【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Company Overview】

Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—the birthplace of Mino Washi— Ishi kawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and wholesales traditional Japanese paper goods guided by our philosophy of “Handwork by Washiya Artisans.” Blending Japanese traditional crafts with modern entertainment design, we handle planning, development, production, and sales. We hold the **largest number of certified Mino Washi brand products in Japan (world No.1)**, supporting **wholesale, B2B supply, and export** for global buyers.

OEM manufacturing and original private-label production available. Our lineup includes: hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami paper, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, twelve-zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Ohinasama sets, Boy’s Festival (Gogatsu) dolls, kabuto (samurai helmet) displays, koinobori (carp streamer) sets, entryway and seasonal décor, seasonal gifts, “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, items for inbound tourism, overseas and Japan souvenirs, Japanese stationery, pochibukuro money envelopes, noshibukuro gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp books), wagasa umbrellas, sensu folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, cardholders, 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 collage kits, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys and folk toys. We handcraft **about 1,200 kinds of Japanese washi crafts every year**, supplying manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan and overseas.

Original papier-mâché (hariko) production: anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local yuru-chara, shrine specialties, and more. We plan and produce numerous OEM and original items.
OEM Examples

【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-Chara (Regional, Corporate, Sports)】
Kuidaore Taro; Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows Co., Ltd.); Chukyo-kun (Chukyo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.); Giffy (FC Gifu Co., Ltd.)
【Vehicle / Themed Characters — Government & Museums】
 Lunar Lander SLIM (JAXA); Type-3 Fighter “HIEN” (Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Science Museum); Sightseeing Train “Nagara” (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
【Animal Characters】
Dormouse, Jersey Cow, Wolf

Tourist & regional products retail, household goods retail, department-store wholesale, online sales / e-commerce, doll shops, ceramics retail, lacquerware retail, stationery & bookstores, kimono shops, tea manufacturing & sales, confectionery / food manufacturing & sales, specialty paper stores, shrine & temple wholesale, florists & floral-material shops, event-planning companies, Paper Museum shops, general museum stores, global export wholesalers, overseas sales, advertising agencies, promotional goods, commemorative gifts, handicraft stores, hobby shops, and washi retailers. We supply manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across industries.

Washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese culture souvenirs, Japanese traditional crafts for overseas, washi goods for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gifts, exportable Japanese souvenirs, original production of traditional crafts, Japanese sundries for foreign tourists, Japanese-style gifts for overseas, Mino Washi — Japanese tradition, Japanese souvenirs popular overseas, washi gift sets, washi goods for export, Japanese traditional crafts.

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 “Give the Gift of Japan’s Heart” — packed with good news!!

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

(You can view the latest updates from the TOP page.)

■【Special Offer】 Introduction blog for purchase perks on new products ↓

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

■【With Images!】 Our newsletter presented with images!

Newsletter article blog is here ↓

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

【Updated Every Monday!!!】

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Lately, hot-pot dishes really hit the spot.

Even our family dog—and Yamashita—are wistful about the short, chilly autumn.

Now, here’s some news to warm you up despite the temperature swings :)

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★★★ Latest Updates — Table of Contents ★★★

■ No. 1: “Suisui Tsushin” November issue released!
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 ★★★ Announcement of the latest issue of Suisui Tsushin ★★★

Ishikawa Paper Goods’ monthly bulletin delivering company news and best-selling products.

Click here for the November issue ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/79/179_1_file.pdf
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 ■ 2026 Hina Dolls & Boy’s Festival Dolls catalogs now available!

■【Hina Dolls & Boy’s Festival Dolls】 Items eligible for personalized name plaques

■ Renewed: Hand-dyed Mino Washi Yuzen paper catalog!

■ “Washi Korokoro” Disney — MSRP ¥2,600 + tax
 On sale from late December 2025. Limited quantities. Pre-orders now open.

■ Recommended personalized items! Ideal for commemorative gifts and novelties.
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■ Holiday Schedule
 November: Open on the 3rd and 24th

December: Winter holidays from the 26th–27th

January: New Year holidays Jan 1–4
 〇●〇 Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop — Oct–Dec business schedule 〇●〇

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

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 ★★★ 2026 Zodiac New Year — Latest Updates ★★★
 ■ 2026 Year of the Horse New Year Decoration catalog is here ↓

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

Here is the inventory list for zodiac New Year items available for immediate shipment.

Bulk orders welcome! You can also write in regular products.

Please use this for the zodiac sales season and year-end / New Year gifts.

■ As of Oct 28, the immediately available zodiac New Year items are here ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf
 The inventory sheet can also be used as an order form.

Exclusive gift for those who use the sheet as an order form: receive 5 “clip-on magnets” (assorted shapes)!!

Items in stock can ship immediately!!

Because production is limited, please place your orders early.

* Stock quantities fluctuate daily.

■ Washi-Covered Ceramic Doll Series ■
 Each item in this series is hand-applied with Mino Washi paper,

and carefully finished by hand, so additional lead time is required.

If you need a rush order, please consult your representative by the end of October — this will be the final production run!

Items move constantly, so please check inventory each time. (Updated every Friday)

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Boy’s Festival Dolls 【2026 Catalog】 is here ↓↓

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

Boy’s Festival Dolls blog is here ↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
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 【Ishikawa Paper Goods’ Boy’s Festival Dolls】

Boy’s Festival (Gogatsu) celebrates children’s healthy growth and is an event to enjoy early-summer seasonal traditions and Japanese culture. Since our founding in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu—the home of Mino Washi—we have designed and hand-crafted compact, easy-to-display Boy’s Festival dolls every year.

Through carefully handcrafted displays, we hope you feel the arrival of early summer and the joy of Japanese culture—and that our pieces bring smiles and happiness to your life. Ishikawa Paper Goods prays for our customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City, Gifu.
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 ■ Boy’s Festival Dolls 2026 — product profiles are here ↓↓

Contents: kabuto (helmet) displays, koinobori (carp streamer) displays, washi dolls, papier-mâché, chirimen fabric dolls, hanging decorations, wreath-style decorations, mobile decorations, DIY kits, beanbag dolls, and more.

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
 
 【Upcoming Boy’s Festival Schedule】
 Round 1 — Fri, Oct 31

Round 2 — Fri, Nov 28

Round 3 — Thu, Dec 25

* Each piece is carefully handcrafted. Items other than papier-mâché require additional time.
 * Estimated lead times for out-of-stock items are as follows:

Orders closing end of October > Earliest delivery: early January

Orders closing end of November > Earliest delivery: late January

Orders closing end of December > Earliest delivery: late February

Orders closing end of January > Earliest delivery: late March

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■【Breaking】 Hina Dolls catalog is here ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
 ・Orders placed by Fri, Oct 31 qualify for free shipping!!
 ・Production begins after orders are received, so please order early!

We have already received orders—thank you very much for your support!

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 2026 Hina Dolls — New Products Blog Announcement!
 “Hanging Decorations,” “Shinnō (Imperial Couple) Displays,” “Two-Tier Displays,” “Three-Tier Displays,” “Washi Hina Dolls”

Introducing “Chirimen Hina,” “Wreath-Style Displays,” “Mobile Decorations,” and “Beanbag Sets.”
 We also offer personalized name plaques for end users! 【Free Shipping】
 We will create each end user’s requested name plaque for ¥330 (tax included).

With our free-shipping service, we can ship directly to end users.

■ Hina Dolls Blog — read here ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
 
 【Ishikawa Paper Goods’ Hina Dolls】

Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) is a seasonal festival praying for children’s healthy growth—an event to welcome spring and enjoy Japanese culture. Since our founding in 1902 (Meiji 35), Ishikawa Paper Goods has designed and hand-crafted compact, easy-to-display Hina dolls every year.

With carefully handcrafted Hina displays, we hope to deliver the joy of spring and the beauty of Japanese culture, bringing smiles and happiness. Ishikawa Paper Goods prays for our customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City in Gifu—home of Mino Washi.

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 ■ Hina Dolls 2026 — Product Profiles are here ↓↓

Contents: Imperial Couple (Shinnō) displays, three-tier displays, two-tier displays, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, hanging decorations, wreath-style decorations, mobile decorations, DIY craft kits, beanbag dolls, and more (ideal for corporate buyers, wholesale, export, and museum shops).

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

【Upcoming Hina Dolls Schedule】

Fri, Oct 31 — Round 2 Order Deadline  > Order Perk (Free Shipping)

Place a pre-order by the end of October to receive free shipping as a perk.

* Each item is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require additional time. We would appreciate your early orders.

Orders closing end of September > Earliest delivery: early December

Orders closing end of October > Earliest delivery: late December

Orders closing end of November > Earliest delivery: late January

Orders closing end of December > Earliest delivery: late February

Orders closing end of January > Earliest delivery: late March

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 Hina and Boy’s Festival products are now complete. Over 100 items listed!
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<Guide to Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina & Boy’s Festival Dolls>

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

■ This year’s Hina and Boy’s Festival dolls are complete—each one handcrafted with refined design.

■ Handcrafted items using Mino Washi are certified under the Mino Washi Brand and can be sold with this designation.

■ [NEW RELEASE] Hina Dolls: Luxurious floral display bases “Hana (Flower)” and “Yū (Grace).” Beautiful Hina dolls adorned with delicate floral patterns.

■ [NEW RELEASE] Boy’s Festival 1: “Hanging Decorations — May,” showcasing meticulous handwork and a refreshing blue theme.

■ [NEW RELEASE] Boy’s Festival 2: “Ao (Azure)” combines a kabuto (helmet) display and a koinobori (carp streamer) display in one compact set—fresh like a blue sky.

■ [NEW RELEASE] Boy’s Festival 3: Best-seller! “Washi Kabuto & Koinobori Display shira,” pairing the popular washi kabuto with a carp-streamer display.

■ [NEW RELEASE] Boy’s Festival 4: Best-seller! Hariko-shka series now includes “Floating Koinobori” and “Momotarō.”

■ Continuing this year: papier-mâché collections—“Air Stroll,” koinobori “Kaze (Wind),” Hariko-shka, and “Harvest Koinobori.”

■ Washiya artisan handwork: Popular Hina & Boy’s Festival [DIY Kits] series—Korokoro, Five-Doll Display, Mobiles, and more.

■ Popular series: Chirimen beanbag Hina/Boy’s Festival sets and chirimen dolls in many variations, with value-priced sets available.

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■ 【With Images!】 Our newsletter presented with images!

Newsletter article blog is here ↓

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

~ We produce original products (OEM) for you! ~ 

 Leveraging experience since 1902,
we craft exclusive originalsjust for your company!  

 No.1 in the number of Mino Washi brand registrations in Japan! 

Leave your original production to us: doll making, papier-mâché (hariko), Japanese washi crafts, stationery, DIY kits, and custom name printing. We can propose a variety of materials—washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, ceramics—tailored to your needs.

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

Lead Time: about 1–3 months after design confirmation (subject to product, consult with us)

* Split deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on customer specifications.

Costs: product processing, prototype production, label design, molds/tooling, etc.

Please contact our Circulation Department for requests and inquiries.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods　← Click

OEM page (case studies & guidance) is here   ← Click

For Corporate Customers we offer wholesale pricing.

Corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries are welcome via Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods

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We will continue listening closely to your feedback, advancing product development and services that delight,

and growing as a company that creates smiles, energy, and happiness across Japan under our motto: “Give the Gift of Japan’s Heart.”

We appreciate your continued support!

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~ Give the Gift of Japan’s Heart ~

2382 Yoshikawa-cho, 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

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