【Company Profile | Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.】

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—Japan’s renowned production area for Mino Washi paper. Through our craftsmanship philosophy, “Handcrafted by a Washi Maker (Washi-ya no Te-shigoto),” we manufacture and supply wholesale Japanese paper goods and traditional craft souvenirs for B2B buyers worldwide. We also integrate entertainment and experiential value into traditional crafts, handling planning, product development, manufacturing, and sales. We hold the No.1 (and globally leading) number of Mino Washi brand certifications.

OEM production & custom manufacturing: hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami patterned paper, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, 12 zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls (Girl’s Day), Hinamatsuri displays, May dolls (Samurai festival), kabuto helmet displays, koi-nobori carp streamers, entryway decor, seasonal ornaments, seasonal gift items, Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls, chirimen crepe dolls, washi papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, inbound tourism items, overseas souvenirs, Made-in-Japan gifts, Japanese stationery, petit envelopes (pochi-bukuro), noshi gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho stamp books, wagasa umbrellas, folding fans (sensu), uchiwa fans, fan cases, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui hand towels, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art (chigirie), postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys, and local folk toys. Every year we manufacture and wholesale over 1,200 types of handmade Japanese goods and washi products to makers, wholesalers, and retailers across Japan and overseas.

Custom Hariko (papier-mâché) production: anime characters, event mascots, corporate characters, local yuru-chara mascots, shrine specialties, and more—planned and produced as OEM and bespoke original goods projects.
OEM Case Studies

【Characters / Anime】
 Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nippon Vogue / Sekiguchi), 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), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting), Giffy (FC Gifu)
【Vehicle Characters / Government & Museums】
 Lunar lander SLIM (JAXA), Type 3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), sightseeing train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), 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】
Japanese dormouse, Jersey cow, wolf

Tourism & souvenir sales, lifestyle goods retail, department-store wholesale, online sales, mail order/e-commerce, doll sales, ceramic sales, lacquerware sales, stationery & bookstore sales, kimono retail, tea manufacturing & sales, confectionery/food manufacturing & sales, specialty paper stores, wholesale for shrines & temples, florists & floral materials, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas sales, advertising agencies, promotional goods, commemorative gifts, handicraft stores, hobby shops, and washi retailers—manufactured and supplied wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries.

Mino Washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese culture souvenirs, traditional Japanese crafts for overseas markets
 inbound washi goods, Japanese cultural gifts, export-ready Japan souvenirs, custom production of traditional crafts
 Japanese-style gifts for overseas, Mino Washi—Japan’s tradition, popular Japan souvenirs abroad
 washi gift sets, washi goods for export, Japanese traditional craftsmanship

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 “A Gift of the Rich Spirit of Japan” — Info Manpuku!!

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

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【Updated every Monday!!!】

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It snowed in Mino.

Our family dog has moved into the kotatsu and won’t even greet us in the morning.

Now, here’s an announcement that won’t lose to the cold＾＾

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

■Part 1: OEM Case Study!【A famous samurai fortune collab!?】
 This time featuring Nagachika Kanamori!↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2163.html
 ■Part 2: Our workshop/shop reviews have surpassed 1,000!!

■Ready-to-ship Hina doll items available as of 1/16 are here↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/47/347_1_file.pdf
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 ★★★ OEM Case Study! ★★★
 【A famous samurai fortune collab!?】
 This time featuring Nagachika Kanamori!↓
 Good-luck ceramic omikuji “Sarubobo” — Nagachika Kanamori version!↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2163.html
 What is Sarubobo? ▼
 A traditional folk doll from the Hida-Takayama area of Gifu Prefecture. The name combines “saru” (monkey) and the local dialect word “bobo,” meaning baby. Resembling a baby monkey, Sarubobo has long been handmade by mothers and grandmothers and given to daughters and grandchildren as a charm to wish for safe childbirth, fertility, matchmaking, protection from misfortune, and family harmony. The classic color is red, but in recent years different colors have been associated with meanings such as good fortune with money or健康—making it a beloved souvenir as well.
 Learn more about Sarubobo here (Takayama City website)
 
 Who is Nagachika Kanamori? ▼
 A Sengoku-era samurai who served Japan’s three great unifiers—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—and helped build the foundation of Hida Takayama. While active on the battlefield, he was also renowned as a tea master. He is known as the “founder of Hida Takayama,” having developed Takayama Castle and the castle town, improved highways, and advanced local industries to enrich the region.
 
 
 About Sangawaya (Official website)

We received a request from Sangawaya to create Nagachika Kanamori merchandise, and our team planned the product concept and production.
 Reimagined in the form of the traditional Sarubobo folk doll, Kanamori has been “revived” for today!
 The front features the name “Kanamori,” and the back carries the Kanamori family crest.

Now on sale at Sangawaya to great acclaim!
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 ★★★ Washi Korokoro Renewal Project ★★★
 In response to many requests to bring back discontinued Washi Korokoro items,

we’re renewing the line & developing brand-new Washi Korokoro products!

First up: the “Summer Trio” animals (penguin, polar bear, whale shark).

A new hands-on experience is planned to launch at the workshop shop from Golden Week!
 Yamashita is working hard on development to be ready for the GW launch.

We plan to offer both finished products and DIY experience kits.

Sales will be limited in quantity. If the response is strong, we may increase production from next year! Illustrations will be announced on the blog.
 We’ll do our absolute best to make this happen.

Please stay tuned for more updates!
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 *********** Google Reviews Surpass 1,000! *********

*********** Rating 4.9 (out of 5) **********

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To everyone who has joined our craft experiences,

to everyone who stopped by our shop,

and to everyone who shared warm words with us through your reviews,

thanks to you, our Google reviews have exceeded 1,000,

and we have also received the outstanding rating of ★4.9.

We are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts.

We also gifted one of our Hina doll items to the customer who posted the 1,000th review.

At Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop,

we cherish “the joy of making,”

“the charm of Mino Washi,”

and “an experience you’ll remember as a travel highlight,”

and we welcome guests every day with these values in mind.

From children to adults,

for guests from Japan and for visitors from overseas,

we have continuously focused on creating experiences everyone can enjoy.

The many reviews we received this time

are a tremendous encouragement for our entire team,

and the driving force for improving our service going forward.

From here on, too,

we aim to be a workshop and shop where you feel

“I’m glad I came,”

and “I want to try another craft experience,”

and we will continue to work even harder to deliver outstanding hospitality.

Thank you for your continued support of

Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.

We truly appreciate your continued patronage.

All of us on the team look forward to welcoming you,

and we sincerely hope you’ll visit and join our experiences again soon.

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 ★★★ Iki-Iki Newsletter — Latest Issue ★★★

Monthly updates from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.: latest news and best-selling product highlights for wholesalers and retailers.

January issue of Iki-Iki Newsletter is here↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/81/181_1_file.pdf
 Inventory list schedule: Hina dolls start in January; May dolls start from March!
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 ■2026 Hina Dolls & May Dolls Catalog — Now Available!

Orders close at the end of January → earliest delivery: end of March

■Introducing eligible items for personalized name plaques (Hina dolls & May dolls)!

■Washi Korokoro Disney — MSRP ¥2,600 + tax — Now on sale!↓
 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/46/346_1_file.pdf

■【New】Folding fans & earrings — new patterns have arrived!

■【New】Authentic Nodate umbrella (with stand) — now available

It creates an elegant, traditional atmosphere for spring tea gatherings.
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〇●〇 January Opening Schedule for Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop 〇●〇

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

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 ★★★ Washi Korokoro Disney — Now on Sale! ★★★

Disney characters have arrived in the Washi Korokoro series!

Limited quantities—first come, first served!

21903　Mickey

21904　Minnie
 21907　Goofy

21905　Donald

21906　Daisy
 MSRP for the 5 items above: ¥2,600 + tax
 21909　Chip
 21908　Dale

MSRP for the 2 items above: ¥2,400 + tax
 ※Special wholesale rate applies

〇 Washi Korokoro Disney catalog is here↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/46/346_1_file.pdf
 〇 Why we recommend it

The Mino Washi used as the material is a traditional Japanese paper with over 1,300 years of history.

The way it rolls back up again and again even after falling over brings to mind Mickey’s energetic spirit. The brightness of Mickey Mouse—who has delivered smiles across generations—blends beautifully with the warm, tactile feel of Washi. This is a celebratory, good-luck item created with the craftsmanship passed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. since 1902.
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■【Image Plus!】Our email newsletter—now introduced WITH images!

Newsletter blog posts are here↓

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

■【Image Plus!】Our email newsletter—now introduced WITH images!

Newsletter blog posts are here↓

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

～We Create Custom Original Products (OEM)!～ 

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we craft a special, exclusive original productfor your company!  

 No.1 in Japan for Mino Washi Brand Registrations! 

Leave your custom production to us: dolls, hariko papier-mâché, Japanese giftware, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, name/brand printing, and more.
We can propose solutions using various materials such as washi, chirimen crepe, wood, and ceramics—ideal for B2B wholesale, private label, corporate gifts, and Japanese souvenir imports.

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

Lead time　　　　Approx. 1–3 months after design approval (subject to product details)

※Partial deliveries possible; additional fees may apply depending on customer requirements

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

For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.　←Click

OEM Dedicated Page (Case Studies & Details) is here   ←Click

Corporate clients can purchase at wholesale pricing.

Corporate clients’ business inquiries, purchasing, and contact requests can be submitted via:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.

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Continue to 【Part 2】→https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2189.html

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Going forward, we will keep listening closely to our customers’ voices, continue developing better products, and expand sales and service that truly delight our partners and shoppers.

Guided by our mission, “A Gift of the Rich Spirit of Japan,” we will keep growing into a company that delivers smiles, energy, and happiness across Japan—and to global B2B buyers who import and sell Japanese goods.

Thank you very much for your continued support!

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～A Gift of the Rich Spirit of Japan～

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

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. President: Michihiro Ishikawa　Sales Dept.: Minowa / Sato / Yamashita

Tel: +81-575-33-0228

Fax: +81-575-35-1363

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