[Ishikawa Paper Goods – Company Profile]

Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu—the home of Mino-Washi—Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. is a B2B wholesale manufacturer and exporter of Mino-Washi Japanese paper crafts. Guided by our value of “Washi-ya no Teshigoto” (artisan handwork), we design, develop, handcraft, and sell traditional crafts infused with entertainment. We hold the highest number of certified Mino-Washi brand items in Japan (world-leading), serving corporate buyers, importers, and distributors.

OEM / Private-Label Production & Original Designs. Hand-dyed Mino-Washi, Chiyogami, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, twelve-zodiac displays, Hina dolls (Girls’ Day), May Festival boys’ dolls, kabuto helmet displays, koinobori carp displays, entryway/seasonal décor, “Washi Korokoro” series, chirimen fabric dolls, washi papier-mâché, kokeshi, items for inbound tourism, overseas souvenirs / Japan gifts, Japanese stationery, money envelopes, gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple stamp books), wagasa umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys and folk toys. We handcraft approx. 1,200 SKUs of Japanese paper gifts annually and supply on a wholesale basis to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan and overseas (airport and hotel gift shops, museum stores, attractions, department stores, and e-commerce retailers).

Custom Papier-Mâché (Hariko) Mascots — OEM & Original. We plan and produce many characters: anime IP, event mascots, corporate characters, local yuru-chara, shrine specialties, etc.
OEM Case Studies

[Character / Anime]
 Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue-sha 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-Chara – Regions, Corporations, Sports]
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows / Yakult Baseball Club), Chukyō-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicles / Public Sector & Museums]
 Lunar Lander SLIM (JAXA), Type-3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum), Sightseeing Train “Nagara” (Nagara River Railway), Gifu Bus
[Historic 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
[Animal Characters]
Japanese dormouse (Yamane), Jersey cow, Wolf

Tourism gift stores, lifestyle-goods retailers, department-store wholesale, online shops, mail-order, doll retailers, ceramics retailers, lacquerware retailers, stationery & bookstores, kimono shops, tea manufacturers/retailers, confectionery & food makers, specialty paper shops, shrine & temple wholesale, florists/floral-material shops, event planners, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional-goods firms, commemorative-gift suppliers, craft shops, hobby shops, washi boutiques—B2B wholesale to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across industries.

Washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese culture gifts, traditional crafts for overseas markets, washi accessories for inbound tourism, Japan-made cultural gifts, exportable Japan souvenirs, original traditional-craft production, Japanese-style gifts for global retail, Mino-Washi—heritage craft of Japan, best-selling Japan souvenirs abroad, washi gift sets, washi goods for export, authentic Japanese traditional crafts (B2B wholesale / importers / distributors)

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 “Share the Rich Spirit of Japan” — News & Insights for Buyers

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

(Find the latest updates from the TOP page.)

■ [Special Offers] New-Product Purchase Benefits — Blog ↓

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

■ [With Images!] Our email newsletter introduced with photos

Newsletter articles (blog) ↓

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

[Updated every Monday!!!]

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Lately, we can hear the crickets singing—autumn is here.

Our family dog—and Yamashita—are embracing “sports season,” too.

Now for some news that won’t lose to the chilly swings in temperature.＾＾

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★★★ Latest Announcements — Contents ★★★

■ No.1: Our OEM project was featured in the Chunichi Shimbun!
 ■ No.2: Ishikawa Paper Goods — Direct-Store Best-Seller Ranking Order Sheet

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 ● Spritz Aroma onto a Folding Fan! 

Six Gifu High School students take on everything from product development to sales. 

“Mock Enterprise Grand Prix” entry ↓
 https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/1143913 

Published in the Chunichi Shimbun on October 6, 2025. 

Article summary ↓↓ 

“A team from Gifu High School (Gifu City) competing in ‘Real Biz,’ a mock-enterprise grand prix where high-schoolers handle everything from product development to sales, created a scented folding fan ‘WAKOSEN.’ Launch set for the 6th. ‘It’s a collaboration between tradition and high school students—we’re determined to win the Grand Prix,’ they said enthusiastically.”

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 ★★★ “Suisui News” — Latest Issue ★★★

Our monthly digest for corporate buyers — newest product trends and best-sellers from Ishikawa Paper Goods.

October issue of “Suisui News” ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1952.html
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 ■ 2026 Hina & May-Festival Doll Catalog — now available!

■ [Hina & May Dolls] Name-plate eligible items
 ■ New: Disney joins “Washi Korokoro” — limited sales from December 12

■ Renewal: Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi “Yuzen” Pattern Paper Catalog

■ New Initiative: Fully refreshed inbound (tourist) labels for global retail

■ Ishikawa Paper Goods × Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School — collaborative product-development support

■ Holiday schedule
 October: Open on the 13th
 November: Open on the 3rd & 24th

December: Winter holidays from the 26th–27th
 〇●〇 Mino-Washi Craft Experience Shop — Oct–Dec Operating Schedule 〇●〇

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__10.html

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 ★★★ New-Product Blog ★★★
 ■ Torn-Paper Tapestry “DIY Kit”
 We develop the torn-paper elements from our own washi.

Includes easy-to-follow instructions and layout diagrams.

We built the manual from scratch with precise positioning guides. The base paper features luxurious “momi” texture. Advanced crafters can tear; beginners can cut—fun for all levels.
 We’ve prepared seasonal themes for December; please consider them for your holiday assortments.
 ■ [Revival Series] Torn-Paper Tapestries
 By request, we’re reviving past tapestry products in sequence. Quantities are limited—contact us early. Look forward to Round 2 of revivals!
 Full Torn-Paper Catalog ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/64/64_1_file.pdf

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 May-Festival Dolls [2026 Catalog] ↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf

May-Festival Doll Blog ↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
 
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 [Ishikawa Paper Goods — May-Festival Dolls]

The May Festival celebrates children’s healthy growth and the joys of early summer and Japanese culture. Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu, we unveil compact, easy-to-display May-Festival pieces every year—each one handcrafted.

Through carefully crafted, handmade displays, you can feel the arrival of early summer and the delight of Japanese traditions. We sincerely hope our work brings smiles and happiness to your customers’ lives. We also offer prayers for customer well-being at Hachiman Shrine, our local guardian shrine in Mino City.
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 ■ May-Festival 2026 — Product Profiles ↓↓

Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koinobori carp displays, washi dolls, papier-mâché (hariko), chirimen fabric dolls, hanging ornaments, wreaths, mobiles, DIY kits, bean-bag dolls, and more (ideal for B2B wholesale, import assortments, museum shops, airport gifts).

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
 
 [Upcoming May-Festival Schedule]
 Round 1: Fri, October 31

Round 2: Fri, November 28

Round 3: Thu, December 25

* Each piece is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require additional lead time. We appreciate early orders from corporate customers and import partners.
 * Estimated lead times when out of stock:

Orders by end of October ＞ Earliest delivery: early January

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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■ [Breaking] Hina Dolls Product Catalog ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
 ・Orders placed by Friday, October 31 qualify for **free shipping** (B2B wholesale).
 ・Items are made to order after we receive your PO, so please order early for timely delivery (ideal for importers and retailers).

Orders are already coming in—thank you very much! We truly appreciate your support from corporate buyers and distributors.

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 Announcing our **2026 Hina Dolls** new products (blog release)!
 “Hanging Ornaments,” “Shinnō (Imperial) Display,” “Two-Tier Display,” “Three-Tier Display,” and “Washi-bina (Mino-Washi dolls)” (Japanese traditional crafts for export / B2B wholesale).

Featuring “Chirimen-bina,” “Wreath Displays,” “Mobile Displays,” and “Bean-Bag Dolls.”
 We also create **personalized name plaques** for end users — free shipping!
 Customized name plaques for each end user are available at 330 JPY (tax included).

We can ship directly to end users **with free shipping**, supporting your cross-border e-commerce and overseas retail.

■ Hina Dolls Blog distribution here ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
 
 [Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina Dolls]

Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) is a seasonal celebration praying for children’s healthy growth—an event to welcome spring and enjoy Japanese culture. Since our founding in 1902 (Meiji 35), we have released compact, easy-to-display Hina Dolls each year, handcrafted in Mino City, Gifu (home of Mino-Washi), ideal for corporate buyers, importers, and museum shops.

With careful artisan handwork, our Hina Dolls deliver the joy of spring and the charm of Japanese traditions. We sincerely hope to bring smiles and happiness to your customers. We also offer prayers for our customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, our local guardian shrine in Mino City.

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 ■ **Hina Dolls 2026 — Product Profiles** ↓↓

Contents: Imperial (Shinnō) Displays, Three-Tier and Two-Tier Displays, Mino-Washi dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, hanging ornaments, wreath displays, mobile displays, DIY craft kits, bean-bag dolls, and more (B2B wholesale / import-ready).

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

[Upcoming Hina-Doll Schedule]

Fri, October 31 — 2nd Order Deadline ＞ Order Benefit: Free Shipping 

Place your pre-orders by the end of October to receive **free shipping** for corporate procurement and international distribution.

* Each piece is meticulously finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require more time. Thank you for placing orders early to secure production slots.

Orders closed end of October ＞ Earliest delivery: late December

Orders closed end of November ＞ Earliest delivery: late January

Orders closed end of December ＞ Earliest delivery: late February

Orders closed end of January ＞ Earliest delivery: late March

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 Our Hina-Doll and May-Festival product lines are complete — **100+ items** listed in our B2B catalog for importers, retailers, museum shops, and e-commerce.
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<Ishikawa Paper Goods — Guide to Hina Dolls & May-Festival Dolls>

■ We provide product profiles, catalogs, and product images free of charge to support your sales and listings (for importers, distributors, and retailers).

■ This year’s refined, handcrafted Hina & May-Festival Dolls are complete—artisan quality for premium gift shops and airport retail.

■ Handcrafted items using Mino-Washi carry the Mino-Washi Brand Certification, enabling sales under the official Mino-Washi brand (trusted provenance for US/EU buyers).

■ [New Release] Hina Dolls with the new, luxurious flower-decor bases: “Hana” and “Yū.” Elegant pieces with blooming floral motifs.

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

■ [New Release] May-Festival 2: “Ao (Aoiro)”—a compact **all-in-one** kabuto helmet + koinobori carp display with a clear blue-sky aesthetic.

■ [New Release] May-Festival 3: “Washi Kabuto Display shira” + koinobori set—our popular kabuto series now paired with carp streamers.

■ [New Release] May-Festival 4: The hit “Hariko-shika” series now includes “Koinobori Fuwari” and “Momotarō.” (Papier-mâché, matryoshka-style nesting design.)

■ Continuing this year: Washi papier-mâché favorites—“Sky Walk,” koinobori “Kaze,” Hariko-shika, and “Minori Koinobori.”

■ “Washi-ya no Teshigoto” DIY kits for Hina & May-Festival: [Handmade Kits] include Korokoro series, Five-Person displays, mobiles, and more—great for workshops and family activities.

■ Popular series: Chirimen Bean-Bag Dolls and Chirimen Dolls for Hina & May-Festival, with a wide variety. Value-priced sets are also available for retail assortments.

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~ We Create Original (OEM) Products! ~ 

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we craft exclusive originals just for your brand!  

 Japan’s No.1 in number of registered Mino-Washi brand items! 

We handle end-to-end original production: doll making, papier-mâché (hariko), Japanese gifts, stationery, DIY kits, and custom logo/branding. We propose solutions using diverse materials—washi, chirimen, wood, ceramics—optimized for B2B wholesale, import/export, and private label.

Minimum lot size: from 300 units (negotiable by item)

Lead time: approx. 1–3 months after design approval (negotiable by item)

* Split shipments available. Additional charges may apply depending on your shipping instructions.

Costs: processing, prototyping, label design, tooling, etc.

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

OEM Page (case studies & guide) here   ← Click

For Corporations —we offer wholesale pricing for importers, distributors, and retail chains.

Corporate trade, purchasing, and inquiries → Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods

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◆ Editor’s Note — “Yamashita’s Mountain”

“Yamashita: I’m heading straight home today!”

[To be continued in the second half] → https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1986.html

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~ Share the Rich Spirit of Japan ~

2382 Yoshikawa-chō, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721, Japan

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

TEL +81-575-33-0228

FAX +81-575-35-1363

Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Inquiries: https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html