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Latest Updates: January 2026 Issue NO.494 “Iki-Iki Tsushin”

■New!Introducing our 2026 Boys’ Day (May) Kabuto Doll New Collection!! Free Shipping Campaign Now On!!! 
■Special B2B Buyer Perks for Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day Dolls 【Custom Name Plaque (Original Tategifuda)】 Information 

■Finally on sale!Washi Korokoro Disney! Global icons like Mickey and friends are now adorable Washi Korokoro figures♪ 
■New arrivals!New best-selling patterns added! Popular indigo patterns and new Yuzen-red designs are now available for Mino Washi fans and Washi earrings♪
■Featured OEM / Private-Label Projects!Mikawaya: “Sarubobo (Kanamori Nagachika ver.) Ceramic Omikuji,” and “Sarubobo Roly-Poly Doll”  
■Ishikawa Shigyo Latest News
　The 6th RealBiz High School Mock Startup Grand Prix: “Waka-sen (Washi Fragrance Fan)” — Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School 【Sense☆Ii-ne】 wins a Silver Award nationwide!

　Seki Prefectural High School: International exchange through a hands-on Washi Korokoro crafting workshop! Pre-departure training for Vietnam overseas program! 

　The 1st Mino Washi Information Exchange Meeting: Mino handmade washi studios × Ishikawa Shigyo — joint product development with authentic Mino Tesuki Washi begins! 

■Current Buyer Benefits! Here are our special campaigns—so many perks available!↓↓↓

 【Special Offer Info】Ishikawa Shigyo New Product Purchase Benefits—Campaign Blog!  Right here!　← Click 

Iki-Iki Tsushin 2026 January Issue NO.494　is here　← Click　
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Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) — Handcrafted by a Washi Maker

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd.  

TEL +81-575-33-0228 FAX +81-575-35-1363 

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

【Company Overview | Ishikawa Shigyo】

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—one of Japan’s leading production areas of Mino Washi. Guided by our philosophy, “Handcrafted by a Washi Maker,” we manufacture, wholesale, and supply Japanese paper goods and traditional craft souvenirs for B2B buyers. We blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with entertainment-inspired planning and development—covering product design, OEM/private-label manufacturing, and wholesale distribution. We hold Japan’s No.1 (and among the world’s highest) number of Mino Washi brand recognitions.     

OEM production & original design manufacturing for global buyers. We offer hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami (decorative paper), DIY craft kits, Washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, Hina dolls (Girls’ Day), Ohina-sama, Boys’ Day dolls, kabuto helmet displays, carp streamer ornaments, entryway decor, seasonal decorations and seasonal gift items, Washi Korokoro roly-poly figures, chirimen dolls, washi papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, inbound-tourism products, Japanese souvenirs for overseas markets, Japanese stationery, pochibukuro (mini envelopes), noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple stamp books), wagasa (Japanese umbrellas), folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan cases, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui towels, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys, and local folk toys—over 1,200 handmade Japanese goods annually. We wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries in Japan, Europe, and North America.

Original Hariko (papier-mâché) production: we plan and produce many OEM/private-label and original projects, including anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local yuru-chara, and shrine specialty items.

OEM Case Studies
【Characters / Anime】
 Astro Boy, Black Jack, Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi, (Nippon Vogue Co., Ltd.), Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., Rurouni Kenshin 、Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)

【Yuru-chara / Regional / Corporate / Sports】
Kuidaore Taro (Osaka), Tsubakuro (Yakult baseball team), Chukyō-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.), Giffy (FC Gifu)

【Vehicles / Government & Museums】
SLIM lunar lander (JAXA / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Type 3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), “Nagara” sightseeing train (Nagaragawa Railway Co., Ltd.), Gifu Bus (Gifu Noriai Jidosha Co., Ltd.)

【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】
Ferret, Yamane (dormouse), Jersey cow (Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project / KEEP Association), Wolf (Mitsumine Shrine)

We supply and wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across many sectors: tourism souvenir shops, lifestyle goods stores, department stores, e-commerce and mail order, doll shops, ceramics, lacquerware, stationery & bookstores, kimono retailers, tea brands, confectionery & food makers, paper specialty stores, shrines & temples, florists and floral materials, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas distributors, advertising agencies, promotional merchandise companies, commemorative gift suppliers, handicraft stores, hobby stores, washi retail shops, and more—supporting international buyers and importers seeking authentic Japanese goods for the EU/US market.

 Iki-Iki Tsushin 2026 Jan Issue NO.494 　← Click here for the PDF (print edition)　
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■New!2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day Dolls Display Catalog Now Available!!!     

Latest Update! New 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day Dolls product information!

<Catalogs>　
2026 Hina Dolls Catalog  
2026 Boys’ Day (May) Dolls Catalog
We can send these to customers upon request. Please contact our Circulation Department.

The delivery schedule＜Estimated Delivery Dates＞are as follows.
< Hina Dolls Estimated Delivery > 
In-stock items → ready to ship immediately
Out-of-stock items → early February (may vary by item)
*For details, please check with the Circulation Department.

< Boys’ Day Dolls Order Deadline > 
In-stock items → ready to ship immediately
Out-of-stock items → late March (may vary by item)
*For details, please check with the Circulation Department.

■Custom Name Plaque (Original Tategifuda) Information
For eligible products, we create and ship a personalized name plaque requested by the end customer for JPY 330 (tax included). Free shipping is included.
We can drop-ship directly to the requested address under your store name as the sender. 

≪How to Order a Name Plaque≫ 
① Order via our Rakuten page, or ② Order by emailing the Excel entry form.
*For the ordering guide (manual), please contact the Circulation Department.

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. Circulation Department　+81-575-33-0228


■【New Product】New 2026 Boys’ Day <Hariko> Dolls Added!      

〇New release! A new lineup has been added to our popular Boys’ Day Hariko dolls! Now accepting pre-orders♪
〇Recommended items include a bold bobble-head tiger and compact, adorable carp streamer decorations!

21919 Bobble-Head Daian Tiger
21920 Yura-Yura Koi-Riding Kintaro
21921 Koinobori “Kamion” (Navy)
21922 Koinobori “Kamion” (Red)
21923 Koinobori “Kamion” (Yellow)
21914 Kaoru-kaze Nagomi Koinobori
21925 Mini Tiger

■Finally on sale!Washi Korokoro Disney! Global icons like Mickey and friends are now adorable Washi Korokoro figures♪  
   

〇New release! World-famous characters like Mickey, Minnie, and Donald have become “Washi Korokoro Roly-Poly Dolls,” created under Disney supervision!
〇Limited to 30 pieces —an exceptionally rare collector item 【Disney exclusive individual gift box packaging】! 

■Lineup　Disney exclusive individual gift box packaging　
21903 Washi Korokoro Mickey 2,600 yen + tax
21904 Washi Korokoro Minnie 　2,600 yen + tax
21905 Washi Korokoro Donald 2,600 yen + tax
21906 Washi Korokoro Daisy 2,600 yen + tax
21907 Washi Korokoro Goofy 2,600 yen + tax
21908 Washi Korokoro Chip　 2,400 yen + tax
21909 Washi Korokoro Daisy 2,400 yen + tax       

Washi Korokoro Disney Catalog For PDF download, click here 
Washi Korokoro Series Catalog For PDF download, click here   

■New Patterns Added!  Popular indigo patterns and new Yuzen-red designs have been added to our Mino Washi folding fans and Washi earrings—ideal for wholesale buyers, gift shops, and overseas importers♪   

〇Popular patterns added! New designs have been added—an indigo “Kiku-Karakusa” motif for our classic Mino Washi folding fans, and a new red design for our Washi earrings—ideal for wholesale buyers, gift retailers, and overseas importers of Japanese goods.
33442 Hand-Dyed Mino Washi Folding Fan <Kiku-Karakusa>  JPY 3,800 + tax
10405 Long Square (Red ②) 　　　   　JPY 1,100 + tax
10405 Half Circle (Red ②) 　　　   　JPY 1,100 + tax

〇Perfect for tea gatherings! We can also provide a “Nodate Umbrella” (outdoor tea-ceremony umbrella)—a great option for Japanese cultural events, display styling, and premium retail merchandising.
Nodate Umbrella (Large)：Size: Diameter 200 cm / Length 242 cm / Pole 4 cm
Nodate Umbrella (Small)：Size: Diameter 143 cm / Length 190 cm / Pole 2.8 cm
Wooden Nodate Umbrella Stand：Size: Width 48.5 cm / Height 60 cm / Depth 48.5 cm 

■Introducing Ishikawa Shigyo OEM / Private-Label Projects 
〇By request from Mikawaya (Takayama City, Gifu), the “Sarubobo (Kanamori Nagachika ver.)” ceramic fortune (omikuji) is complete!!
A ceramic figurine inspired by the Sengoku warlord “Kanamori Nagachika,” reimagined with the Sarubobo motif. It includes an omikuji fortune and is designed to invite good luck !!
The front features the name “Kanamori,” and the back includes the “Kanamori family crest.”
*As this is an original custom product, it is not sold by our company.
*Original specifications are accepted from a minimum lot of 600+ units (MOQ 600+).

〇By request from a business partner, a Sarubobo roly-poly doll is complete!!
Takayama’s traditional craft “Sarubobo” has been produced as our long-selling “roly-poly doll (okiagari)”—a perfect Japanese souvenir item for wholesale and overseas distribution.
Available in three colors—red, yellow, and green. A lucky charm symbolizing “fall seven times, stand up eight”♪
Details are posted on our OEM blog!　
Click here for the OEM blog on the Sarubobo roly-poly doll!
*As this is an original custom product, it is not sold by our company.
*Original specifications are accepted from a minimum lot of 300+ units (MOQ 300+).

■January Notice 
January 5 Business resumes
January 12 (Coming-of-Age Day) Closed


■Ishikawa Shigyo Latest News  

〇Collaboration with Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School

The 6th RealBiz High School Mock Startup Grand Prix “Waka-sen (Washi Fragrance Fan)” 

Outstanding achievements by Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School’s team 【Sense☆Ii-ne】! 

Won a National Silver Award!

At RealBiz (https://reabiz.jp), a high school mock entrepreneurship grand prix, the six-student company 【Sense☆Ii-ne】 from Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School was selected as one of eight teams nationwide. Using hand-dyed Mino Washi folding fans, they developed a product called 【Waka-sen】 and carried out consignment sales, online sales, and face-to-face sales—traveling three hours one way—and achieved a complete sell-out. A results presentation was held in Tokyo on December 21, where they earned a Silver Award. Judges praised the project highly as a first-ever RealBiz challenge into a higher price range, demonstrating premium Japanese craftsmanship and strong market positioning. What began with the emotional impact of experiencing Mino Tesuki Washi (handmade washi) in elementary school became a real product—and their initiative brought a bright future and renewed hope to Japan’s traditional industries and the Japanese souvenir & gift market, including opportunities for B2B wholesale and overseas distribution.

〇Exchange with Gifu Prefectural Seki High School

Gifu Prefectural Seki High School　 

International exchange through Washi Korokoro! Pre-departure training for Vietnam overseas program! 

Gifu Prefectural Seki High School is working on exchange activities with Vietnam, aiming to develop talent capable of succeeding across multiple fields. As part of this initiative, they planned a Japanese culture introduction and workshop, and a program will be carried out to deepen exchange through our hands-on “Washi Korokoro” craft experience. Prior to the local exchange overseas, they requested support from our company—manufacturer of Mino Washi Japanese goods—to help students deepen their understanding of Mino City and Mino Washi, and we held a pre-training session and workshop. We sincerely hope this initiative leads to a brighter future and contributes to international understanding and peace.

〇Mino Tesuki Washi product development begins

The 1st Mino Washi Information Exchange Meeting 

Mino Tesuki Washi Studios × Ishikawa Shigyo　

Mino Tesuki Washi product development begins! 

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. participates in the “Mino Washi Brand Value Enhancement Study Group” as one of the representative companies from the processing industry. Mino Washi is broadly divided into three categories: Hon-Mino-shi (authentic handmade paper), Mino Tesuki Washi (handmade washi), and Mino machine-made washi. Hon-Mino-shi and Mino Tesuki Washi are created by artisans using the traditional “nagashi-suki” papermaking technique. This time, artisans and processing businesses gathered together for an exchange meeting to share mutual needs. The Mino Tesuki Washi crafted by these artisans is truly captivating. Through this exchange, we decided to launch new Mino Tesuki Washi product development. Accessories such as brooches and earrings using studio-specific Mino Tesuki Washi, along with items like magnets and bookmarks, are scheduled to go on sale from spring—supporting retailers, museum shops, and importers seeking authentic Japanese craft gifts and Japan-made stationery.


■Current Buyer Benefits! Introducing our special campaigns!【Special Offer Info】Ishikawa Shigyo New Product Purchase Benefits—Campaign Blog! 
   
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～We produce original products (OEM) for your brand!～ 

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we create a special, one-of-a-kindoriginal product just for your company!  

 No.1 in Japan for Mino Washi brand registrations! 

Doll making, hariko (papier-mâché), Japanese goods, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, name printing, and more—leave your original manufacturing to us!
We propose solutions using various materials such as washi, chirimen fabric, wood, and ceramics—ideal for OEM/private label, wholesale programs, and corporate buyers in the EU/US markets.

Minimum lot　From 300 units (negotiable depending on product specification)

Lead time　　　　Approx. 1–3 months after design is finalized（depending on product specifications）

*Partial deliveries are possible; additional fees may apply depending on customer requirements.

Costs　　　　Product processing fees, prototype/sample production, label design, mold/tooling costs, etc.

For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department
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Corporate customers can purchase at wholesale pricing.

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“Handcrafted by a Washi Maker,” chirimen craftwork by a washi maker, and made in the heart of the Mino Washi production area—please support Ishikawa Shigyo, where we handmake each Japanese good one by one. We sincerely hope that our warm atmosphere and products bring customers smiles—and deliver happiness and positive energy.

Founded in Meiji 35 (1902) — Japanese goods manufacturer producing 1,300 types of handmade Japanese items!
Head Office: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.  Click here、in English、
    2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721, Japan  
　 TEL 0575-33-0228　FAX 0575-35-1363
 　Business hours: 08:30–17:30　Closed on weekends & public holidays　    

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Enjoy fun hands-on crafting in an Edo-period building with “udatsu,” plus shopping from 600 types of Japanese goods!
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop  Click here、in English、、instagram 
　1909-3 Honjumi-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3728, Japan — Udatsu historical streetscape (left side of Juroku Bank Mino Branch)
TEL 0575-29-3680、Fax: please contact our Head Office

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