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Latest Updates: March 2026 Issue, No.496 - Iki-Iki Tsushin

■Latest!2026 Boys’ Day (Gogatsu Ningyo) Best-Seller Ranking!! Free Shipping Service extended until 3/31!!!!!! 
■Sales surging!Inbound-friendly papier-mache (hariko) gifts! A full lineup of “Maneki Neko,” “Daruma,” “Mt. Fuji,” and more♪ 
■Catalog news!“Summer Catalog 2026” is complete! Packed with new items like UV umbrellas, new uchiwa fan patterns, and Washi Korokoro Summer Animals♪
■Featured OEM project!“Wara-Wara Slyly / Hiroshima Toyo Carp” 
■ Price revision notice: “Hand-dyed Mino Washi Sensu (folding fans)     ,” “Uchiwa fans,” “Costume Kokeshi,” “Hanging Display Stand” (from 4/1)     
■Product Development 1 “2027 Zodiac: Sheep (Hitsuji)”
■Product Development 2 Mino handmade washi studio × Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.: “Mino Handmade Washi Magnet”
■ April notice

“Ongoing perks - so many campaigns are running! See the benefits here ↓↓↓

 [Special Deals & Perks] Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. New Product Purchase Benefits - Blog! Right here!　← Click 

Iki-Iki Tsushin: March 2026 Issue No.496　is here　← Click
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Established in 1902 - “Washi Maker’s Handcrafted Work” since 1902

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.  

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

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

[Company Profile: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.]

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture - a renowned production area of Mino Washi. Through our in-house philosophy of “Washi Maker’s Handcrafted Work,” we manufacture, wholesale, and sell Mino Washi goods. By blending traditional crafts with entertainment, we plan, develop, manufacture, and sell products. We are No.1 in Japan (and among the highest globally) for the number of Mino Washi Brand-certified items.     

OEM production and original manufacturing: hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami patterned paper, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, New Year zodiac decorations, 12 zodiac displays, hina dolls, Girls’ Day dolls, Boys’ Day dolls, kabuto helmet displays, carp streamer displays, entrance decor, seasonal decorations, seasonal items, Washi Korokoro, chirimen dolls, washi papier-mache, kokeshi, inbound tourism products, overseas souvenirs, Japanese souvenirs, Japanese stationery, pochibukuro, noshi-bukuro, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho stamp books, wagasa 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, oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys, local folk toys - over 1,200 handmade Japanese goods and washi goods every year, supplied wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries in Japan and overseas.

Custom papier-mache production: anime characters, event characters, corporate characters, local yuru-chara mascots, shrine specialties, and more - we plan and produce many OEM and original projects.

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

[Yuru-chara / Regions / Corporations / Sports]
Kuidaore Taro (Osaka), Tsubakuro (Yakult team), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)

[Vehicles / Government / Museums]
Lunar lander SLIM (JAXA / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), WWII fighter “Hien” (Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum), sightseeing train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus (Gifu Noriai Jidosha Co., Ltd.)

[Historical figures / 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, Japanese dormouse, Jersey cow (KEEP Association), wolf (Mitsumine Shrine)

Tourism & local product retailers, lifestyle goods shops, department store wholesalers, online stores, mail-order, doll retailers, ceramics retailers, lacquerware retailers, stationery/bookstores, kimono retailers, tea producers/retailers, confectionery/food manufacturers, paper specialty stores, shrine/temple wholesalers, florists, event planners, paper museums, museum shops, overseas export wholesalers, international distributors, advertising agencies, promotional goods suppliers, commemorative gift vendors, handicraft shops, hobby stores, and washi specialty retailers - we manufacture and supply wholesale to makers, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries.

 Iki-Iki Tsushin March 2026 Issue No.496  　← Click here for the PDF edition
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■Latest! 2026 Boys’ Day Display Catalog Now available!!!!!!   

Latest update! 2026 Boys’ Day dolls - new product information!

<Catalog here>　
2026 Boys’ Day Dolls Catalog
We can send it to customers who request it. Please contact our Circulation Department.
<Estimated delivery schedule> is as follows:

< Boys’ Day Dolls: Order Deadline > 
Items in stock → available for immediate shipment
Items out of stock → planned for late March (may vary by product)
*For details, please confirm with our Circulation Department

■Custom Name Plaque Service - Information
For eligible products, we will create and ship the end customer’s requested name plaque for JPY 330 (tax included). Shipping is free.
We can drop-ship from our company to the requested address using the store’s sender name. 

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

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


■[New Products]2026 Boys’ Day Dolls Best-Seller Ranking!      Weekly inventory updates scheduled to start from 3/6!

〇Free shipping service extended through 3/31!Pre-orders now open♪
〇Starting 3/6, we plan to share the latest inventory status every week via newsletter & fax!

[Boys’ Day Best-Seller Ranking]

No.1 21451 Washi Kabuto Display shira: Wave Long-Hoe + 2-piece stand set
No.2 8887   Hariko-Shika Set of 5: Carp Streamers
No.3 20929 Hariko-Shika Gold Bear
No.4 21307 Kabuto & Koinobori Display (square stand included)
No.5 21899   Washi Kabuto & Koinobori Display shira

■Sales surging!Inbound-friendly Hariko papier-mache! A full lineup of “Maneki Neko,” “Daruma,” “Mt. Fuji,” and more♪     
   

〇Rapidly growing in popularity! Our inbound-focused lineup is receiving great reviews - especially items featuring the highly popular Maneki Neko and Daruma motifs♪

[Inbound Best-Seller Ranking]

No.1 21823 Sakura Daruma Mini
No.2 21788 Big-Size Hariko Magnet Daruma (Red)
No.3 21824 Sakura Daruma No.1
No.4 21825 Sakura Daruma No.2
No.5 21790 Big-Size Hariko Magnet Daruma (Gold)

Inbound Catalog (Hariko Papier-mache) Download the PDF here 
Inbound Catalog (General) Download the PDF here 


■Catalog news!“Summer Catalog 2026” is complete! 

Packed with new items like UV umbrellas, new uchiwa fan patterns, and Washi Korokoro Summer Animals♪ 

Looking ahead to summer, our “Summer Catalog 2026” is now ready!
In addition to staples like tenugui towels, wagasa umbrellas, earrings, Japanese souvenirs, paper balloons, wind chimes, and Obon decorations,
we also introduce brand-new items such as UV umbrellas, folding umbrellas, Washi Korokoro Summer Animals, sensu fans, and uchiwa fans!

We also offer perks such as free shipping and fixture/display giveaways!
Please take a look and consider for your retail lineup or import/wholesale sourcing♪

Summer Catalog 2026 Download the PDF here 

■ Featured OEM project from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. 
〇Commissioned by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, “Wara-Wara Slyly (custom Den-Den Daiko drum)” is complete!! 
The head uses the same construction style as our well-known “Washi Korokoro,” and we produced a “Den-Den Daiko drum made with Mino Washi.”
Currently (Feb 2026), available through the Carp team!!

■Price revision notice: “Hand-dyed Mino Washi Sensu, Uchiwa fans, Hanging Display Stand, Costume Kokeshi”     

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

Orders placed during March will be processed at the current prices (deliveries after April are also eligible).  
We look forward to your orders.

Price revision effective April 1
　　     Hand-dyed Mino Washi Sensu (various)　JPY 3,800 → JPY 3,900
33342 Washi Maker’s Handcrafted Work Uchiwa　JPY 1,560 → JPY 1,650
61632 Washi Maker’s Handcrafted Work Uchiwa koku JPY 1,660 → JPY 1,650 *Item number unified to 33342
61471 Washi Maker’s Handcrafted Work Uchiwa shira JPY 1,660 → JPY 1,650 *Item number unified to 33342   
            Costume Kokeshi (various)　JPY 4,000 → JPY 4,300
     

[Limited Special Price]66670 Hanging Display Stand　JPY 4,000 → JPY 2,300 *Limited to the first 30 units. While supplies last,        specifications may change       

■ Product Development: “Zodiac Sheep” and “Mino Handmade Washi Magnet”
 

Product development is already underway for next year’s zodiac “Sheep” - stay tuned♪
Also, a collaboration item with Mino handmade washi artisans “Ishihara Hidekazu Studio” and “Kamisuki Takahashi” is complete: the “Mino Handmade Washi Magnet.”
It features a richly textured feel and distinctive colors. As the second release, we are currently developing “brooches.”

We can also produce OEM items using washi paper and fabrics from various regions! We offer small-lot, handcrafted products♪
If you are interested in OEM, please contact our head office!

■ April notice 
March 20 (National Holiday: Vernal Equinox Day) CLOSED


■ Ongoing perks! So many benefit campaigns - see the special deals page: [Special Deals & Perks] Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. New Product Purchase Benefits Blog! 
   
  Benefit Campaign Page is here


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~We produce original products (OEM)!~ 

 Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we create exclusive original productsjust for your company!  

 No.1 in Japan for registered Mino Washi Brand items! 

From doll making, papier-mache, Japanese goods, Japanese stationery, DIY craft kits, name printing, and more - leave your original manufacturing to us!
We can propose a wide range of materials such as washi paper, chirimen fabric, wood, and ceramics.

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

Lead time Approx. 1-3 months after design finalization (negotiable depending on product)

*Split deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on customer requests.

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

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

Corporate clients can purchase at wholesale pricing.

Corporate business, purchasing, and inquiries are handled here:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.

As a washi maker’s handcrafted brand - including washi crafts and chirimen fabric craftsmanship - based in the home of Mino Washi, Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. carefully handmakes Japanese goods one by one. Thank you for your continued support. We sincerely hope that our warm atmosphere and products create our customers’ smiles, and that we can gift happiness and positive energy through Japanese craftsmanship.

Founded in 1902 - Japanese goods manufacturer with 1,300 handcrafted items!
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 weekends & national holidays    

　Contact us here　

Enjoy hands-on craft experiences in an Edo-period building with “Udatsu” walls, plus a shop with 600+ Japanese goods!
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop  Here,in English,,instagram  
　1909-3 Honjyu-machi, Mino City, Gifu 501-3728, Japan (Udatsu Townscape; left of Juroku Bank Mino Branch)
TEL +81-575-29-3680,FAX: please use Head Office

　Contact the Workshop Shop here　 

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