【Ishikawa Paper Goods – Company Overview】

Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd., founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, is based in the historic production area of Mino Washi Japanese paper. Under our philosophy of “handcrafted by washi artisans”, we manufacture, wholesale and export a wide range of Mino Washi lifestyle goods and Japanese traditional crafts. We design, develop, produce and sell items that blend time-honored craft techniques with contemporary entertainment. We hold the largest number of certified Mino Washi brand products in Japan (and in the world), supplying retailers, distributors, museum shops and corporate buyers in Japan and overseas.

We offer OEM and original private-label production. Our lineup includes hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami patterned paper, DIY craft kits, washi paper dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, twelve zodiac animal ornaments, Hina dolls for Girls’ Day, May dolls for Boys’ Festival, kabuto helmet ornaments, koinobori carp streamer decorations, entrance decorations, seasonal ornaments and seasonal gift items, “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, washi papier-mâché figures (hariko), kokeshi wooden dolls, inbound tourism souvenir items, Japanese souvenirs for overseas visitors, Japanese stationery, pochibukuro money envelopes, noshibukuro gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami paper, diaries and planners, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho temple and shrine stamp books, traditional Japanese umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa round fans, fan cases, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip-type magnets), tenugui hand towels, towels with Japanese patterns, kaishi paper, oil blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper collage art, hanging postcard displays, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, traditional Japanese toys and regional folk toys. Every year we create around 1,200 kinds of handmade Japanese paper goods and traditional Japanese gift items, which we manufacture and wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in many industries in Japan and worldwide, including buyers who import and sell Japanese goods in Europe and North America.

We also create original papier-mâché (hariko) figures. We plan and produce numerous OEM and original designs for anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local “yuru-chara” mascots, shrine specialties and more.
OEM examples

【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
【Local & Corporate Mascots / Sports Mascots】
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows Baseball Club), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.), Giffy (FC Gifu Co., Ltd.)
【Transport Characters – Government & Museums】
 Lunar lander SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon), JAXA; Type 3 Fighter “Hien”, Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum; sightseeing train “Nagare” (Nagaragawa Railway Co., Ltd.); Gifu Bus.
【Historical Figures / Samurai Warlords】
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】
Dormouse, Jersey cow, wolf

We supply products for tourism and regional product stores, lifestyle and home-goods retailers, department store wholesale, online shops and e-commerce, doll shops, ceramic and pottery shops, lacquerware stores, stationery and bookstores, kimono shops, tea manufacturers and tea retailers, confectionery and food manufacturers, specialty paper shops, wholesalers to shrines and temples, florists and floral-material shops, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas distributors, advertising agencies, promotional-merchandise companies, premium and commemorative-gift suppliers, craft shops, hobby stores and washi retailers. We manufacture and wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers across many different industries.

Washi souvenirs for international visitors, high-end Mino Washi products, Japanese culture gifts, traditional Japanese crafts for overseas markets, Mino Washi accessories for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gifts for museum shops and travel retailers, Japanese souvenir wholesale for export, original traditional crafts for corporate gifts, Japanese-style goods for foreign tourists, Mino Washi – traditional Japanese paper, Japanese souvenir items popular overseas, washi gift sets for corporate clients, washi handicrafts for export, authentic Japanese traditional crafts – ideal for overseas importers, distributors and corporate buyers of Japanese goods.

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 “Give the gift of a rich Japanese spirit” – packed with good-fortune information!

(You can view our latest information from the top page.)

■【Special offers】 Click here for our blog introducing purchase benefits for new products from Ishikawa Paper Goods ↓

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

■【With images!】 Introducing our e-newsletter with full images 

Newsletter article blog is here ↓

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

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It is that time of year when it feels hard to crawl out from under a thick, cozy duvet.

  

Even our family dog no longer wants to get up in the morning.

  

Now for some news that will warm you up despite the cold. ^^

  

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https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2030.html
    

  

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https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/79/179_1_file.pdf
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 ■ 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Festival Dolls catalog now available for wholesale buyers and international importers of Japanese traditional crafts! 

■ [Hina dolls & Boys’ Festival dolls] Introducing items eligible for personalized name plaques – ideal for children’s gifts, baby celebrations and Japanese seasonal decorations for retailers and importers!

■ Renewed: Hand-dyed Mino Washi Yuzen patterned paper catalog – perfect for Japanese stationery, gift wrapping and craft-supply wholesalers that import Japanese paper products!

■ Washi Korokoro Disney series – suggested retail price ¥2,600 + tax
 Limited-edition sales from late December 2025; pre-orders now being accepted for character-themed Japanese paper dolls and souvenirs.

■ Recommended personalized name-print items! Perfect as commemorative gifts, corporate novelties and promotional merchandise for companies, museums, tourist facilities and souvenir shops!
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■ Business holiday notice
 November: we will be open on the 24th.

December: winter holiday from the 26th–27th.

January: New Year holiday from the 1st to the 4th.
 〇●〇 Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop business schedule (November–January) – hands-on Japanese paper craft workshops for tourists and groups 〇●〇

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

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The 2026 Boys’ Festival dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) catalog is here ↓↓

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

The Boys’ Festival dolls blog is here ↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
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 [Boys’ Festival dolls by Ishikawa Paper Goods]

Boys’ Festival dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) are displayed for a seasonal celebration that prays for children’s healthy growth and allows families to enjoy early-summer atmosphere and Japanese culture. Since its founding in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, the home of Mino Washi, Ishikawa Paper Goods has designed and handmade compact, easy-to-display Boys’ Festival decorations every year. These Japanese traditional dolls are popular with domestic retailers, overseas importers and specialty stores that sell authentic Japanese gifts and seasonal décor.

Through carefully handcrafted Boys’ Festival doll displays, you can feel the arrival of early summer and the joy of Japanese culture, bringing smiles and happiness into everyday life. Ishikawa Paper Goods prays for its customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City in Gifu Prefecture.
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 ■ Click here for the 2026 Boys’ Festival dolls product profile ↓↓

Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koinobori carp streamer decorations, washi paper dolls, papier-mâché figures, chirimen fabric dolls, hanging decorations, wreath decorations, mobile decorations, DIY craft kits, beanbag-style dolls and more – ideal for gift shops, museum stores and online retailers specializing in Japanese seasonal goods.

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
 
 [Upcoming Boys’ Festival dolls schedule]
 1st announcement: Friday, October 31

2nd announcement: Friday, November 28

3rd announcement: Thursday, December 25

*Each item is carefully finished by hand, so items other than papier-mâché require additional production time. We kindly ask for your cooperation in placing orders early.
 *Estimated lead times for items that are out of stock are as follows.

Orders closing end of October > earliest delivery in early January

Orders closing end of November > earliest delivery at the end of January

Orders closing end of December > earliest delivery at the end of February

Orders closing end of January > earliest delivery at the end of March

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■ [Breaking news] The Hina dolls product catalog is here ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
 ・Due to popular demand, our free-shipping service for orders will be extended until Friday, November 28!!
 ・Because we begin production after receiving orders, we would greatly appreciate your early orders!

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 Announcement of new 2026 Hina doll products on our blog!
 We introduce “tsurushi” hanging decorations, “Shinno” royal-style displays, two-tier and three-tier displays, and washi Hina dolls.

We also introduce “chirimen Hina” dolls, wreath decorations, mobile decorations and beanbag-style dolls.
 In addition, we create personalized name plaques for end users with free shipping!
 We can produce individual name plaques requested by each end user for just ¥330 (tax included).

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

■ Hina dolls blog – read it here ↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
 
 [Hina dolls by Ishikawa Paper Goods]

Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day) is a seasonal celebration that prays for children’s healthy growth and is an event to enjoy the arrival of spring and Japanese culture. Drawing on its history since 1902 (Meiji 35), Ishikawa Paper Goods has been designing and handcrafting compact, easy-to-display Hina dolls every year. Our Japanese traditional Hina dolls are well suited for home interiors, department stores, museum shops and overseas retailers that sell authentic Japanese crafts.

We sincerely hope that our carefully handcrafted Hina dolls will deliver the joy of spring and Japanese culture, bringing smiles and happiness. Ishikawa Paper Goods prays for its customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City, the production area of Mino Washi in Gifu Prefecture.

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 ■ Click here for the 2026 Hina dolls product profile ↓↓

Contents: imperial couple displays, three-tier displays, two-tier displays, washi dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, hanging decorations, wreath decorations, mobile decorations, DIY craft kits, beanbag-style dolls and more – a rich lineup for Japanese gift shops and overseas souvenir retailers.

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

[Future schedule for Hina dolls]

Nov. Order by the end of November to receive free shipping as a special benefit.

*Each item is carefully finished by hand, so items other than papier-mâché require additional production time. We kindly ask for your cooperation in placing orders early.

Orders closing end of September > earliest delivery in early December

Orders closing end of October > earliest delivery at the end of December

Orders closing end of November > earliest delivery at the end of January

Orders closing end of December > earliest delivery at the end of February

Orders closing end of January > earliest delivery at the end of March

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 Our lineup of Hina dolls and Boys’ Festival dolls is now complete, with over 100 items listed!
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<Information on Ishikawa Paper Goods Hina dolls & Boys’ Festival dolls>

■ Product profiles, product catalogs and product images are provided free of charge to support your sales, online shops and marketing.

■ Once again this year, our carefully refined, hand-crafted Hina dolls and Boys’ Festival dolls are complete and ready for Japanese gift shops, department stores, museum shops and overseas retailers.

■ Handcrafted products made with Mino Washi are certified as Mino Washi brand items. They can be sold as official Mino Washi brand products to highlight authentic Japanese quality and regional craftsmanship.

■ [New release] Our Hina dolls now feature luxurious, gorgeous flower display bases “Hana” and “Yuu”. Beautiful Hina dolls with elegant floral patterns in full bloom – perfect as premium Japanese gifts and seasonal interior décor.

■ [New release] Boys’ Festival dolls 1: “Tsurushi Kazari Gogatsu” hanging decorations, where each element shines with delicate handcraftsmanship. These hanging decorations are based on refreshing blue tones.

■ [New release] Boys’ Festival dolls 2: “Ao” – a compact item that combines a kabuto helmet display and koinobori carp streamer decoration in one, featuring a refreshing design like a blue sky.

■ [New release] Boys’ Festival dolls 3: Our popular “Washi Kabuto” display “shira” now comes as a set with a carp streamer decoration – “Washi Kabuto Koinobori Display shira”.

■ [New release] Boys’ Festival dolls 4: Our popular “Hariko-shika” papier-mâché series now includes “Koinobori Fuwari” and “Momotaro”.

■ Once again this year we offer washi papier-mâché items! Popular series include “Sky-walking” carp streamers, carp streamers “Kaze”, Hariko-shika and “Minori Koinobori”.

■ From the washi shop’s handcrafted series, our Hina and Boys’ Festival dolls [DIY kits] are popular. The lineup includes Korokoro dolls, five-person displays, mobiles and more – ideal for workshops, cultural programs and in-store events.

■ Our popular series of Hina and Boys’ Festival dolls also includes abundant varieties of chirimen beanbag dolls and chirimen dolls. We also offer affordable sets, perfect for volume retailers and online shops.

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■ [With images!] Introducing our e-newsletter with full images. 

Newsletter article blog is here ↓

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

~We create original products (OEM) just for you!~ 

 Drawing on experience since our founding in 1902,
we create special, one-of-a-kind original products just for your company!  

 No.1 in Japan for the number of registered Mino Washi brand products! 

Leave the original production of dolls, papier-mâché figures, Japanese lifestyle goods, Japanese stationery, DIY kits and name-printed items to us!
We can propose designs using a variety of materials such as washi, chirimen crêpe fabric, wood and ceramics for OEM projects, private brands, retail chains and tourism souvenirs.

Minimum order quantity From 300 pieces (negotiable depending on product details)

Lead time        Approximately 1–3 months after design confirmation (negotiable depending on product details)

*Split deliveries are possible; additional charges may apply depending on customer requirements.

Costs        Product processing cost, prototype production cost, label design cost, mold cost, etc.

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

OEM special page (case studies & information) is here   ← Click here

For corporate customers we sell at wholesale prices.

Corporate customers are welcome to discuss business transactions, purchases and inquiries via the Ishikawa Paper Goods contact page

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◆ Editor’s note – “Yamashita’s Mountain”

“Yamashita, Miffy 70th birthday celebration”

To be continued in the [second half] →https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2055.html

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~Give the gift of a rich Japanese spirit~

〒501-3721  2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.  President: Michihiro Ishikawa    Sales Department: 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