Trip to Mino City, Gifu: Touch Authentic Japan | Mino-Washi | Enjoy Handmade Craft Workshops 2025.11.10
2025.11.11Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop — Ishikawa Paper Goods
Shop Newsletter No. 270
Highly recommended for Mino City sightseeing! Touch real washi paper, unwind, and enjoy hands-on Japanese craft time in Mino — perfect for Japan travel itineraries, group tours, and cultural experiences.
Thank you for visiting the Ishikawa Paper Goods Craft Experience Shop!
As of November 10, 2025: Google Reviews ★4.9 with 895 reviews — still growing!
“Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop — Ishikawa Paper Goods”
Our hands-on programs let you experience Japan’s traditional culture with all five senses.
While learning about the charm and heritage of Mino Washi, you can create one-of-a-kind dolls and accessories to take home as memorable Japan travel souvenirs.
Savor the texture of washi, the fun of choosing colors and patterns, and the joy of shaping your own ideas — a sensory cultural experience ideal for tour groups, school trips, and incentive travel.
Right in the heart of Mino!
We are a designated property within the Nationally Selected Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District, located in the historic “Udatsu” townscape.
Make Mino Washi crafts together inside an Edo-period building featuring authentic “udatsu” (traditional firebreak gables) built in 1760. ♪
From solo travelers to groups of up to 45 guests at once (about one full sightseeing coach), everyone can join our hands-on sessions. ^^
(For parties over 45, we recommend splitting between a Mino town stroll & shopping group and a craft experience group!)
Couples, friends, families, tour groups, company outings — all are welcome!
Any group can share a fun, team-building cultural experience together!
Our craft menu includes:
Mino Washi “Korokoro” paper dolls, washi fans, washi earrings, washi clip-on earrings, washi plates, washi pen stands, washi bookmarks, and more — great for Japan cultural tours and corporate incentive activities.
Follow the samples if you like,
create freely by intuition,
or design something inspired by your favorite character!
Let’s craft your own original, one-and-only souvenir from Japan!
We offer 30+ kit types, so you’re sure to find a favorite.
Please check the shop schedule and come visit us — we’re excited to welcome tour operators and travelers alike! ♪
▼ Shop Opening Days for November, December & January ▼ (useful for tour planning and coach scheduling)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1855.html
[Note] We’re happy to accommodate group reservations outside regular opening days — please contact us!
▼ Official Website ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Rakuten EC Store ▼ (for retail purchases and sample viewing)
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
Right across from our Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop,
a new seafood restaurant has opened!
Enjoy super-fresh ocean flavors — lunch service is starting soon, too. ♪
And…
Next door you’ll find a beloved long-established local diner, known to Mino insiders.
With a huge variety of noodle and rice dishes, you’ll never get bored. ^^
Mino also offers diverse dining: grilled offal, classic ramen, soba, yakiniku, izakaya, Vietnamese cuisine, and more — great additions to group tour itineraries.
After a satisfying meal,
come enjoy a hands-on “wa” (Japanese) craft experience at our shop!
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you. ^^
Every small moment in daily life can be a happy highlight. ♪
Today again, we’ll help bring smiles at the Ishikawa Paper Goods Craft Experience Shop.
Now, let’s begin this issue of our shop newsletter! ^^
◆ Today’s Topics ◆
• For Group Visitors: Trace a living Edo-era townscape to the “Hometown of Washi.” Introducing our original services for tour groups and travel agents. ^^
• Announcement: Our shop is fully stocked with Zodiac (Eto) seasonal items!
• Group Workshops: High flexibility and high satisfaction — welcome to the Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop!
• Travel Tips for Mino City: Convenient access — ideal for coach tours, school trips, and MICE programs. ♪
Guiding You Around Mino: Autumn colors at Sukemon (Sukemon-san) brighten the season.
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For Group Visitors: Follow a living Edo-era town to the “Hometown of Washi.” Here are our original services for group tours. ^^
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For group bookings, we guide you on a short town stroll to the workshop as part of the experience.
Ishikawa Paper Goods (Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop)
is located in the heart of Japan’s traditional Mino Washi industry with 1,300+ years of history,
in the “Udatsu” townscape of Mino City, Gifu Prefecture.
This area once bustled with washi wholesalers,
and remains a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings rich with Edo-period atmosphere.
White-plaster walls, lattice windows, and townhouses with “udatsu” line the streets,
so simply walking here feels like “time traveling.”
Group coaches use the municipal parking lot,
and the five-minute walk from there to our shop showcases Mino’s quintessential scenery.
Our staff will accompany your group and share insights along this historic lane.
• Townhouses that supported the old washi trade
• “Udatsu” architectural style symbolizing fire prevention and status
• Narrow alleys and buildings preserving Edo/Meiji ambience
It’s more than just moving between points — it’s a mini journey through Mino’s “time” and “tradition,”
a guided walk that’s very popular with visiting groups and tour operators.
Enjoy both hands-on papermaking-inspired crafts and the town’s history —
come experience this unique “Mino travel time,” perfect for Japan group tours and educational trips.
▼ Inquiries about Ishikawa Paper Goods products ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
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Announcement: Our shop is lining up Zodiac (Eto) items for the New Year season!
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The arrival date is set — our Zodiac items will go on display at the Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop!
In-store sales start from September 20. ^^
Eight categories this year — a lineup to captivate everyone. ^^
◆ Hand-Covered Ceramic Dolls (Washi) ◆ Debut of an extra-large Lucky Cat!
◆ Chirimen Fabric Items ◆ Hanging ornaments, chirimen dolls, charms, kagami-mochi, Seven Lucky Gods
◆ Washi Dolls ◆ Mobiles, Washi Korokoro, Korokoro sets, DIY kits
◆ Ceramic Dolls ◆ With omikuji fortunes, ceramic figures, kagami-mochi
◆ Papier-mâché (Hariko) ◆ Year of the Horse items and other good-luck charms
◆ Kaishi Paper ◆ Eto-themed kaishi
◆ Tenugui Towels ◆ Eto-themed tenugui
◆ Japanese Stationery ◆ New Year’s money envelopes and gift envelopes (Year of the Horse)
Our hands-on kit lineup now includes Zodiac-themed items, too!
What’s more, to celebrate next year’s Zodiac — the Horse — we’ve added a white horse to our craft kits!
We’ve prepared everything so you can try the new kits early at the shop.
Come create an adorable white horse with us!
【2026 Year of the Horse New Year Catalog】 is here ↓↓
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
Display a Year of the Horse ornament and let the energetic power of the horse drive your good fortune forward!
The Horse (Uma) that helps your everyday life “run smoothly.”
Like a galloping horse, a Year of the Horse ornament symbolizes progress and leaps forward,
bringing wishes for business prosperity, good health and longevity, and family harmony — a classic Japanese good-luck charm.
Perfect for starting a vibrant new year!
Come meet the lucky Horse that carries happiness.
▼ Official site of the Ishikawa Paper Goods Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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Group Workshops: High flexibility & high satisfaction ♪ Welcome to the Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop!
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Elementary, junior high, and high schools; children’s clubs; family trips; PTA parent–child trips; company outings; corporate training; sports clubs; senior clubs; NPOs & volunteer groups; cultural experience tours, and more…
Activity coordinators, planners, tour concierges, and group organizers searching for engaging experiences — this is for you!
“We want our kids to experience something they can’t do at school.”
“We want everyone to make fun memories together.”
Yes! In that case, please consider the Ishikawa Paper Goods — Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop. ^^
Take home unforgettable memories with one-of-a-kind handmade creations — ideal for Japan group tours, educational trips, and corporate incentive travel.
We still have availability!
We welcome both group bookings and individual bookings via our reservation site.
Our workshops are very flexible. With simple illustrated instructions, anyone can enjoy crafting.
People often ask, “Is it really this free?” Absolutely — our staff will guide you through the key points, so relax and enjoy. ^^
The year-round “Washi Korokoro Series” covers the Zodiac and seasonal events each month — a great fit for tour itineraries and cultural programs.
◆ Washi Korokoro you can enjoy at our shop
[Animals & Good-Luck Motifs]
Goldfish, Frog, Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko), Owl, Kitten
[Zodiac 1]
Snake (Mi), Dragon (Tatsu), Rat (Ne), Ox (Ushi), Tiger (Tora), Rabbit (Usagi)
[Zodiac 2]
Boar (Inoshishi), Dog (Inu), Horse (Uma), Sheep (Hitsuji), Monkey (Saru), Rooster (Tori)
[Folklore & Good-Luck]
Daruma, Lion Dance (Shishimai), Ninja, Red Ogre, White Horse (Year of the Horse)
[Warlord Series]
Akechi Mitsuhide, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Otani Yoshitsugu, Young Tokugawa Ieyasu, Kichō (Lady Nō)
[Seasons & Festivals]
Koinobori (Blue), Koinobori (Red), Kabuto Helmet, Boy with Carp Streamer, Two Carp Streamers, Three Carp Streamers, Hina Dolls
[Shop-Exclusive Items]
Jack-o’-Lantern, Swordsman, Uroko (scale pattern), Princess — and possibly more!
We keep 30+ DIY kits in stock at all times, so you’re sure to find a project that makes you think “I want to make this!”
You may discover a special Washi Korokoro available only here in Mino!
Looking up craft ideas on your smartphone and customizing your own version is very welcome. Let’s create together, show each other, and share some laughs.
We warmly invite you to the Ishikawa Paper Goods — Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop. ♪
▼ Official site of the Mino Washi Paper 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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▼ Washi earrings & clip-on earrings DIY kit sales — Tool rental guidelines
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/84/284_1_file.pdf
▼ DIY experience menu: “Washi Plate,” “Washi Pen Stand,” “Washi Bookmark,” “Washi Earrings,” “Washi Clip-Ons”
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/23/123_1_file.pdf
▼ DIY experience menu — Family Set (3 types)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/09/209_1_file.jpg
▼ DIY experience menu — Washi Korokoro Warlord Series
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
For inquiries about this newsletter, please contact us here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
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Recommended for Mino City sightseeing! Our Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop offers convenient access — perfect for coach tours and travel agency itineraries. ♪
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To travel planners creating join-in group tour products:
Our Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop (Ishikawa Paper Goods) sits on the popular loop from Nagoya toward Takayama and Kamikochi — perfect as a rest stop and hands-on cultural activity.
“We take the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, but the direct ride to our destination is long.”
If that’s your concern,
we’re about one hour by expressway from Nagoya — a convenient hub to combine with Gujo Hachiman, Shirakawa-go, and Takayama.
We strongly recommend adding our Mino Washi craft experience as one option in your Japan tour packages.
If you’re looking for a 90-minute slot including transfers, the “Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop” in Mino City, Gifu is just right for group tours and school trips.
[Why we’re recommended]
1. Only 5 minutes from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy Mino I.C. (and a 5-minute walk from the parking lot)
2. Workshop is about 1 hour; total ~1.5 hours including transfers
3. Take your finished work straight home — perfect for souvenirs
4. 10% OFF in-store for purchases over ¥1,000
5. R10 rebate available to travel agencies for group bookings
6. High creative freedom — make original, personalized pieces
7. Located in the very center of Mino’s historic “Udatsu Townscape”
8. Authentic program using “Mino Washi,” Gifu’s traditional industry
9. Google review rating ★4.9 (as of Sept. 2025, 887 reviews)
10. Free Wi-Fi available
[Access Information]
From Nagoya: Nagoya Loop (Nagoya Expwy) → Ichinomiya JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy → Mino I.C. ~67 km / ~1 hr
From Takayama: Takayama-Nishi I.C. (Chūbu-Jūkan Expwy) → Hida-Kiyomi I.C. → Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy → Mino I.C. ~100 km / ~1 hr 15 min
From Shirakawa-go: Shirakawa-go I.C. (Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy) → Mino I.C. ~110 km / ~1 hr 15 min
From Gujo Hachiman: Gujo-Hachiman I.C. (Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy) → Mino I.C. ~28 km / ~17 min
From Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport: Centrair-Higashi I.C. (Chitaōdan Rd.) → Nagoya Expwy / Meini-Kan → Ichinomiya JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy → Mino I.C. ~95 km / ~1 hr 20 min
From Toki Premium Outlets: Toki I.C. (Chūō Expwy) → Toki JCT → Tōkai-Kanjō Expwy → Mino-Seki JCT → Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy → Mino I.C. ~39 km / ~around 30 min
*We do not have on-site parking. Please use the municipal parking lot (shuttle available).
Our experiences are popular with guests from Japan and overseas as fun cultural activities to discover Japanese traditions.
Please add the Mino Washi craft experience to your tour proposals — ideal for travel agencies, tour operators, and Japan group travel planners.
▼ Experience Shop Website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Mino City Parking Map
Front: https://minokanko.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/30ddbcbb17e8592a50b2d0c9fcab3229.pdf
Back: https://minokanko.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/90c3049d7dadf0b1aa05f315a3aacf68.pdf
▼ Mino City Access Information
https://minokanko.com/access/
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Our Hometown, Mino City! Autumn Colors at “Suke-emon’s Maples”
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The “Suke-emon’s Maples” in the Nagase district of Mino City have entered their beautiful autumn foliage season again this year.
These maple trees along the Itadori River are said to have begun when paper wholesaler Takei Suke-emon brought back saplings from Arashiyama in Kyoto during the Meiji era and planted them here.
For roughly 150 years since, they’ve been lovingly protected by local residents and have become one of Mino’s signature autumn views in Gifu, Japan — a favorite for fall foliage viewing on Japan trips.
About 30 maple trees planted along the river reflect on the water’s surface. By day you can enjoy the contrast of clear autumn skies and crimson leaves; by night you’ll see a magical illuminated landscape.
This year’s light-up period runs from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 30.
Lights are on from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There will also be an event on Saturday, November 15 in the afternoon.
Please come see the maples, whose beauty changes from day to night.
Access: about 20 minutes by car from the Mino I.C. (Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway).
Free parking is provided, making it convenient for sightseeing by car, coach tours, and travel agency itineraries.
After enjoying the autumn leaves, be sure to stop by
the “Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop — Ishikawa Paper Goods,” located in the heart of the Udatsu Historic District.
We’ve stocked handmade Mino-washi accessories and seasonal Zodiac (Eto) ornaments, including new autumn–winter items.
We hope you’ll feel the charm of Mino in autumn through both the foliage and the warmth of washi paper crafts — a memorable cultural activity for Japan group travel.
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Ishikawa Paper’s “World & Japan Conquest” Sticker-Map Project! Please place a sticker on your hometown. ^^
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Mino Washi — a proud local culture of Mino City and registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Founded 123 years ago, Ishikawa Paper Goods wants people all over the world to discover and enjoy the tradition and appeal of Mino Washi.
With that in mind, we’ve launched a special, participatory project!
Its title is…
【Did YOU come for washi at Ishikawa Paper Goods?】 Campaign!
Ishikawa Paper Goods stands right in the center of Mino’s Udatsu Historic Townscape!
Our store occupies a designated property in the Nationally Selected Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings,
renovated from a house dating back to the Edo period (built in 1760). We look forward to welcoming you.
Inside the shop, we’ve set up world and Japan maps where visitors place a sticker on their place of origin.
As the stickers increase, you can see at a glance how far the Mino Washi experience at Ishikawa Paper has spread.
Watching the maps fill up with color excites our staff and customers alike.
◆ World Conquest Project ◆
We’ve welcomed guests (individuals and groups) from 41 countries so far!
But there are 193 UN member states — our journey continues.
For visitors from a country we’re welcoming for the first time…
• Receive a Mino-washi gift!
• Please add a sticker to your hometown. ^^
Which country will color the map next? Be sure to tell our staff your country of origin.
◆ Japan Conquest Project ◆
Among the guests who enjoy our Mino Washi craft experiences,
which of Japan’s 47 prefectures are most represented?
Nearby? Or from far away?
Add a sticker for your hometown and help color in the Japan map!
*The stickers our guests have placed are piling up like little mountains now. ^^
The more stickers there are, the more Ishikawa Paper Goods and our guests become connected —
that’s the spirit of this “participatory project.”
If you haven’t visited yet, please come by.
During your time in Mino City, we hope you’ll enjoy a Mino Washi craft experience — a unique hands-on cultural activity for Japan travel and tour groups. ^^
One small sticker from you will be the first step in a new story.
Our team is sincerely looking forward to welcoming you!
*Here is the current list of countries whose residents have visited our shop.
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
Republic of South Africa
▼ Here is the website for the Ishikawa Paper Goods Experience Shop ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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About Ishikawa Paper Goods: Introducing OEM projects for our popular “Washi Korokoro” products!
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Ishikawa Paper Goods engages in a wide range of activities — selling washi goods and related items, running hands-on experiences, and developing original products.
Drawing on 123 years of craftsmanship and experience, we sincerely help bring your ideal products to life — from planning to manufacturing — for tourism gift shops, museums, sports teams, and travel retail.
Here are some examples of past original products (OEM collaborations)!
◆ Beloved baseball club — Tokyo Yakult Swallows mascot “Tsubakuro” became a Washi Korokoro doll!
Tsubakuro, the team mascot adored by Swallows fans,
is a hugely popular figure in Japanese pro baseball for his humorous expressions and playful gestures.
This team symbol has now become our Washi Korokoro!
Just looking at it will put you in a cheerful mood.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1870.html
◆ If you’re from Gifu, you surely know — FC Gifu’s mascot character has become a Washi Korokoro doll!
FC Gifu is a professional soccer club based in Gifu Prefecture.
Its official mascot “Giffy” has been turned into a traditional “Washi Korokoro” using Mino Washi.
A collaboration between a club that loves its hometown and artisans who carry on Mino’s tradition — here comes the adorable wobbling Giffy!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1876.html
◆ If you’re from Gifu, you surely know — Gifu Bus has become a Washi Korokoro doll!
Enjoy it as a finished product or as a DIY kit.
And the assembly guide is available in standard Japanese and in the local Gifu dialect!
Commissioned by Gifu Noriai Jidousha Co., Ltd. (Gifu Bus), which operates local and charter buses centered on Gifu City,
we produced these Washi Korokoro models at 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) has become a Washi Korokoro doll!
Our Washi Korokoro is a lucky “roly-poly” that stands back up even when it falls — a symbol of resilience and good fortune.
We received a request to “express SLIM’s lunar landing with a traditional roly-poly,” and the Washi Korokoro SLIM was realized at our company. ^^
From the ISAS (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science) website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1802.html
◆ A beloved national anime character is now a Washi Korokoro doll!
Chibi Maruko-chan, a family favorite across Japan, debuts as a Washi Korokoro craft doll — a charming cultural souvenir for Japan travel.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1800.html
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1801.html
▼ We produce original products (OEM)! Since 1902, we’ve crafted exclusive, bespoke items just for your brand.
Japan’s No.1 by number of registered Mino-Washi brand items!
Entrust us with original production: dolls, hariko (papier-mâché), Japanese sundries, stationery, DIY kits, name imprinting, and more. We propose across materials — washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, ceramics — ideal for travel retail, museum shops, event merch, and inbound tourism gifts.
▼ Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods (Head Office) here ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
Not only our commercial “Washi Korokoro” lines — original one-off creations are quietly born from our Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop, too. ^^
We’re constantly amazed by unique pieces sparked by children’s free ideas.
The appeal is in the freedom — not just following samples, but shaping favorite characters and personal motifs into original art.
Going forward, we’ll showcase these fun works with photos on our blog. ♪
Our popular “Washi Korokoro” offers limitless expression depending on the maker’s ideas — perfect for group workshops, school trips, and Japan incentive travel.
Kids and adults alike can get absorbed, rediscovering a playful spirit.
Why not craft your one-and-only original piece with us at the Mino Washi Paper Craft Experience Shop?
[See the images!] We also post this newsletter with photos on our blog (updated every Monday).
Newsletter articles (with images)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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Customer Gallery — introducing real works created during our hands-on experiences ♪
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This time’s featured work ♪
The original motif is a frog!
We hope everyone enjoys customizing and arranging your own versions. ♪
[See the images!] We also post this newsletter with photos on our blog (updated every Monday).
Newsletter articles (with images)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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Mayu “Mino” Diary — Morning leaf-raking and a little parent–child drama
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My cleaning duty at work is the building exterior.
After the hot summer, the weather has finally cooled, and outdoor cleaning has become much easier.
Lately I’ve been wrestling every morning with fallen leaves from the crape myrtle.
Filling a dustpan to the brim has become my daily morning routine.
During that cleaning time, I often see a neighborhood girl and her mother heading to preschool.
On days when she keeps getting distracted, her mom gently coaxes her along,
and on days she doesn’t feel like walking, she chirps “Piggyback! Piggyback!” and off they go with a ride on mom’s back.
This morning I heard, “You said the A-I-U-E-O! Well done!” — her mother praising her with delight.
It reminded me how at that age, simply reciting the syllabary earned big praise…
A kind, attentive mom and a daughter with a bright, innocent smile —
seeing them has become one of my small morning joys. ^^
For inquiries about this newsletter, please contact us here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
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In an Edo-era historic townscape,
enjoy hands-on Mino Washi craft experiences
at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop — Ishikawa Paper Goods
501-3728
1909-3 Honjūmachi, Mino City, Gifu, Japan
Shop Manager: 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/
Please feel free to contact us. ♪
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