop by Ishikawa Shigyo sits on the route from Nagoya toward Takayama/Kamikochi—perfect for a cultural stop or break on Japan group tours.
“We’re using the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, but going straight to the destination means a long stretch on the bus.”
If that’s your concern as a tour operator,
we’re about 1 hour by expressway from Nagoya—a convenient hub to pair with Gujo Hachiman, Shirakawa-go, and Takayama.
We’d love for you to include our washi craft workshop as a cultural highlight.
If you need an approximately 90-minute slot including transit, choose the “Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop, Ishikawa Shigyo” in Mino City, Gifu—built for inbound group travel.
[Why tour operators choose us]
1. Prime access: 5 minutes from the Mino IC (Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy) + 5 minutes on foot from parking
2. About 60 minutes for the workshop—fits neatly into a 90-minute window including transfers
3. Guests take their handmade items home the same day
4. In-store shopping: 10% off purchases over ¥1,000
5. For group bookings, R10 rebate available to travel agencies
6. High creative freedom—produce original, personalized crafts
7. Located in the center of Mino’s historic “Udatsu” district
8. Authentic hands-on experience using Gifu’s traditional “Mino Washi” industry
9. Google Reviews ★4.9 (as of Sept 2025, 887 reviews) — highly rated cultural workshop in Gifu for Japan group travel, MICE, and tour operators
10. Free Wi-Fi available
[Access Information]
From Nagoya: Nagoya Ring Road IC (Nagoya Expressway) → Ichinomiya JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway → Mino IC — approx. 67 km / about 1 hour
From Takayama: Takayama-Nishi IC (Chubu Jukan Expressway) → Hida-Kiyomi IC → Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway → Mino IC — approx. 100 km / about 1 hr 15 min
From Shirakawa-go: Shirakawa-go IC (Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway) → Mino IC — approx. 110 km / about 1 hr 15 min
From Gujo Hachiman: Gujo-Hachiman IC (Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway) → Mino IC — approx. 28 km / about 17 min
From Chubu Centrair International Airport: Centrair-East IC (Chita-Odan Road) → Nagoya Expressway / Nagoya Daini-Kanjo → Ichinomiya JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway → Mino IC — approx. 95 km / about 1 hr 20 min
From Toki Premium Outlets: Toki IC (Chuo Expressway) → Toki JCT → Tokai-Kanjo Expressway → Mino-Seki JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway → Mino IC — approx. 39 km / around 30 min
* We do not have on-site parking. Please use municipal parking (shuttle service available) — coach-friendly for bus tours.
Ishikawa Shigyo’s hands-on programs are popular with domestic and international guests as a fun way to discover Japanese culture.
Please add our Mino washi craft experience to your tour itinerary! Ideal for group travel, student field trips, incentive tours, and corporate team-building.
▼ Experience Shop Website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Mino City Parking Map
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▼ Mino City Access Info
https://minokanko.com/access/
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Ishikawa Shigyo’s World & Japan Conquest Project! Put a sticker on your hometown ^^
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“Mino Washi” is a cultural pride of Mino City and a craft recognized by UNESCO.
Founded 123 years ago, Ishikawa Shigyo hopes people around the world will learn about and enjoy the traditions and beauty of Mino washi—
With that in mind, we launched a special interactive project!
Its name is…
“Did YOU come to Ishikawa Shigyo for washi?” Campaign!
Ishikawa Shigyo is located right in the heart of the historic Udatsu-no-Agaru Streets of Mino City!
Our store is a designated property within Japan’s Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, featuring an “udatsu” built in 1760.
Step inside our renovated Edo-period townhouse and be welcomed by our team.
Inside, we display a world map and a map of Japan—please place a sticker on your place of origin when you visit.
As the stickers increase, it’s easy to see how far the Mino washi experience at Ishikawa Shigyo has spread.
Watching the map fill up with color excites both staff and visitors alike.
◆ World Conquest Project ◆
To date, guests from 41 countries (individuals and groups) have visited us!
But there are 193 UN member states—our journey continues.
For guests visiting from a country for the first time…
・We’ll give you a Mino washi souvenir!
・Please place a sticker on your hometown ^^
Which country will color the map next? Tell our staff where you’re from!
◆ Japan Conquest Project ◆
Among visitors who enjoyed our Mino washi craft shop experience,
which of Japan’s 47 prefectures has sent the most guests?
Nearby? Or from far away?
Place a sticker on your prefecture and add color to the Japan map!
* The stickers our guests have applied are now piling up like a little mountain ^^
The more stickers, the stronger the connection between Ishikawa Shigyo and our guests—
it’s a participatory project for everyone.
If you haven’t visited yet, please stop by.
When you come to Mino City, make memories with a hands-on Mino washi craft experience ^^
Your single sticker will be the first step of a new story.
All of us look forward to welcoming you!
* Countries that have visited us so far:
North & South America
United States, Brazil, Canada, Venezuela
Asia
Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, Timor-Leste, Nepal, India, Israel, Cambodia, Laos, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Pakistan, Malaysia
Europe
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Russia, Netherlands
Oceania
Australia, New Zealand
Africa
South Africa
▼ Official website of our hands-on shop
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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Introducing Ishikawa Shigyo! Showcasing OEM versions of our popular “Washi Korokoro” line for attractions, museums, and destination marketing.
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Ishikawa Shigyo engages in retail of washi goods, hands-on experiences, and development of custom original products.
Drawing on 123 years of craftsmanship, we help bring your ideas to life with products tailored to your brand and guests.
Here are examples of past originals (great for destination souvenirs and tour merchandising):
◆ The beloved Tokyo Yakult Swallows mascot “Tsubakuro” became a Washi Korokoro figure!
Adored by Swallows fans, Tsubakuro’s humorous expressions and playful gestures make him a star across Japanese pro baseball.
That club symbol is now part of our Washi Korokoro series.
Just looking at it brings a smile.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1870.html
◆ If you’re from Gifu, you know it! FC Gifu’s official mascot became a Washi Korokoro figure.
FC Gifu is a professional soccer club based in Gifu Prefecture.
Its official mascot “Giffy” is now a traditional Mino-washi craft, part of our Washi Korokoro series.
A collaboration between a local club and artisans preserving Mino traditions—meet the adorably wobbly Giffy!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1876.html
◆ Locals all know it—Gifu Bus is now a Washi Korokoro figure!
Available as a finished item or as a DIY kit.
Assembly guides are provided in both standard Japanese and the Gifu dialect.
Commissioned by Gifu Bus Co., Ltd., which operates route and charter buses centered on Gifu City.
Produced by our company.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1874.html * DIY kit
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1875.html * Finished product
◆ JAXA’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) joined the Washi Korokoro lineup!
Our Washi Korokoro is designed as a lucky “roly-poly” that always rights itself.
We created this upon request: “We want to express SLIM’s lunar landing as a self-righting toy.”
* Referencing the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science information
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1802.html
◆ A beloved national anime character is now a Washi Korokoro figure!
“Chibi Maruko-chan,” a longtime family favorite, has joined the series.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1800.html
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1801.html
▼ We create original OEM products—leveraging expertise since 1902 to craft exclusive items for your brand and destination.
Japan’s No.1 in registered “Mino Washi” brand items!
From figurines, papier-mâché, Japanese sundries and stationery, to DIY kits and custom-printed items—leave your original production to us. We can propose designs in washi, chirimen crepe, wood, ceramics, and more—perfect for DMO merchandising and tour souvenirs.
▼ Contact Ishikawa Shigyo Headquarters here ♪ — for tour operators, DMCs, and group travel planners considering Japan cultural experiences in Gifu
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
Not only our commercial “Washi Korokoro” series—original pieces are quietly born from our Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop, too. ^^
We’re always amazed by the unique creations that spring from children’s free imagination.
The charm lies in the freedom to craft not only by following samples but also by shaping favorite characters and personal motifs.
We’ll start showcasing these joyful works with images on our blog as well—perfect inspiration for Japan group tours seeking hands-on culture. ♪
Ishikawa Shigyo’s popular “Washi Korokoro” offers limitless expression depending on the maker’s ideas—an ideal Japanese cultural workshop for inbound travel.
Kids love it, and adults can dive in with childlike wonder, too.
Shall we create your one-and-only original piece together at the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop?
[See images!] Our e-newsletter is introduced with images on the blog below. [Updated every Monday]
Newsletter articles (with images)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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Customer Gallery — real works made during the hands-on experience ♪ (great reference for educational travel and incentive groups)
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Here’s this week’s piece ♪
Yōkai Havoc!
Enjoy adding your own personal twist, everyone. ♪
[See images!] Our e-newsletter is introduced with images on the blog below. [Updated every Monday]
Newsletter articles (with images)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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Mayu “Mino” Diary — A Small Bottle, Big Peace of Mind: Applause for Expo Bag Checks!
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I couldn’t forget how fun the Expo was when I went in May, so recently I visited again with my family.
A string of little miracles lined up this time—
we got into the most popular U.S. Pavilion,
won the lottery for the water show, and more—pure excitement.
—That story can wait. Today I want to write about a moment that impressed me during the pre-entry bag check.
The entrance gates were packed.
In my lane I could clearly see the inspection machine ahead and the neighboring lane from where I stood.
One staffer receiving bags, another staring at the monitor,
another returning items, and a lead coordinating the flow—
seven people total moving briskly in sync.
A couple next to me whispered,
“This job is really tough.
If something happened with luggage inside, they’d be responsible.”
I found myself nodding.
The monitor specialist was like an interpreter for X-rays, saying,
“There’s something metallic around here—please check,”
and, “That shape is a key holder, so it’s fine.”
Shadows that looked like “mysterious blobs” to a layperson like me
were judged instantly, preventing trouble before it happened.
Ah, so that’s how safety is protected,
I was thinking—when it happened.
“Excuse me—do you have a bottle in your bag?”
The person they stopped was… me.
A bottle? What do they mean… oh, right!
The energy drink I’d tossed in my backpack “for when I get tired.”
“Yes—there’s one energy drink…”
“I’m sorry, but bottles and cans are prohibited inside.
We can hold it here for you, or if you’d like, you can drink it now.”
Now!? First thing in the morning—right here!?
In the end, I downed it before entering.
I was a little embarrassed, but I take my hat off to the professional eyes that didn’t miss even that tiny bottle.
By stopping one small item, they protect a big sense of security.
To everyone who keeps us safe—thank you so much.
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In Edo-era ambience streets,
enjoy hands-on Mino washi craft making at
Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop — Ishikawa Shigyo
501-3728
1909-3, Honjūmachi, Mino City, Gifu (Japan)
Shop contact: Mayumi Sato
Tel 0575-29-3680
Fax 0575-35-1363
Contact us here https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Feel free to contact us ♪ — ideal for Western tour operators planning Japan cultural itineraries, school trips, and corporate team-building.
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