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Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
Shop Newsletter No. 284
[Google Reviews 5.0] Mino Washi Craft Experience in the Udatsu Historic Townscape｜Perfect for a Spring Trip to Mino, Gifu (Japan)
Thank you as always for reading our newsletter＾＾
[As of March 6, 2026] Google Reviews: 5.0／1,230 reviews (updated regularly)
Around this time of year, we hear a lot about graduation ceremonies, don’t we?
It seems a nearby high school has already announced entrance exam results, and it made me think, “Wow, it’s that season already,” as I found myself reminiscing about my own school days.
When I graduated from junior high, I felt the sadness of being separated from friends I’d been close with for years,
and at the same time, excitement about a new chapter came rushing in all at once—it was strangely restless…
A complicated time: you want to act a little more grown-up, yet you’re still figuring everything out.
A sweet girl we’re close with in the neighborhood is graduating this year too—how did her results go, I wonder?
I’m sure she’s more excited than nervous… but still, my heart races a little. I can’t help feeling jittery myself＾＾
Now, here are this week’s updates.
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Our shop is a hands-on Mino Washi craft experience where you can “touch, choose, and create.”
While learning about the charm and heritage of Mino Washi, you can make one-of-a-kind dolls and Japanese paper goods souvenirs—perfect for inbound tourism, cultural gift shops, and anyone who loves Japanese crafts.
From the texture of washi paper, the joy of choosing colors and patterns, to the fun of shaping your own style—this is a five-senses Japanese culture experience you can truly enjoy.
The workshop is located in the heart of Mino City, inside the famous Udatsu historic townscape (Udatsu no Agaru Machinami).
You can experience crafts inside a preserved Edo-period building featuring an udatsu dated 1760, in a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
From solo travelers to groups of up to 50 people (about one tour bus), we can accommodate crafting at the same time.
For groups larger than 50, we recommend splitting into a town-walk & shopping team and a workshop team for smoother itinerary planning.
Couples, friends, families, group tours, corporate trips, school trips, and incentive travel—everyone can share a memorable time together.
Our craft menu includes Washi Korokoro roly-poly dolls, washi uchiwa fans, washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more.
You can follow the sample design—totally fine.
You can also arrange it intuitively—also fine.
Or you can tailor it to your favorite vibe or character—absolutely welcome.
Why not create a one-of-a-kind souvenir that’s uniquely yours?
We offer 30+ DIY kits—so you’re sure to find something you’ll want to make.
Please check our opening schedule and come visit us—we look forward to seeing you!
For reservations of 10 people or more, we can also accommodate outside business hours. Please contact us!
For details, please feel free to contact us♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Now accepting group reservations♪
For group bookings of 10 people or more,
all participants who joined the workshop will receive
10% OFF all in-store items.
We’ve neatly summarized the workshop menu, pricing, and group capacity!
Google Reviews 1,000+! ★4.9!
Laugh, create, and finish—it’s done! Check the workshop video!
Workshop menu includes:
Washi Korokoro washi dolls, washi uchiwa fans, washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more♪
▼ Washi Korokoro DIY Workshop Menu ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/82/82_1_file.pdf
You can make it exactly like the sample—great!
Or follow your intuition—also great!
Or customize it to match your favorite character—go for it!
Come on—let’s make your own one-of-a-kind original souvenir!
We have 30+ kits—you're sure to find a favorite.
Please check our opening schedule and come visit! We’ll be waiting for you♪
▼ Shop Opening Days (Feb / Mar / Apr) ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2182.html
▼ Shop Opening Days (May / Jun / Jul) ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2304.html [Note] Please contact us! We can accept group reservations even on dates other than the above opening days!!
▼ Website ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group Reservation Guide ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ Rakuten Online Shop ▼
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
Planning your spring visit to Mino? Here are this week’s top recommendations＾＾
◆ This Week’s Topics ◆
[Part 1]
• [This Week at the Shop] During Lunar New Year season, we welcomed a group tour from Taiwan＾＾
• Featured Picks: Full Boys’ Day (May) lineup is here! Disney Washi Korokoro is almost sold out
• Group Tour Planning Guide: 11 reasons this fits your itinerary (for travel agencies)
• Recommended for group travel: quick check of menu, prices, and required time
• Customer Gallery: Same kit, totally different results! This week’s作品 gallery
• Mayu “Mino” Diary: First time golfing—why did every shot fly the opposite way!?
[Part 2]
• Spring Mino Festival & Washi Town: seasonal events overview
• How group workshops flow: arrival → crafting → shopping (day-of guide)
• Access guide: about 5 minutes from Mino IC—easy for tour planning
• OEM for corporate customers: Turn your character into a Washi Korokoro doll?
• World & Japan Conquest Project: 45 countries and counting! Next is you＾＾
• Support guide: inclusive service for guests with disabilities (for groups)
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[This Week at the Shop] During Lunar New Year season, we welcomed a group tour from Taiwan＾＾
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Again this year, we welcomed many tour guests from Taiwan to our workshop during the Lunar New Year season＾＾
After staying at a hotel near Nagoya, they enjoyed a Mino Washi craft experience at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.,
then headed to a nearby ryokan to taste local Mino cuisine before traveling on to Shirakawa-go and Takayama.
We’re truly happy that travelers choose to include time in Mino like this as part of their Japan itinerary.
Many guests from Taiwan speak Japanese, and they enjoyed friendly conversations with us—mixing simple Japanese and gestures, all with warm smiles.
They nodded along to our explanations, showed their creations to each other, and laughed together—filling the shop with a bright and lively atmosphere＾＾
Everyone creates differently—some work carefully and slowly, while others finish boldly and quickly.
Each finished piece has its own unique expression, becoming a wonderful result that reflects the maker’s personality.
In the end, some guests happily photographed their work, told us “It was so fun,” and even left Google reviews.
If our time together at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. becomes one of your travel memories, nothing makes us happier.
We will continue welcoming not only guests from Japan but also visitors from overseas, with heartfelt hospitality—so you can feel the charm of Mino Washi and the joy of Japanese craftsmanship＾＾
▼ Want to see photos? Our workshop website with blog links is here♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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Featured Picks: Full Boys’ Day (May) lineup is here! Disney is almost sold out
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■ Boys’ Day items are lined up throughout the shop! Hariko, chirimen, and Mino Washi products—how about bringing Japanese seasonal décor into your home?
At our shop, we’ve transitioned from Hina dolls to a full lineup of Boys’ Day (May) items.
This season’s highlight is definitely this “kabuto” helmet display!
A chirimen kabuto decoration in a gentle light blue that feels calm and soothing＾＾
Our products use plenty of chirimen fabric and washi—lightweight, durable, and made to last.
The size is also practical for modern homes—easy to display and easy to enjoy.
We also have new hariko items and the “May Tiger” available.
Displaying a hariko tiger in May is a traditional lucky charm, wishing for boys’ healthy growth and strength.
The tiger symbolizes “strength,” “warding off misfortune,” and “growing up safely,”
carrying the wish: “May you grow strong, brave, and healthy.”
Please come see the actual items at our shop＾＾
■ Disney items｜Limited to 30 pieces, while supplies last (no restock planned)
Disney items have joined our Washi Korokoro series.
The cute, rounded shape pairs perfectly with the gentle texture of Mino Washi—very popular in-store too.
And here’s the important notice. This time, these items are:
• Limited to only 30 pieces (ends once sold out)
• While supplies last (no restock planned)
• Orders have already been placed, and some characters are already “almost sold out”
If you’re thinking “I want it!” please come soon.
You can see the real item in-store and purchase it on the spot.
Perfect as a travel memory or a gift.
Come meet the adorable Mickey and friends in Washi Korokoro form♪
If you’re thinking, “I’m curious about Disney and Hina dolls too…!”
please compare them side by side in-store.
Our staff will happily help you choose the perfect item＾＾
▼ Shop website is here
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
～～～ Disney Product Introduction ～～～
A round and charming Mickey Mouse.
The material, Mino Washi, is a traditional Japanese paper with over 1,300 years of history.
Its roly-poly figure that stands back up no matter how many times it falls brings to mind Mickey as a “full-of-energy” character.
Mickey Mouse’s brightness—bringing smiles across generations—blends with the warm feeling of washi.
This auspicious item is made using craftsmanship passed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd., founded in 1902.
▼ Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop website is here♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ More details about Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. are also introduced in the Part 2 blog♪
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• 11 Reasons This Is Easy to Add to Group Tour Itineraries｜Highlights of Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
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To planners organizing packaged tours at travel agencies:
“We want a high-satisfaction experience that fits into 30–60 minutes between transfers.”
In that case, we recommend Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
We’ve summarized the key points that make it easy to include in your Mino City sightseeing itinerary!
1) Large capacity!
Up to 50 participants per session × 6 sessions = up to 300 people per day.
Outside workshop time, it pairs well with sightseeing in the Udatsu historic townscape and visiting the Mino Washi Village Hall (washi museum).
2) Choose the duration to match your itinerary!
Approx. 30 minutes (follow the sample) / 45–60 minutes (creative course)—easy to adjust for tour schedules.
With about 15 minutes for reset after each group, the next session can start smoothly—great turnover for tour operations.
3) Finished on the spot → take it home right away!
No long waiting time for drying—your piece is completed during the session.
Your group can depart for the next destination on schedule.
4) Designed so anyone can join
Suitable for almost everyone (preschool children can join with a guardian).
Unlimited Mino Washi parts—both “follow the sample” and “creative” styles are very popular. A truly one-of-a-kind craft experience.
5) Travel agency benefit: R10 rebate program available
We offer a rebate/return program for travel agencies as a group referral benefit.
6) Strong shopping opportunity with manufacturer-direct sales
We sell 600+ types of Japanese goods in-store.
Plus, groups can use the benefit: **10% OFF with total shopping of JPY 1,000+**.
7) Excellent access: about 5 minutes from Mino IC
About 5 minutes by car from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway Mino Interchange.
It’s about a 5-minute walk from the parking area to the shop—simple and easy movement for groups.
8) The workshop venue itself is “tourism”
The workshop is held inside an Edo-period house.
Located in the center of the sightseeing area, the special travel feeling starts the moment you step inside.
9) A “Mino Washi” experience to enjoy Japanese culture with all five senses
Touch, cut, and paste to create—
a hands-on program where you can fully enjoy Japan’s traditional industry, Mino Washi.
10) High-rated reviews give confidence
[As of March 2, 2026] Google Reviews: 5.0／1,206 reviews (updated regularly)
11) Free Wi-Fi available
Convenient for sharing information on-site and for participants to post photos.
If you’re a travel agency thinking “This is exactly what we’ve been looking for!” please contact us.
Our staff will warmly guide your group so everyone can enjoy with peace of mind.
We look forward to welcoming you^^
▼ Group reservation consultation (available even outside business days)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group reservation guide (50 people/session × 6 sessions = 300 people/day)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ For more details about the workshop, please check the Part 2 blog♪
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4. Recommended for Group Trips｜Create a One-of-a-Kind Piece at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
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For organizers, planners, and coordinators looking for a hands-on activity for elementary/junior/senior high school events, kids’ clubs, family trips, PTA parent-child trips, company trips, corporate training, sports clubs, senior clubs, NPO/volunteer groups, and cultural experience tours:
“We want children to have an experience they can’t get in everyday school life.”
“We want everyone to make fun memories together.”
In those moments, please consider a time where everyone can create, show, and laugh together at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.).
▼ Check the fun of Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop in our video! ▼
https://ourl.jp/bckKb
[Estimated Workshop Time]
Follow-the-sample course: approx. 30 minutes
Creative arrangement course: approx. 45–60 minutes
After the workshop, we ask for a reset/changeover time (approx. 15 minutes) to prepare for the next group
Eligible participants: preschool age and up (preschool children require a guardian)
With high flexibility, both “not-so-handy” and “very handy” people can enjoy with confidence♪
You can choose either “follow the sample” or “creative” style.
Feel free to search craft ideas on your phone and arrange it your own way—highly welcome.
Some guests are surprised, “Is it really okay to be this free?”—but staff will carefully support the key points.
Your finished piece is completed on the spot and you can take it home right away.
[Selectable Workshop Menu (Examples / Tax Included)]
[New Experiences Planned for 2026]
■ Washi Korokoro “Summer Creatures” — planned at JPY 1,210 (tax included)
■ Mini Photo Frame Workshop — planned at JPY 1,210 (tax included)
Right now, each person in charge is preparing new workshop content at full speed so guests can enjoy even more!
Please look forward to it!!
[Washi Korokoro]
Our popular “Washi Korokoro” series offers a rich lineup—animals, lucky charms, zodiac, warlords, seasonal events, and more. Even choosing is part of the fun.
◆ Washi Korokoro “My Zodiac” Workshop: JPY 1,210 (tax included)
(Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Boar)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/88/288_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Assort: JPY 1,210 (tax included)
Maneki-neko, ninja, frog, goldfish, kitten, owl, daruma, lion dance, Monchhichi, red oni, kabuto, Kenshi Ichimatsu, Kenshi Uroko, Hime-chan, and more
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/87/287_1_file.png
◆ Washi Korokoro Koinobori (Blue/Red): JPY 1,320 (tax included)
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◆ Washi Korokoro Samurai Warlord Series: JPY 1,320 (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Hina Dolls Workshop: JPY 2,420 (tax included)
◆ Parts kit to transform Washi Korokoro into Hina dolls: JPY 100 (tax included)
Using this parts kit with any kit will transform it into Hina dolls＾＾
*Image reference: Feb/Mar/Apr poster
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/24/324_1_file.pdf
[Mino Washi Craft Experience]
◆ Gold Washi Bookmark: JPY 770 (tax included)
*Image reference: the section below on our website https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
◆ Washi Pen Holder: JPY 1,100 (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_903.html
◆ Washi Plate: JPY 1,210 (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_904.html
◆ Washi Earrings / Washi Clip-on Earrings: JPY 1,320 (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_932_0_0.html
◆ Goshuin Book (Temple/ Shrine Stamp Book) Double-Sided Collage Workshop: JPY 1,848 (tax included)
Currently in production—announcement coming soon♪
◆ [Value Sets]
Family Set A (Korokoro + Washi Plate): JPY 2,320 (tax included)
Family Set B (Korokoro + Pen Holder): JPY 2,210 (tax included)
Family Set C (Korokoro + Bookmark): JPY 1,880 (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/90/290_1_file.jpg
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_779.html
The time you spend making, showing each other, and laughing—saying “That’s awesome!”—makes travel memories feel even richer.
And because you can take your creation home right away, the memories continue even after you return.
We welcome both groups and individual visitors, and we’ll guide you according to your schedule.
If you’re looking for a cultural activity in Japan, please visit Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
We look forward to your reservations and inquiries.
▼ Workshop Website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Contact the Workshop
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Catalog for Groups
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ For more details about the workshop, please check the Part 2 blog♪
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• Customer Gallery｜Same Kit, Completely Different Results!! See Real Creations♪
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• Customer Gallery｜Even with the same kit, every piece is different! Here are real creations♪
From Google Maps reviews (with photos), we’re featuring this week’s creations!
Battle of Washi Korokoro! *Using the gentle wobble of the roly-poly dolls, they “fight” each other!
With Washi Korokoro, even using the same kit, the results are truly one-of-a-kind—ten people, ten styles.
We hope you’ll also enjoy a moment to set your creativity free♪
Everyone—please enjoy your own arrangement and personal touches♪
▼ For more details about the workshop, please check the Part 2 blog♪
▼ Check everyone’s creations on our Instagram♪
▼ Check real customer comments and creations on Google Maps reviews!
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Mayu “Mino” Diary｜First time golfing—why did every shot fly the opposite way!?
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The other day, we joined the “Mobile Junior Golf Class” hosted by the Gifu Golf Federation.
The venue was Hosenbo Golf Club in neighboring Minokamo City.
It was my daughter’s first time trying golf.
When we arrived at the registration area, there were kids everywhere—sunglasses, golf outfits, and even their own clubs.
It was a totally “serious golfer” vibe.
Overwhelmed by the atmosphere, my daughter whispered, “Maybe we should stop…”
Apparently, we were the only parent-and-child pair there for the first time.
We were grouped with another parent and child—my daughter’s classmate.
They’ve attended the junior class many times,
and the pro coach teaching that day was “their usual teacher,” too.
The class flow was: putting golf → driving range → a 1-hole course experience.
Even as a beginner, my daughter practiced hard while listening carefully to the coach.
When things didn’t go well, the coach gave a quick one-point tip.
She adjusted her form just a little.
And somehow, little by little, the ball started to fly farther and straighter.
Finally, it was time for the 1-hole course experience.
For my daughter, it was her very first course debut.
The Hosenbo course felt longer than expected.
Honestly, my first thought was:
“This… might take 20 strokes?”
We started from the red ladies tee.
My daughter and her friends started together.
But then, every ball flew in a different direction—beautifully different.
The coach’s advice was super clear,
yet the result was somehow always the “opposite direction.”
“Avoid the bunker—it’s tough if you land there.” …straight into the bunker.
“The course gets narrow here, so don’t hit it OB.” …a direct line toward OB.
“Hit it imagining it will land and roll to stop on the green.” …it sailed right past the green.
Then came the final putt.
“When aiming for the cup, tap it so gently you think it’s too weak.” …it rolled right past the cup with ease—rolling and rolling and rolling.
The adults watching were nervous, while the kids giggled nonstop.
Still, there were moments like “Oh! That was a great shot!”
and the girls looked like they had a wonderful time.
The final result was 17 strokes, 18 strokes, and 19 strokes.
They beat our “20 strokes” prediction,
and the adults somehow cheered with a slightly strange feeling of “Phew… good（笑）.”
The pro who taught us, Pro Kawamura,
works as a club professional,
and also coaches a high school golf team and serves as a pro caddie at tournaments.
He was very friendly, and it was impressive to see how he taught while making the kids enjoy themselves.
My daughter was nervous at first, but by the end she was all smiles.
Her first golf experience felt like a small adventure day＾＾
For inquiries about this newsletter, please contact us here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
This is the end of Part 1.
For the continuation, please read Part 2 below＾＾ We hope you enjoy it＾＾
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2309.html
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In an Edo-atmosphere historic townscape,
you can enjoy a hands-on handmade experience of Mino Washi Japanese paper goods,
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
〒501-3728
1909-3 Honjumi-cho, Mino City, Gifu, Japan
Shop contact: Mayumi Sato
Tel 0575-29-3680
FAX 0575-35-1363
Contact us here: https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Please feel free to contact us♪
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Media features about our shop!
We’ve received great feedback from many guests!
Please come and visit us at least once♪
▼ TV Program: “Could You Recharge My Battery?” (Degawa Tetsuro)
Mino City, Gifu: Washi doll craft experience at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop — featuring Yoko Kumada
▼ NHK Program: “Marutto! Gifu” — Mino Washi Uchiwa Fan Workshop
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop / Mino City, Gifu / Sightseeing / Udatsu Historic Townscape — video
Gifu-chan TV: “Meccha Gifu Wakarute TV” ▼
▼ “Mino Washi Village” — What Mino City, Gifu is like (Mino Tourism Association Website)
The Tourism Association’s website introduces our site under “Experiences” → “Mino Washi”!
▼ Our products were featured in the “Clear Stream Country Gifu” Newsletter♪
(Press release by Gifu Prefecture Tourism Resource Utilization Division)
A washi kabuto decoration is introduced as a “new form of Mino Washi”
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