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[Part 1] Washi Korokoro Disney is here →https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2135.html

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 ★★★ A quick OEM update: more custom options we can do ★★★

■[Past name-printing / personalization items]

Japanese folding fans (sensu) / ceramic omikuji fortunes / Yuzen-pattern memo pads

Card cases / clip-on magnets / Washi Korokoro / omikuji

We can add your company name or corporate logo to our standard products for custom branded Japanese gifts and retail items.

Please feel free to ask about other items as well!           

 ■[New!] Photo stand (custom OEM) — MOQ from 300+

 ■[Year-round bestseller] Personalized sensu fan — MOQ from 100+

We can print your company name or personal name on a sensu fan—ideal for corporate gifts, museum shops, and premium Japanese souvenirs.

■[One of our most popular items] Washi Korokoro — MOQ from 300+

A lucky “seven times down, eight times up” roly-poly doll (okiagari koboshi) that symbolizes resilience and good fortune.

Available as finished products or DIY craft kits (with an easy instruction sheet for smooth assembly)!!

We also host workshops using our DIY craft kits—now running!!!

■[Original] Kaishi pocket paper — MOQ 1,200+

How about adding your original design or artwork to kaishi (traditional Japanese pocket paper)?

Is the MOQ too large? Still, it’s a great value project—and worth doing!

■Mino Washi business cards — MOQ from 100+

Made with authentic Mino Washi; deckle edges and unprinted (blank) options are also available.

■Personalized ceramic omikuji fortunes — MOQ 120+ (5 boxes of 24 pcs)

Unit price varies depending on the design.

We can print your company name, personal name, or shrine name—also used by shrines and temples.

*Plate/setup fee charged separately

■[Original] Omikuji — around MOQ 300

*(Size variations may occur during ceramic production.)

Unit price: ¥400–¥600 at the quantities above (varies by number of colors).
 For about 5,000 pcs, wholesale can be around ¥200, so we highly recommend larger production runs.

Lead time: 3 months after specifications are finalized

Required cost: mold fee ¥120,000

Materials to provide: a simple rough sketch is fine—please share a semi-3D design concept.

■[Trending now!?] Denden-daiko hand drum — MOQ from 500+

These are all real custom projects currently in production based on client requests!

Also, once the mold is made, some items can be reordered without paying the mold fee again.
 If you’re interested, please contact us! Inquiry form here↓

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

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 ★★★ Iki-Iki Tsushin: Latest Issue ★★★

Our monthly newsletter shares the latest company updates and best-selling insights—published every month by Ishikawa Shigyo (B2B wholesale for Japanese goods).

Iki-Iki Tsushin (December issue) is here↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2073.html
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 ■2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day (May Dolls) Catalog — Now Available!

■[Hina Dolls & May Dolls] Introducing eligible items for personalized name plaques!

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

■Washi Korokoro Disney — MSRP ¥2,600 + tax
 Limited-quantity sales start from late December 2025!

■Recommended personalized items—perfect for commemorative gifts and branded novelties!
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 〇●〇 Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop (Dec–Jan business schedule) 〇●〇

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

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May Dolls [2026 Catalog] is here↓↓

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

May Dolls blog is here↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
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[Ishikawa Shigyo’s May Dolls]

May Dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) are displayed for the seasonal festival that prays for children’s healthy growth—an early-summer celebration of Japanese culture and traditions. Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35), Ishikawa Shigyo creates and handcrafts compact, easy-to-display May doll decorations every year in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—the home of Mino Washi paper.

With careful artisan handwork, these May doll decorations help you feel the arrival of early summer and the joy of Japanese culture—bringing smiles and happiness into everyday life. Ishikawa Shigyo also prays for our customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine, the guardian shrine of Mino City, Gifu.
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 ■May Dolls 2026 Product Profiles are here↓↓

Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koi nobori carp streamers, washi dolls, papier-mâché (hariko), chirimen cloth dolls, hanging ornaments (tsurushi kazari), wreath decorations, mobile ornaments, DIY craft kits, oshibori/beanbag dolls, and more.

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
 
 [Upcoming May Dolls Schedule]

3rd release: Thursday, December 25

*Each item is carefully finished by hand. (Non-hariko items may take additional time.) We kindly ask for your cooperation in placing orders as early as possible.
 *Estimated lead times for out-of-stock items are below.

Orders closed end of October > earliest delivery: early January

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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 ★★★ Latest Updates: May Dolls ★★★

A quiet sneak peek: we’ve added a tiger item to our May Dolls papier-mâché lineup!
 A tiger ornament displayed in May is a traditional lucky charm known as “Hariko no Tora” (papier-mâché tiger).

It is believed to ward off misfortune and seal away evil by “staring down” all directions. It is also associated with success in life, prosperity, and family well-being.

[Lineup]
 ・Nodding Tiger “Taian Tora”
 ・Nodding “Marufuku Tora” (Large / Small)
 ・Mini “Mame Tora”
 ・Paper-sound Koi Nobori (3 color variations)
 ・Swaying Kintaro
 ・Kaoru-kaze “Nagogoi” Koi Nobori

Now available via our catalog and Iki-Iki Tsushin—please take a look and consider for your store, wholesale orders, or import assortment planning!

[pp.30–31] May Dolls catalog is here↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf
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■[Breaking] Hina Dolls product catalog is here↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
 ・Orders placed by Thursday, December 25 receive free shipping!!
 ・We produce after receiving orders, so please place your order early!

We’re already receiving orders—this helps us a lot. Thank you very much!

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 2026 Hina Dolls: New Product Blog Announcement!
 “Hanging ornaments,” “New Imperial set,” “Two-tier display,” “Three-tier display,” and “Washi Hina”

We also introduce “Chirimen Hina,” “Wreath displays,” “Mobile displays,” and “Otedama (beanbag) items”!
 Plus, we create personalized name plaques for end customers!【Free shipping!】
 We can make each end customer’s requested name plaque for ¥330 (tax included) per piece.

We will ship directly to end customers with free shipping service.

■Hina Dolls blog (updates) is here↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
 
 [Ishikawa Shigyo’s Hina Dolls]

Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) is a seasonal festival that prays for children’s healthy growth—an event to celebrate the arrival of spring and enjoy Japanese culture. With a heritage dating back to 1902 (Meiji 35), Ishikawa Shigyo designs, announces, and handcrafts compact, easy-to-display Hina dolls every year—ideal for wholesale buyers, importers, and retailers of Japanese goods.

We sincerely hope our carefully handmade Hina dolls bring the joy of spring and Japanese tradition into everyday life—creating smiles and happiness. Based in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, a renowned production area of authentic Mino Washi, Ishikawa Shigyo prays for our customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine, the local guardian shrine.

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 ■Hina Dolls 2026 Product Profile is here↓↓

Contents: Imperial couple sets, three-tier displays, two-tier displays, Washi dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, hanging ornaments (tsurushi kazari), wreath décor, mobile décor, DIY craft kits, beanbag (otedama) dolls, and more—perfect for Japanese seasonal décor, gift shops, and curated retail assortments.

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

[Upcoming Hina Dolls Schedule]

Free shipping as a special benefit for reservation orders placed by the end of December.

*Each piece is carefully finished by hand. Items other than papier-mâché (hariko) may require additional time. We kindly ask for your cooperation in placing orders early—especially for wholesale, import, and resale planning.

Orders closed end of September > earliest delivery: early December

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 Dolls and May Dolls lineup is now complete—over 100 items listed!
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<Ishikawa Shigyo Guide: Hina Dolls & May Dolls>

■We provide product profiles, product catalogs, and product images free of charge to support your sales—useful for B2B wholesale, importers, distributors, and retailers.

■This year again, our refined, handcrafted Hina dolls and May dolls are complete—each made one by one with artisan care.

■Handcrafted items made with Mino Washi are certified under the Mino Washi Brand—you can sell them as authentic “Mino Washi brand” Japanese crafts.

■[New Release] Our Hina dolls feature new, luxurious floral pedestal bases: “Hana” and “Yuu”. These beautiful Hina dolls bloom with delicate flower patterns—ideal for premium Japanese seasonal décor and gift merchandising.

■[New Release] May Dolls 1: “Tsurushi Kazari Gogatsu” hanging ornaments showcasing meticulous handcrafting. A refreshing blue-themed hanging display.

■[New Release] May Dolls 2: “Ao”, a compact all-in-one set combining a kabuto helmet display and koi nobori carp streamer décor—fresh and bright like a blue sky.

■[New Release] May Dolls 3: A bestseller—our Washi kabuto display “shira” now paired with koi nobori décor: “Washi Kabuto & Koi Nobori Display shira”.

■[New Release] May Dolls 4: A big hit—Hariko-shika now includes “Koi Nobori Fuwari” and “Momotaro”.

■This year again: Washi papier-mâché (hariko) items! Popular series include “Aerial Stroll,” koi nobori “Kaze,” Hariko-shika, and “Minori” koi nobori—great for Japanese souvenir collections and seasonal displays.

■Artisan work by a Washi maker: Hina dolls and May dolls [DIY craft kits] in our popular series—Korokoro, five-figure sets, mobiles, and more.

■Popular series: a wide variety of chirimen beanbag dolls and chirimen dolls for Hina dolls and May dolls. We also launch affordable value sets for easy retail entry.
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■Summer Sales No.1! Easily differentiate komon-pattern tenugui with an “original label” (private label)!

〇●〇Want a simple way to create an original product? Komon-pattern Tenugui Label 〇●〇

[First-come Benefit] Label design fee discount now available!

[Color changes available!] Original tenugui OEM (custom towels)!
 ■Reference OEM blog is here↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1721.html

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■An easy original product idea—don’t miss out!

By simply changing the label of our year-round bestseller “komon-pattern tenugui,”

you can easily position it as an original/private-label product♪

1) Add your shop info, QR code (online store, etc.), and local tourism info on the label—turn it into a promotional item!

2) With an original label, it’s “only available here”! Make it an attractive local souvenir or region-exclusive product.

Add your store name and QR code to boost souvenir appeal!

Tenugui original label: MOQ 100+

Design change fee: [Special benefit service now available!]

Choose from 40+ patterns—pick as many as you like!

First-come, first-served: we’re waiving the separate label design fee—please take advantage!

■Good news for those who want more than “just a label”!■

[Color changes possible] We can create the tenugui pattern from the screen/mold, and you can choose the colors too!
 Original tenugui: MOQ 500+

Once the mold is made, you can change colors from the second run and produce it as a different product!
 Color change only: plate fee ¥0 (plate fees apply for the first run or design changes).

Reference blog: Soft-serve ice cream pattern tenugui (a real case study of changing the pattern for sales)↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1733.html

We received color-change requests again this year. Even just a color change creates a completely different look and feel!

Exclusive patterns and colors available only in your location are highly recommended for their rarity and strong merchandising value.

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■Papier-mâché (Hariko) / Hariko-shika OEM reference case studies■

・Hariko-shika is a papier-mâché Matryoshka-style nesting doll.

▲Collaborations with popular anime!▲

・Original hariko items: “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” and more

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★★★ Product Catalog: Latest Issue Announcement ★★★

■[Special Benefits Feature] Main product benefits!! Benefit 1 & 2!
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[Benefit 1: Free shipping service (eligible for total wholesale net orders of ¥10,000 or more)]
 ~Free shipping based on the combined total of eligible items + regular items in your order!~

●Costume Kokeshi Series

●Papier-mâché items for inbound tourism
 [Renewal] Exchange service to inbound-friendly labels

For customers who want to sell with the new label, we will exchange your current inventory labels!
 ・Clip-on magnets

●Chigirie (torn-paper art) tapestry kit series
 [Cannot be combined] Order total 15+ items and receive 1 favorite kit free!

You can choose your benefit!

●Shiiing Japanese stationery / origami

●Mino Washi noshi envelopes / pochibukuro gift envelope series — free shipping on orders of 30+ items

●Maneki-neko (Lucky Cat) Series — Japanese lucky charm souvenirs
 ●Mino Washi Brooch Series + Japanese accessories (pins, jewelry, gift items)

■Mino Maneki Series: Free shipping when you order 4 items (B2B / wholesale offer)

■Postcard stands, shikishi art display stands, mini shikishi boards

■Omikuji (Japanese fortune) Series

■Chirimen Otedama Bunny (handmade Japanese craft gift)

■Main benefits blog is here↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
 
 

[Benefit #2! There’s more than just free shipping!]
 ■Clip-on magnets: Order 30+ and receive a “magnet board” as a gift!

■Hand-dyed Mino Washi bookmark series: Order 30+ and receive a “clear lacquerware” gift

■Bestseller! Beautiful 24-rib silhouette—lightweight Japanese umbrellas made of glass fiber (various styles)

For corporate buyers ordering 20+ from the “Japanese Umbrella Series,” wholesale discount rates are negotiable.

Plus, we’ll gift 1 sample umbrella (selected by us)—please try it!
 ■Silk folding fans: Order 12+ / Uchiwa fans: Order 20+ and receive a “bamboo lacquerware” gift

■Craft shikishi boards: 1 sample sheet or “free shipping”
 ■Feng Shui Daruma series: “promotional tools” gift

■Seven Lucky Gods series: Order 5+ and receive “promotional tools” as a gift
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 〇●〇 Bestselling Product Ranking Info 〇●〇
 What’s selling right now? Our direct-store popular item ranking!!
 Use it as an order form too—perfect as a reference for wholesale purchasing and restocking.

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Going forward, ranking items will be listed up to Top 10—and we’ll add more space for a free-entry “requested items” section!
 And—surprise!—gift items will become monthly rotating, first-come-first-served.

Ishikawa Shigyo Direct Store Popular Ranking Order Sheet is here↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/71/271_1_file.pdf
 ＜Aggregation period＞

・Last year’s popular items: January 2025

・This year’s popular items: December 2025

~For this month’s “order-form gift,” please check the ranking sheet~
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A quick note from the editor — “Yamashita’s Yama”

Thank you as always. This is Yamashita, your newsletter editor.

Recently, I suddenly decided I wanted to dye my hair—and went for a bright pink beige.
I guess I had a burst of “I want to do what I can only do while I’m young,” plus a rebound from my previous job where I couldn’t really do bold makeup or nails.
Since it’s so bright, I figured I’d need color shampoo. The one I used before was sold out, so I bought a slightly nicer one at Don Quijote.

Do you know what “color shampoo” is?

As the name suggests, it colors your hair while you wash it—meant to help dyed color last longer…

But Yamashita, who has used it before, got a bit careless.

Great reviews! Great damage repair! Great texture!
 The last one didn’t color much, so I assumed this one wouldn’t either…

But when I tried it… wow, it’s kind of intense.

And it’s fluorescent hot pink—so flashy. Where did that calm vibe go? My hair ended up bold enough to outshine a red sweater. The next day it got even darker.
Somehow it even looks a bit purple now.

This is… how dark will it get? I’m a little curious.
And if it’s this strong, it would probably cover gray hair in no time—so I’ll recommend it to my mom.
Of course, not in pink!

[Notice of Closing Days]

December: Closed Dec 27 – Jan 4 for the New Year holidays
 We reopen on the 5th!
 This year the gap between Christmas and the year-end break is short—tough timing, isn’t it?

Everyone, just one week to go—take care of your health and let’s get through it together!

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★★★ Today’s Newsletter Summary ★★

■Part 1: “Washi Korokoro Disney” — Sales Start!
 Retail price ¥2,600 + tax — limited quantities, first come first served!

Additional doll catalog (planned) is here↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/58/258_1_file.pdf

We’re doing a final year-end mega special benefit!

If you purchase in larger quantities, we can offer a discount.

Eligible items are as follows:

21781 Zodiac Horse (Uma) Washi-Covered Clay Bell (Large)
 21782 Zodiac Horse (Uma) Washi-Covered Clay Bell (Small)

21765 Zodiac Horse Parent & Child Mobile21762 Washi Korokoro Mini Horse — Zodiac Horse (White Horse)Discount prices will be provided in a quote.
If you need these, please contact the Circulation (B2B) Department!

■As of 12/22, ready-to-ship Zodiac & New Year seasonal items are here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf

■[Plus images!] Introducing this newsletter WITH images!

    

Newsletter article blog is here↓

    

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

     

～We manufacture custom original products (OEM)— private label / bespoke production!～ 

     

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we create exclusive, one-of-a-kindcustom manufacturing just for your company!  

     

     

 Japan’s No.1 in registered Mino Washi Brand items! 

     

From doll production, papier-mâché (hariko), Japanese souvenirs, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, and name/logo personalization—leave your custom product manufacturing to us!
We can propose a wide range of materials such as Mino Washi, chirimen fabric, wood, ceramics, and more—ideal for importers, wholesalers, museum shops, gift stores, and retail brands in the US/EU.

     

Minimum order quantity From 300 pcs (negotiable depending on the product)

     

Lead time        Approx. 1–3 months after design approval (negotiable depending on the product)

     

*Partial deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on customer requirements.

     

Costs        Processing costs, prototyping fees, label design fees, mold/tooling fees, etc.

     

     

For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation (B2B) Department
Contact Ishikawa Shigyo　←Click

OEM Dedicated Page (case studies & guide) is here   ←Click

     

Corporate customers can purchase at wholesale prices.

     

B2B transactions, purchasing, and inquiries for corporate customers should be directed toContact Ishikawa Shigyo

     

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Continuation of [Part 1]→https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1670.html

     

     

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We will continue to actively listen to your feedback, keep developing better products, and expand sales services that truly delight our customers—

     

so that, with our philosophy of “Gifting the rich spirit of Japan,” we can grow into a company that brings smiles, energy, and happiness across Japan.

     

Thank you very much for your continued support!

     

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～Gifting the rich spirit of Japan～

    

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

    

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. CEO: Michihiro Ishikawa　Sales Dept.: Minowa, Sato, Yamashita

    

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