[Part 1] New Year Zodiac Decoration Development 2027 “Hitsuji (Sheep)” | Summer Mino Washi Uchiwa & Sensu | Japanese Culture Handcrafted since 1902 | 2026.1.23
2026.01.30
[Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. | Company Overview]
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—one of Japan’s leading production regions for Mino Washi paper in Central Japan (Tokai/Chubu, near Nagoya). Guided by our philosophy “Handwork of a Washi Maker,” we manufacture and wholesale Mino Washi giftware and Japanese craft products. We blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with entertainment, handling planning, development, manufacturing, and sales. We hold Japan’s No.1 number of Mino Washi brand certifications (also among the highest worldwide).
OEM production and original product development. Hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami paper, DIY craft kits, Washi dolls, New Year zodiac decorations, 12-zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Ohinasama, Boys’ Day (May) dolls, samurai helmet displays, carp streamer decorations, entryway décor, seasonal décor, seasonal items, Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls, chirimen dolls, Washi papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, products for inbound tourism, overseas souvenirs, Japan 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-style 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, local folk toys—over 1,200 kinds of handmade Japanese goods and Washi products each year, manufactured and wholesaled to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across many industries in Japan and overseas (ideal for travel retail, museum stores, souvenir shops, and inbound tour programs).
Original hariko (papier-mâché) production: we plan and produce many OEM and original projects—anime characters, event characters, corporate characters, local mascots, shrine specialties, and more.
OEM examples
[Characters / Anime]
Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd. / Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.), Rurouni Kenshin
Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends), Astro Boy, Black Jack
[Mascots / Regional, Corporate & Sports]
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle Characters / Government & Museums]
SLIM lunar lander (JAXA), Kawasaki Ki-61 “Hien” (Gifu Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), “Nagara” sightseeing train (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
Tourism & souvenir retail, lifestyle goods retail, department store wholesale, online sales, mail-order, doll retail, ceramics retail, lacquerware retail, stationery/bookstore channels, kimono channels, tea manufacturing & sales, confectionery/food manufacturing & sales, specialty paper stores, shrine/temple wholesale, florists & 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, Washi specialty retailers—manufactured and wholesaled to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across many industries.
Washi souvenirs for foreign visitors, premium Washi products, Japanese culture souvenirs, traditional Japanese crafts for overseas markets
Washi goods for inbound tourism, Japanese culture gifts, Japan souvenirs for export, original craft manufacturing & OEM
Japanese giftware for international tourists, Japanese-style gifts for overseas buyers, Mino Washi—Japan’s heritage paper, popular Japan souvenirs abroad
Washi product gift sets, Washi goods for overseas wholesale, Japanese traditional handicrafts
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“A Gift of Japan’s Rich Heart” — News & Good Fortune!!
■Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Website⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(From the TOP page, you can view the latest updates.)
■[Special Deals] Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. New Products & Purchase Benefits — Blog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
■[Image Plus!] Introducing our newsletter with images!
Newsletter article blog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
[Updated every Monday!]
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We had some powdery snow, didn’t we?
It was our dog’s birthday—celebrating 5 years old!
Now, here are updates that won’t be beaten by the cold!
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*** Latest Updates: Table of Contents ***
■Update 1: New patterns decided for 33342 “Handwork of a Washi Maker” uchiwa fans!
■Update 2: The workshop reviews surpassed 1,000!
■Hina doll items available for immediate shipment as of Jan 22 are here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/47/347_1_file.pdf
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*** New patterns decided for 33342 “Handwork of a Washi Maker” uchiwa fans! ***
Every year around this time, we select new uchiwa fan patterns.
Based on customer feedback and market research,
we have finalized new designs for the 33342 “Handwork of a Washi Maker” Mino Washi uchiwa fans that end users truly want.
These are our recommended patterns for this year! The lineup will be announced in Iki-Iki Tsushin (our monthly update).
We will deliver it to you together with your invoice.
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*** Washi Korokoro new product development in progress ***
In response to requests to bring back discontinued Washi Korokoro items,
we are renewing the series and developing brand-new Washi Korokoro products!
First up: summer animals (penguin, polar bear, whale shark).
New hands-on experiences are planned to launch at the workshop from Golden Week.
Yamashita is working hard on development for the GW season.
The completed design information will be featured in the February issue of Iki-Iki Tsushin.
Thanks to our artisans, it is steadily taking shape!
Please look forward to more updates.
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*********** Google Reviews Surpassed 1,000! *********
*********** Rating 4.9 (out of 5) **********
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To everyone who has joined our craft experiences,
to everyone who has stopped by our shop,
and to everyone who shared warm words in your reviews—
thanks to you, our Google Reviews exceeded 1,000,
and we were honored to receive the exceptionally high rating of 4.9.
We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
To the customer who posted our 1,000th review, we presented one of our Hina doll items as a gift.
At Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop,
“the joy of making,”
“the charm of Mino Washi,”
and “an experience you will remember as part of your journey”
are what we value most as we welcome guests every day—especially travelers seeking authentic Japanese culture in Gifu (Central Japan near Nagoya), including tour operators and travel agencies planning Japan group tour itineraries.
From children to adults,
for guests from Japan and from overseas,
we have worked to create experiences everyone can enjoy—perfect as a cultural activity for inbound travel, educational tours, incentive travel, and group tours to Japan.
The many reviews we received this time
are a tremendous encouragement for our entire team,
and the driving force to further improve our service.
Going forward as well,
so that you can say “I’m glad I came,”
and “I want to try another workshop,”
we will continue aiming to be a shop you love,
and we will keep working even harder.
We appreciate your continued support of
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
and Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
We look forward to welcoming you to our shop and experiences,
with our whole team, from the bottom of our hearts.
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*** Iki-Iki Tsushin: Latest Issue Notice ***
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. monthly newsletter—sharing our latest updates and best-selling product information every month.
The January issue of Iki-Iki Tsushin is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/81/181_1_file.pdf
Inventory list planned to be sent: Hina dolls from January, Boys’ Day dolls from March!
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■2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Day (May) Dolls Catalogs Now Available!
Orders due by late January→ earliest delivery by late March
■[Hina Dolls / Boys’ Day Dolls] Introducing eligible products for personalized name plaques!
■Washi Korokoro Disney — MSRP JPY 2,600 + tax — Now on sale!↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/46/346_1_file.pdf
■[New Products] Folding fans, earrings, and new patterns are here!
■[New Product] Authentic nodate (outdoor tea ceremony) umbrella now available (with stand)
It creates an elegant atmosphere for spring tea gatherings.
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o*o*o Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop: February–April Opening Schedule o*o*o
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__10.html
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*** Washi Korokoro Disney — Now on Sale! ***
Disney characters have joined the Washi Korokoro lineup!
Limited quantities—first come, first served! Surprisingly, only a few left?!
21903 Mickey
21904 Minnie
21907 Goofy
21905 Donald
21906 Daisy
The 5 items above are MSRP JPY 2,600 + tax
21909 Chip
21908 Dale
The 2 items above are MSRP JPY 2,400 + tax
*Special wholesale rate applies
o Washi Korokoro Disney catalog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/46/346_1_file.pdf
o Recommended highlights!
The Mino Washi used as the material has a traditional history of over 1,300 years.
No matter how many times it falls, it pops right back up—evoking Mickey’s upbeat spirit. The brightness of Mickey Mouse, who has brought smiles across generations, overlaps with the warm, gentle feel of Washi. Crafted with techniques handed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. since 1902, this is a truly celebratory item—an authentic Japanese cultural gift and a memorable Japan souvenir for overseas visitors and travel retail.
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*** Plan to turn our OEM track record into blog articles ***
A blog roundup of OEM projects Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. has handled so far!
With “Handwork of a Washi Maker,” we produce a wide range of custom original products for our clients (OEM / private label / made-in-Japan manufacturing).
Packed with product photos that make it easy to visualize!
Please take a look—and contact us when you’re considering OEM. We are currently developing new OEM products as well!
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■OEM track record blog plan now underway!
Naruko Tenjin Shrine × Hariko Shika
“Usotori (Bullfinch) Matryoshka-Type Washi Hariko” is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1352.html
Naruko Tenjin Shrine official website is here↓
http://www.naruko-t.org/
For original hariko production, the minimum lot starts at 300 pcs, 500 pcs and up.
Production is possible even without an existing mold—please consult us!
Anime character × roly-poly doll
“Roly-Poly Doll: Chibi Maruko-chan” is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1800.html
Produced by us under supervision from Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.
“Chibi Maruko-chan (Smile),” “Chibi Maruko-chan (Flustered),” “Hanawa-kun,” and “Noguchi-san” were born as roly-poly dolls!
*Currently, only Hanawa-kun is available for sale.
Traditional item × roly-poly doll
“Roly-Poly Doll: Sarubobo” is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1788.html
What is Sarubobo...? ▼
Sarubobo is a doll motif based on a monkey, traditionally made in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
In the Hida dialect, “saru” means monkey and “bobo” means baby; it was named because it resembles a baby monkey.
It is said to have started as a handmade charm created by mothers wishing for their daughters’ and grandchildren’s healthy growth, good matches, safe childbirth, and marital harmony.
Today, it is widely known as a souvenir.
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■[Image Plus!] Introducing our newsletter with images!
Newsletter article blog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
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■[Image Plus!] Introducing our newsletter with images!
Newsletter article blog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
■[Image Plus!] Introducing our newsletter with images!
Newsletter article blog is here↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
~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 production, hariko (papier-mâché), Japanese gift goods, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, name/logo personalization—leave your custom manufacturing to us!
We can propose a variety of materials such as Washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, and ceramics.
Minimum lot From 300 pcs (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
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. ←Click
OEM dedicated 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.