【Part1】2026 New Arrivals: Japanese Traditional Handcrafts | Ishikawa Paper since 1902 - Japan’s No.1 Mino Washi Japanese Traditional Paper Brand 2025.10.17
2025.10.24
【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Company Profile】
Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—the home of Mino-Washi Japanese paper—ISHIKAWA PAPER GOODS Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and wholesales Mino-Washi lifestyle goods. Guided by our “Washi-ya no Teshigoto” ethos (true handcraft), we integrate entertainment into traditional crafts, handling planning, product development, manufacturing, and sales. We hold the No.1 count of certified “Mino-Washi Brand” products in Japan (and globally). (B2B wholesale | OEM | export for importers, distributors, retailers | Japanese crafts wholesale | corporate gifts)
OEM and fully custom production. Hand-dyed Mino-Washi, chiyogami (patterned paper), DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, twelve-zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Ohinasama, Boys’ Festival dolls, kabuto helmet displays, koinobori decorations, entryway décor, seasonal décor and goods, “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly series, chirimen textile dolls, washi papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, inbound-tourism gifts, overseas souvenirs, Japan gifts, stationery, “pochibukuro” tip envelopes, noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho temple-stamp books, wagasa paper 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-on” magnets), tenugui hand towels, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art (chigiri-e), postcard hangers, tapestries, phone straps, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys and folk toys. We wholesale more than 1,200 handmade Japanese washi craft items annually to manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan and overseas. (long-tail keywords: Japanese paper gifts wholesale, Mino-Washi OEM, Japanese traditional crafts supplier, corporate novelty production, inbound tourism gifts, export of Japanese souvenirs)
Original papier-mâché (hariko) production — we plan and produce numerous OEM and custom items for anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local “yuru-chara,” and signature goods for shrines.
OEM Case Studies
【Character / 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-Chara — Regions, Corporations, Sports】
Kuidaore Taro; Tsubakuro — Tokyo Yakult Swallows; Chukyo-kun — Chukyo TV; Giffy — FC Gifu
【Vehicles / Public Orgs & Museums】
Lunar Lander SLIM — JAXA; Type-3 Fighter “Hien” — Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum; Sightseeing Train “Nagara” — Nagaragawa Railway; Gifu Bus
【Historical Figures / Generals】
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kicho (Nohime), Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasa, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru
【Animal Characters】
Japanese Dormouse, Jersey Cow, Wolf
Tourism gift stores, lifestyle-goods retailers, department-store buyers, e-commerce and mail-order, doll retailers, ceramics retailers, lacquerware retailers, stationery & bookstore channels, kimono shops, tea manufacturers/retailers, confectionery & food manufacturers/retailers, paper specialty stores, shrine/temple wholesalers, florists & floral-material shops, event agencies, paper museums, general museum shops, export trading houses, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional-goods distributors, commemorative-gift suppliers, craft stores, hobby stores, and washi boutiques — we manufacture and wholesale to partners across these industries.
Washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi gifts, Japanese-culture souvenirs, traditional crafts for overseas markets, washi goods for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gifts, exportable “Japan” souvenirs, original traditional-craft production, Japanese-style gifts for global markets, Mino-Washi—Japan’s tradition, popular Japan souvenirs overseas, washi gift sets, washi goods for export, Japan’s traditional crafts.
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“Share the Heart of Japan as a Gift” — News & Good Fortune for All!
■ Ishikawa Paper Goods Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(You can view the latest updates from the TOP page.)
■【Special Offers】New-product purchase perks — read our blog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
■【With Images!】Our e-newsletter with images — featured here!
E-newsletter article blog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
【Updated every Monday!!!】
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Lately, you can hear the clear chirp of bell crickets in the evening.
Our family dog—and Yamashita, too—are both enjoying the bounty of autumn.
Now, here’s some news that won’t lose to the changing temperatures.＾＾
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★★★ Latest Announcements — Contents ★★★
■ No.1: 2026 Zodiac “Horse” New-Year Decorations — Inventory Update!!
【Limited】Order-form users receive a bonus gift!
【Washi-Covered Ceramics】If you need initial or additional orders, now is the time!
【Sold Out】Current list of sold-out zodiac items!
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Here is the quick-ship inventory list for zodiac New-Year products.
Bulk-buy welcome!
Use these for the zodiac sales season and as year-end/New-Year gifts.
As of 10/17, the quick-ship items for zodiac New-Year goods are listed here!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf
This inventory list can also be used as an order form.
Exclusive to order-form users: receive five assorted “Clip-On Washi Magnets”! You can check stock across all three pages.
Items in stock ship immediately!!
Last call! For additional washi-covered ceramics, please place orders by the end of October.
As these are limited productions, please secure your quantities early.
* Inventory quantities change daily.
■ Washi-Covered Ceramic Doll Series ■
Each piece is carefully hand-covered with authentic Mino-Washi.
Because everything is finished by hand, production takes time.
If you need rush quantities, please consult your sales contact within October!
■ Notice: Items Discontinued When Sold Out ■
The following “otedama” bean-bag items have ended.
As an alternative, Yamashita recommends our omikuji (fortune-slip) items.
21763 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — White
21768 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — Brown
21769 Chirimen Otedama — White Horse
21770 Chirimen Otedama — Brown Horse
21783 Chirimen Otedama — Zodiac Horse Pair (Brown & White) with Stand
21769 Chirimen Otedama — White Horse (Zodiac Horse)
21770 Chirimen Otedama — Brown Horse (Zodiac Horse)
21870 Papier-mâché Zodiac (Horse) — “Fuji-Riding Horse”
21878 Cat with Mandarin Orange
21879 Daruma with Mandarin Orange
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★★★ “Suīsui Tsūshin” — Latest Issue ★★★
Our monthly company paper shares the latest updates and best-sellers.
October issue of “Suīsui Tsūshin” is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1952.html
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■ 2026 Hina & Boys’ Festival Catalogs — released now!
■ 【Hina & Boys’ Festival】 Name-plate service — eligible products!
■ Updated: Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi Yuzen Paper Catalog!
■ New: Revamped inbound-label designs!
■ Ishikawa Paper Goods × Gifu Prefectural Senior High School — product-development support!
“Spritz aroma on your fan!”
Six Gifu High School students take on product development through to sales.
Competing in the “Mock Enterprise Grand Prix” — details ↓
https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/1143913
Featured in Chunichi Shimbun on October 6, 2025.
Article excerpt ↓↓
“A team from Gifu High School (Gifu City) entering the ‘High School Mock Enterprise Grand Prix — RealBiz’ has developed ‘WAKOSEN,’ an aroma-infused folding fan that showcases Mino-Washi. Sales begin on the 6th. ‘It’s a collaboration of tradition and high-school creativity. We’re determined to win the Grand Prix,’ the students say.
RealBiz is an entrepreneurial experience program run by the certified NPO ‘Institute for Financial Literacy.’ Students found a mock company, use 300,000 yen in seed funds, and work on product development, production, and sales. The championship is decided by evaluating profits and their overall enterprise activity.”
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■ Holiday Notice
November: Open on the 3rd and 24th
December: Closed 26–27 for winter holidays
◯●◯ Mino-Washi Craft Experience Shop — Oct–Dec business schedule ◯●◯
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__10.html
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★★★ New-Product Blog ★★★
■ Chigiri-e Tapestry Kit
At Ishikawa Paper Goods, we develop chigiri-e from the washi itself.
Includes an easy-to-follow instruction booklet with diagrams!
We created the manual from scratch and use luxurious base paper with a textured “momi” finish. Advanced crafters can “tear,” while beginners can “cut” — everyone has fun. We’ve lined up the four seasons for December; please consider adding them to your lineup!
■【Reissue】Chigiri-e Tapestries
By popular request, we are reissuing finished chigiri-e tapestries as well!
Quantities are limited; please let us know early if you’d like to order. Stay tuned for Reissue—Wave 2!
Full Chigiri-e Catalog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/64/64_1_file.pdf
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Boys’ Festival Dolls 【2026 Catalog】 — see here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf
Boys’ Festival blog — here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
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【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Boys’ Festival Dolls】
Boys’ Festival celebrates children’s healthy growth — a seasonal event that welcomes early summer and Japanese culture. Since 1902, Ishikawa Paper Goods has presented and handcrafted compact, easy-to-display Boys’ Festival dolls in Mino City, Gifu—home of Mino-Washi.
Through meticulous handwork, our displays let families feel the joy of early summer and the charm of Japanese tradition. We sincerely hope they bring smiles and happiness to your life. We also pray for our customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, the local guardian shrine of Mino City.
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■ Boys’ Festival 2026 — Product Profiles ↓↓
Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koinobori carp-streamer displays, washi dolls, papier-mâché, chirimen textile dolls, hanging ornaments, wreaths, mobiles, DIY kits, and bean-bag dolls.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming Boys’ Festival Schedule】
Round 1 — Fri, Oct 31
Round 2 — Fri, Nov 28
Round 3 — Thu, Dec 25
* Each piece is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require longer lead time. We appreciate early orders.
* Estimated lead times for made-to-order items without stock are below.
Orders by end of Oct ＞ Earliest delivery: early Jan
Orders by end of Nov ＞ Earliest delivery: late Jan
Orders by end of Dec ＞ Earliest delivery: late Feb
Orders by end of Jan ＞ Earliest delivery: late Mar
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■【Flash】Hina-Doll Product Catalog — see here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
• Orders placed by Fri, Oct 31 ship free!!
• As production starts after ordering, please order early!
We’re already receiving orders — thank you so much!
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Announcing new 2026 Hina products!
Featuring “Hanging Ornaments,” “Shin-o (Prince) Display,” “Two-Tier Display,” “Three-Tier Display,” and “Washi-bina.”
We also introduce “Chirimen-bina,” wreaths, mobiles, and bean-bag dolls!
Plus, end-user name-plate service — FREE shipping!
We’ll create personalized name plates for end users at 330 yen (incl. tax) each.
We will ship directly to end users with free shipping.
■ Hina-doll blog — read here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina Dolls】
Hinamatsuri celebrates children’s healthy growth — a springtime event to enjoy Japanese culture. Since 1902, Ishikawa Paper Goods has presented and handcrafted compact, easy-to-display Hina dolls every year.
With careful handcrafting, our Hina dolls deliver the joy of spring and Japanese tradition. We sincerely hope they bring smiles and happiness. We also pray for our customers at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City, Gifu—home of Mino-Washi.
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■ Hina Dolls 2026 — Product Profiles ↓↓
Contents: prince/princess displays, three-tier, two-tier, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, hanging ornaments, wreaths, mobiles, DIY kits, and bean-bag dolls.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/13/213_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming Hina-Doll Schedule】
Fri, Oct 31 — 2nd Order Deadline ＞ Free-Shipping Benefit
Place reservation orders by the end of October to receive free shipping.
* Each piece is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require longer lead time. We appreciate early orders.
Orders by end of Sep ＞ Earliest delivery: early Dec
Orders by end of Oct ＞ Earliest delivery: late Dec
Orders by end of Nov ＞ Earliest delivery: late Jan
Orders by end of Dec ＞ Earliest delivery: late Feb
Orders by end of Jan ＞ Earliest delivery: late Mar
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Our Hina and Boys’ Festival lineups are complete — over 100 listed items!
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＜Guide to Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina & Boys’ Festival＞
■ We provide product profiles, catalogs, and images free of charge to support your sales. (B2B buyers welcome: importers, wholesalers, chain retailers, museum shops, airport & attraction stores, hotel gift shops)
■ This year as well, our refined, carefully handcrafted Hina dolls and Boys’ Festival dolls are complete. (Japanese traditional crafts | Mino-Washi handmade | seasonal Japanese gifts wholesale)
■ Handcrafted products made with Mino-Washi are certified under the Mino-Washi Brand and can be sold as official Mino-Washi Brand items. (authentic Japanese paper | certified traditional craft | B2B wholesale)
■ [New Release] Hina dolls now feature luxurious floral bases: “Hana (Flower)” and “Yū (Grace).” These are beautiful Hina displays adorned with delicate, full-bloom floral patterns. (Hinamatsuri gifts | Japanese festival décor)
■ [New Release] Boys’ Festival 1 — “Tsurushi-Kazari Gogatsu,” a hanging-ornament set in refreshing blue, showcases meticulous handwork in every piece. (Children’s Day décor | carp-streamer theme)
■ [New Release] Boys’ Festival 2 — “Ao,” a compact set combining a kabuto helmet display and koinobori carp-streamer display in a sky-blue, airy design. (compact Japanese décor | gift-ready set)
■ [New Release] Boys’ Festival 3 — Best-seller upgrade! We’ve paired the popular “Washi Kabuto Display shira” with a koinobori set: “Washi Kabuto & Koinobori Display shira.”
■ [New Release] Boys’ Festival 4 — Fan-favorites in the “Hariko-shika” series now include “Koinobori Fuwari” and “Momotaro.”
■ Washi papier-mâché (hariko) is back this year! Popular series include “Sky Walk,” koinobori “Kaze (Wind),” “Hariko-shika,” and “Minori Koinobori.”
■ “Washi-ya no Teshigoto” DIY Kits — Hina and Boys’ Festival popular series: Korokoro figures, Five-Person display sets, mobiles, and more. (DIY Japanese craft kits | workshop-ready)
■ Popular lines of chirimen fabric toys: Hina & Boys’ Festival bean-bag dolls (otedama) and chirimen dolls come in many varieties, including value-priced sets. (wholesale sets | corporate gifts)
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★★★ Notice: 2026 Zodiac “Horse” New-Year Collection ★★★
• Announcement of items that will end once sold out.
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● 2026 Zodiac Horse — Blog Roundup ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/eto.html
■ 2026 Zodiac Horse — New-Year Decorations Catalog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
* Orders accepted starting from a single unit.
For orders below the lot minimum, shipment will be after completion. If you have a specific desired ship date, please understand that items without stock may need to be canceled.
Orders in full-lot quantities are not subject to the above. If any items remain on back order, we will inform you of the delivery schedule.
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Zodiac Horse — Product Profiles 1 ↓↓
Contents: kagami-mochi, washi-covered ceramic dolls, Mino-Washi dolls, chirimen dolls, bean-bag toys (otedama),
netsuke charms, omikuji fortune items, tenugui hand towels, kaishi paper, etc.
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/32/332_1_file.pdf
Zodiac Horse — Product Profiles 2 ↓↓
Contents: papier-mâché (hariko), [NEW!] ceramic dolls
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/31/331_1_file.pdf
Our Zodiac Horse lineup is now complete.
A large selection with over 150 listed items.
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■ 【With Images!】Our e-newsletter, now introduced with photos!
Read the e-newsletter blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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~ We Create Original (OEM) Products! ~
Leveraging expertise since 1902,
we craft exclusive, custom originals just for your brand!
No.1 in number of registered Mino-Washi Brand items in Japan!
From doll making and papier-mâché to washi gifts, stationery, DIY kits, and custom name-printing, leave your original production to us! We propose solutions in various materials such as washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, and ceramics. (OEM Japanese gifts | private-label crafts | export-ready)
Minimum lot: from 300 units (negotiable depending on product)
Lead time: about 1–3 months after design is finalized (negotiable depending on product)
* Split shipments available. Additional charges may apply depending on customer specifications.
Costs: product processing, prototyping, label design, mold/tooling fees, etc.
For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods ← Click
OEM page (case studies & guidance) here ← Click
For corporate buyers , we sell at wholesale prices.
Corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods
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We will continue listening closely to customer feedback to develop better products and expand services that delight,
growing as a company that “Gifts the Rich Heart of Japan,” bringing smiles, energy, and happiness throughout Japan,
and we sincerely appreciate your continued support!
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