A monthly in-house newsletter from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.—packed with the latest updates on new products and customer benefits. With heartfelt care, we deliver fresh, lively information for you—the stylish, energetic professionals in the Japanese gift and craft industry, including overseas importers and wholesale buyers.

Latest Updates | February 2026 Issue | No.495 | Iki-Iki (Vibrant) Newsletter

■Just in!Introducing new 2026 Boys’ Day (May) paper-mâché (Hariko) dolls!! Fax orders for stock allocation now accepted!!! 
■Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day Dolls: Special B2B Customer Benefit [Original Personalized Name Plaque] Information 

■Almost sold out!Washi Korokoro Disney! Global icons like Mickey now appear as Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls♪ 
■New pattern!New popular Yuzen designs added! Vivid and beautiful Mino Washi uchiwa fans♪
■Introducing an OEM project! “Sarubobo Ceramic Omikuji”  
■Now in product development “Washi Korokoro Summer Series” — comments from Yamashita, the production lead
■Latest Summer Catalog News! Recommended seasonal items such as parasols and Obon decorations
■Introducing an OEM project! “Sarubobo Ceramic Omikuji” — a good-luck item    
■Price revision notice: “Denden Daiko (from Jan 1)”     and “Roly-Poly Dolls (from Feb 1)”    

“Ongoing benefits! So many promotions available—campaign highlights below! ↓↓↓

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Iki-Iki Newsletter | February 2026 | No.495　is here　←Click　
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Founded 1902 (Meiji 35) — “Handwork of a Washi Maker”

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.  

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

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

[Company Profile | Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.]

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—one of Japan’s leading production areas for Mino Washi paper. Through our values of “Handwork of a Washi Maker,” we manufacture, wholesale, and supply Japanese paper craft goods for B2B buyers. We incorporate entertainment into traditional craftsmanship, and handle planning, product development, manufacturing, and sales. We hold Japan’s No.1 number of Mino Washi brand certifications (among the highest worldwide), supporting overseas wholesale and import markets.     

OEM / custom original production (private label / ODM): hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami paper, DIY craft kits, Washi dolls, New Year zodiac decorations, 12-zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Boys’ Day (May) dolls, samurai helmet displays, carp streamer ornaments, entryway décor, seasonal decorations and seasonal gift items, Washi Korokoro, chirimen fabric dolls, Washi papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, inbound tourism products, overseas souvenirs, Japanese souvenirs, Japanese stationery, small gift envelopes (pochi-bukuro), ceremonial envelopes (noshi-bukuro), bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho stamp books, Japanese umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan pouches, 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 charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, traditional Japanese toys, folk craft toys—over 1,200 kinds of handmade Japanese gift items and Washi goods every year, manufactured and wholesaled to manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries in Japan and overseas.

Custom papier-mâché (hariko) production: we plan and produce many OEM and original projects such as anime characters, event characters, company mascots, local “yuru-chara” mascots, shrine specialties, and more—ideal for corporate gifts, museum shops, souvenir stores, and overseas retail programs.

OEM case studies
[Characters / Anime]
 Astro Boy, Black Jack, Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Sha / Sekiguchi), Rurouni Kenshin , Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)

[Yuru-chara / Regional, Corporate & Sports Mascots]
Kuidaore Taro (Osaka), Tsubakuro (Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting), Giffy (FC Gifu)

[Vehicle Characters / Government & Museums]
SLIM lunar lander (JAXA / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Kawasaki Ki-61 “Hien” (Gifu Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), “Nagara” sightseeing train (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus (Gifu Noriai Jidosha)

[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]
Ferret, dormouse, Jersey cow (Kibe Association), wolf (Mitsumine Shrine)

Tourism & local specialty retail, lifestyle goods retail, department store wholesale, online sales, e-commerce/mail-order, dolls, ceramics, lacquerware, stationery/bookstore channels, kimono channels, tea manufacturing & sales, confectionery/food manufacturing & sales, specialty paper stores, shrine/temple wholesale, flower shops & floral materials, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas sales, advertising agencies, promotional goods, commemorative gifts, handicraft shops, hobby shops, and Washi specialty retailers—manufactured and wholesaled to makers, wholesalers, and retailers across industries.

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■Just in! 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day (May) Display Catalogs Now being shared!!!     

Latest news! 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day (May) Dolls — new product updates for wholesale buyers and retailers!

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

The following are the <Estimated delivery dates> for each lineup.
< Hina Dolls: Estimated Delivery > 
Items in stock → available for immediate shipment
Items not in stock → expected early February (may vary by product)
*For details, please confirm with the Circulation Department

< Boys’ Day (May) Dolls: Estimated Delivery > 
Items in stock → available for immediate shipment
Items not in stock → expected late March (may vary by product)
*For details, please confirm with the Circulation Department

■Personalized Name Plaque Information
For eligible products, we will produce and ship the end user’s requested name plaque for JPY 330 (tax included). Free shipping service included.
We can ship directly from our facility to the designated destination under your store name as the sender. 

<<How to order a name plaque>> 
(1) Order via the Rakuten page, or (2) order by emailing the Excel input form.
*For guidance (manual), please contact the Circulation Department.

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Circulation Department +81-575-33-0228


■[New Products]2026 Boys’ Day (May) <Hariko> dolls added!      

〇New release! A new lineup has been added to our popular Boys’ Day Hariko dolls! Now taking pre-orders♪
〇Recommended items include the brave, head-nodding tiger and compact, adorable carp streamer displays!

21919 Head-Nodding Lucky Tiger
21920 Swaying Kintaro on Carp
21921 Carp Streamer “Kamine” (Navy)
21922 Carp Streamer “Kamine” (Red)
21923 Carp Streamer “Kamine” (Yellow)
21914 Refreshing Breeze Cozy Carp Streamer
21925 Mini Tiger

■Almost sold out!Washi Korokoro Disney! Global icons like Mickey now appear as Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls♪    
   

〇New release! Global characters such as Mickey, Minnie, and Donald have become “Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls” under Disney supervision!
〇Limited to 30 pieces —an extremely rare item [Disney dedicated individual box packaging]! 

■Lineup (Disney dedicated individual 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 Dale 2,400 yen + tax       

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

■Introducing Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. OEM products 
〇Created at a partner’s request, the Sarubobo Ceramic Omikuji is complete!! 
We produced Takayama’s traditional icon “Sarubobo” as a ceramic figurine! With an omikuji fortune inside to bring good luck !!
*Also available for sale from us!!
21760 Lucky Ceramic Omikuji Sarubobo (24 pcs, OPP packed) 14,880 yen
*Original specifications are available from a minimum order quantity of 300 pcs or more！New popular Yuzen designs added! Vivid and beauti 

■ New pattern!New popular Yuzen designs added! Vivid and beautiful Mino Washi uchiwa fans♪  
  
Based on customer feedback and market research, we selected new patterns that end users truly want for our “Handwork of a Washi Maker” uchiwa fans!!
Scheduled to be featured in the Summer Catalog (Iki-Iki Newsletter 2/20 issue)♪
In addition to new uchiwa patterns, we plan to feature new seasonal items such as parasols and Obon decorations—stay tuned♪

■Notice of price revision: “Denden Daiko” and “Roly-Poly Dolls”    

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our products.

We will revise our prices (increase) as outlined below. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.

We kindly ask for your continued support.

Price revision effective January 1
6002　Denden Daiko 800 yen → 880 yen

Price revision effective February 1
2099 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Samurai 　　 550 yen → 580 yen
2089 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Grandparents 550 yen → 580 yen
2090 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Couple in Kimono 550 yen → 580 yen
2092 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Child (Warabe) 550 yen → 580 yen
2093 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Princess 　　 550 yen → 580 yen
2106 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Ninja 　　　 550 yen → 580 yen
2107 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Mito Komon 　 550 yen → 580 yen
2095 Roly-Poly Doll (Small) Momotaro 　　 550 yen → 580 yen

■February notice 
February 11 (National Foundation Day) Open
February 23 (Emperor’s Birthday) Closed


■Ongoing benefits! Campaign highlights—[Special Benefit Info] Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. blog featuring new product purchase benefits! 
   
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To subscribe, please contact the Circulation Department!

～We Produce Custom Original Products (OEM)!～ 

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we create special, exclusive custom originalsfor your company!  

 Japan’s No.1 in Mino Washi Brand Registrations! 

Doll & figurine production, papier-mâché (hariko), Japanese gift items, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, name/logo personalization, and more—leave your custom manufacturing to us!
We can propose various materials such as Washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, and ceramics for private label / ODM programs.

Minimum order quantity (MOQ)　300 pcs and up (negotiable depending on product)

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

*Split shipments possible; additional fees may apply depending on customer requirements

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

For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department
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Dedicated OEM page (case studies & details) is here   ←Click

Corporate customers can purchase at wholesale pricing (B2B).

Corporate customers for business transactions, purchasing, and inquiries please contact:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.

From the home of Mino Washi, we lovingly handcraft each Japanese gift item—“Handwork of a Washi Maker,” Washi-based chirimen crafts, and more. Please support Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.. We truly hope our warm atmosphere and products create smiles, and bring happiness and positive energy to your customers—whether for souvenir shops, museum stores, lifestyle retailers, or overseas import and wholesale programs.

Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) — Japanese gift wholesaler & manufacturer: 1,300 kinds of handmade Japanese goods!
Head Office: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.  Here,in English,
    2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721, Japan　  
　 TEL +81-575-33-0228　FAX +81-575-35-1363
 　Business hours: 08:30–17:30　Closed Sat/Sun & national holidays　    

　Contact us here　

Enjoy fun hands-on craft experiences and shop 600 kinds of Japanese goods in an Edo-period building with “udatsu” architecture!
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop  Here,in English,,instagram 
　1909-3 Honjumi-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3728, Japan (Udatsu no Agaru Machinami; left side of Juroku Bank Mino Branch)
TEL +81-575-29-3680,FAX: please contact the head office

　Contact the workshop here　 

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