【Ishikawa Paper Goods – Company Profile】
Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu—the birthplace of Mino-Washi—Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer-wholesaler specializing in Mino-Washi crafts and Japanese cultural giftware for B2B wholesale, OEM, and export. Guided by our value of “Handcraft by the Washi Shop,” we plan, develop, hand-make, and sell products that blend traditional craftsmanship with entertainment. We hold the largest number of certified Mino-Washi brand items in Japan (and worldwide), supplying importers, distributors, museum shops, airport and hotel gift shops, and retail chains across global markets.
OEM and private-label production available. Hand-dyed Mino-Washi, chiyogami (Yuzen paper), craft kits, washi dolls, New Year zodiac decorations, 12-animal zodiac displays, Hina dolls (Girls’ Day), Ohinasama, Gogatsu Ningyo (Boys’ Festival / May dolls), kabuto (samurai helmet) displays, koinobori (carp streamer) displays, entrance décor, seasonal décor and gifts, Washi Korokoro, chirimen (crepe) dolls, papier-mâché (hariko), kokeshi, inbound-tourism souvenirs, overseas / Japan souvenirs, Japanese stationery wholesale, money envelopes (pochibukuro), noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuin stamp books, washi umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip-style), tenugui, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, chigiri-e collage, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, traditional Japanese toys and folk toys. Over 1,200 types of hand-made washi goods every year, manufactured and wholesaled to makers, distributors, and retailers in Japan and overseas (B2B import/export, corporate gifts, bulk orders).
Custom papier-mâché (hariko) production: anime characters, event mascots, corporate characters, local “yuru-chara,” and shrine specialties. We handle many OEM / private-label projects from planning to production.
OEM Case Studies
【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
【Yuru-Chara – Local / Corporate / Sports】
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
【Transport Characters – Government & Museums】
Lunar Lander SLIM (JAXA), Type-3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Sightseeing Train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus
【Historic 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】
Japanese dormouse (yamane), Jersey cow, Wolf
Tourist-souvenir sales, lifestyle-goods retail, department-store wholesale, e-commerce / mail-order, doll and ceramic gift sales, lacquerware, bookstore & stationery distribution, kimono shops, tea manufacturers/retailers, confectionery & food manufacturers/retailers, specialty paper stores, shrine & temple wholesale, flower shops / floral supplies, event-planning agencies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retail, advertising agencies, promotional-goods suppliers, commemorative / corporate gift suppliers, craft stores, hobby stores, washi retailers. We manufacture and wholesale to makers, distributors, and retailers across industries.
Souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi gifts, Japanese-culture souvenirs, traditional crafts for overseas markets, washi goods for inbound tourism, cultural gifts, Japan-made souvenirs for export, original traditional-craft production, Japanese giftware for tourists, Japanese-style gifts for overseas, Mino-Washi – Japanese tradition, Japan souvenirs popular overseas, washi gift sets, washi goods for export, Japanese traditional crafts.
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“Give the Rich Heart of Japan” — good news for everyone!
■ Ishikawa Paper Goods Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(You can view the latest updates from our TOP page.)
■ 【Special Offers】 New-product purchase perks – blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
■ 【With Images!】 Introducing our newsletter with photos!
Read the newsletter articles (blog) here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
【Updated Every Monday!!!】
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It seems convenience-store oden has started for the season.
Our family dog—and Yamashita—have both been a bit chubby lately.
Now, here’s some news that won’t lose to the temperature swings.＾＾
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★★★ Latest Updates – Contents ★★★
■ No.1: Launch of the “Suísui Newsletter” (monthly B2B updates)
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★★★ Suísui Newsletter – New Issue ★★★
Our latest company news and best-sellers delivered monthly — Ishikawa Paper Goods Monthly Paper (for importers, wholesalers, and retail buyers)
October issue is here ↓
■ 【Hina & May Dolls】 Items eligible for personalized name placards
■ New: Disney × Washi Korokoro — limited sales from December 12
■ Renewal: Hand-dyed Mino-Washi Yuzen Paper Catalog
■ New Initiative: Completely refreshed inbound-tourism labels
■ Ishikawa Paper Goods × Gifu Prefectural Gifu High School — supporting collaboration product development
■ Holiday schedule
October: Open on the 13th
November: Open on the 3rd and 24th
December: Winter break from the 26th–27th
〇●〇 Mino-Washi Craft Experience Shop – Oct–Dec operating schedule 〇●〇
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★★★ New-product blog news ★★★
■ Chigiri-e Tapestry Kits
At Ishikawa, we developed chigiri-e starting from the washi itself.
Each kit includes clear instructions with a layout diagram—great for retail buyers and workshop programs.
We created the manuals from scratch! The base washi has a luxurious, textured finish. Advanced users can tear; beginners can cut—a fun product for all skill levels.
We prepared designs for all four seasons for December; please consider adding them to your assortment!
■【Reissue】Chigiri-e Tapestry (finished products)
By request, we will reissue selected finished tapestries in sequence!
Quantities are limited—contact us early. Stay tuned for the second reissue!
Comprehensive Chigiri-e Catalog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/64/64_1_file.pdf
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May Dolls 【2026 Catalog】 is here ↓↓
Read the May-Dolls blog here ↓↓
May Dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) celebrate children’s healthy growth—an early-summer cultural event in Japan. Since our founding in 1902, we have designed and hand-crafted compact, easy-to-display May-Doll sets every year in Mino City, Gifu.
Through careful handwork, these May-Doll displays deliver the joy of Japanese culture and the feeling of early summer—we sincerely hope they bring smiles and happiness to your customers. We also offer prayers for customer well-being at our local shrine, Hachiman-jinja in Mino City.
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■ May Dolls 2026 – Product Profiles ↓↓
Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koinobori carp-streamer displays, washi dolls, papier-mâché, chirimen dolls, hanging ornaments, wreath décor, mobile décor, DIY kits, beanbag dolls, and more.
Round 2 — Friday, November 28
Round 3 — Thursday, December 25
※ Each piece is finished carefully by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require additional production time. We appreciate your early orders.
※ Estimated lead-times for out-of-stock items are as follows:
Orders received by end of October > earliest delivery early January
Orders received by end of November > earliest delivery end of January
Orders received by end of December > earliest delivery end of February
Orders received by end of January > earliest delivery end of March
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■【Breaking】Hina-Doll Product Catalog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
・Orders placed by Friday, October 31 qualify for free shipping!
・Production starts after order confirmation—please order early.
We have already received many orders—thank you very much!
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2026 Hina-Doll New-Product Blog Announcement!
Introducing “Hanging Ornaments,” “New Prince Display,” “Two-tier Display,” “Three-tier Display,” and “Washi-Hina.”
We also feature “Chirimen-Hina,” “Wreath Décor,” “Mobile Décor,” and “Beanbag Dolls.”
Plus: End-user personalized name placards — only 330 JPY (incl. tax). Free shipping!
We ship directly to end users with the free-shipping service.
Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) celebrates children’s healthy growth—welcoming spring and Japanese culture. Since 1902, we have designed and hand-crafted compact, easy-to-display Hina-Doll sets every year.
With careful handcrafting, our Hina dolls bring the joy of spring and Japanese culture—we sincerely hope they deliver smiles and happiness. We pray for customer well-being at Hachiman-jinja, our local shrine in Mino City.
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■ Hina Dolls 2026 – Product Profiles are here ↓↓
Contents: prince displays, three-tier displays, two-tier displays, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, hanging ornaments, wreath décor, mobile décor, DIY kits, beanbag dolls, and more.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/13/213_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming Hina-Doll Schedule】
Tuesday, September 30 — First order deadline ＞ Order Benefit (Free Shipping)
Friday, October 31 — Second order deadline ＞ Order Benefit (Free Shipping)
September Place your pre-order by the end of the month, and by the end of October, to receive free shipping as a special benefit.
※ Each piece is finished carefully by hand. Items other than papier-mâché require additional production time. We appreciate your early orders.
Orders received by end of September > earliest delivery early December
Orders received by end of October > earliest delivery end of December
Orders received by end of November > earliest delivery end of January
Orders received by end of December > earliest delivery end of February
Orders received by end of January > earliest delivery end of March
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Our full lineup of Hina Dolls and May Dolls is ready. Over 100 items listed!
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<Guide to Ishikawa Paper Goods’ Hina Dolls & May Dolls (Boys’ Festival)>
■ Product profiles, product catalogs, and product images are provided free of charge to support your sales to importers, distributors, museum shops, and corporate buyers.
■ This year again, our Hina Dolls & May Dolls are hand-crafted one by one with refined design—ideal for B2B wholesale, retail assortments, and export.
■ Handcrafted with Mino-Washi, our items are Mino-Washi Brand certified and can be sold under the Mino-Washi brand—authentic Japanese traditional crafts for the global market.
■ [New Release] Hina Dolls now feature the splendid floral pedestals “Hana (Flower)” and “Yū (Grace)”—elegant designs with blooming patterns, perfect for Japanese souvenir wholesale.
■ [New Release] May Doll 1: “Tsuru-shi May” hanging-ornament set showcases meticulous handcrafting—fresh, blue-toned décor for seasonal retail displays.
■ [New Release] May Doll 2: “Ao (Azure)” combines a compact kabuto helmet display with a koinobori carp-streamer display—space-saving giftware with sky-blue freshness.
■ [New Release] May Doll 3: Our hit “Washi Kabuto Display shira” now comes as a set with a koinobori display—ideal for gift shops and export assortments.
■ [New Release] May Doll 4: The popular Hariko-shika (papier-mâché nesting-doll) series adds “Koinobori Fuwari” and “Momotaro.”
■ Papier-mâché (hariko) favorites return this year: “Sky Stroll,” koinobori “Kaze (Wind)”, Hariko-shika, and the Minori Koinobori popular series.
■ From our washi shop’s handwork series, [DIY Kits] for Hina & May Dolls are best-sellers: Korokoro figures, five-person sets, mobiles, and more—great for workshops and tourism retail.
■ Popular series include chirimen beanbags and chirimen dolls in many variations. Value-priced sets now available—ideal for volume buyers and wholesalers.
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★★★ Announcement for 2026 — Zodiac Horse (Year of the Horse) New Year ★★★
・Notice of items ending when current stock is sold out.
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● 2026 Zodiac Horse New Year Décor — Blog roundup ↓
■ 2026 Zodiac Horse New Year Décor Catalog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
※ Orders accepted from just one piece (MOQ 1) for select items.
For orders below the standard lot, shipment will be after all items are ready. If you specify a requested ship date and an item is out of stock,
please understand that such items will be canceled.
Lot-unit orders are not subject to the above.
If any backorders remain, we will inform you of the delivery schedule—suitable for corporate procurement planning.
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Zodiac Horse — Product Profile 1 is here ↓↓
Contents: kagami-mochi (mirror rice cake), Mino-Washi–covered ceramic dolls, Mino-Washi dolls, chirimen dolls, beanbags,
netsuke charms, omikuji fortunes, tenugui cloths, kaishi paper, and more.
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/32/332_1_file.pdf
Zodiac Horse — Product Profile 2 is here ↓↓
Contents: papier-mâché (hariko), [NEW!] ceramic dolls.
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/31/331_1_file.pdf
Our Zodiac Horse products (Year of the Horse) are now complete,
with a massive lineup of over 150 listed items—export-ready Japanese souvenirs and corporate gifts.
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[Mino-Washi–Covered Ceramic Doll Series]
Orders received by end of September > earliest delivery end of November.
※ Each ceramic doll is carefully covered by hand with Mino-Washi,
so production takes time. Please order early—recommended for seasonal buying programs and B2B import schedules.
■ End-of-line notice (while supplies last) ■
The following beanbag items have been discontinued.
As an alternative, Yamashita recommends the Omikuji (fortune-draw) series.
21763 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — White Horse
21768 Chirimen Zodiac Horse — Brown Horse
21769 Chirimen Beanbag — White Horse (Zodiac Horse)
21770 Chirimen Beanbag — Brown Horse
21783 Chirimen Beanbag — Zodiac Horse, Brown & White Pair on Stand
21769 Chirimen Beanbag — White Horse (Zodiac Horse)
21770 Chirimen Beanbag — Brown Horse
■ Sept. 26 Update: Additional items ending while supplies last ■
21870 Zodiac Hariko (Horse) — Horse Riding on Mt. Fuji
21878 Cat with Mikan (mandarin orange)
21879 Mikan Daruma
We will soon release a Zodiac-products inventory sheet via our newsletter! You can place orders directly from it—please use it for quick wholesale ordering.
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~ We produce Original (OEM) products! ~
Leveraging experience since 1902,
we create special, custom originals just for your company!
No.1 in Japan for number of registered Mino-Washi brand items!
We handle original production for doll-making, papier-mâché, Japanese goods, stationery, DIY kits, and custom name printing.
We propose various materials including washi paper, chirimen crepe, wood, and ceramics—OEM / private label for importers and corporate gifts.
Minimum lot: from 300 units (negotiable depending on the item)
Lead time: about 1–3 months after design confirmation (negotiable depending on the item)
※ Split deliveries available; additional charges may apply depending on customer specifications.
Costs: product processing, prototype costs, label-design fees, mold/tooling fees, etc.
Please contact our Circulation Department for requests and inquiries.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods ← Click
OEM Page (case studies & guidance) is here ← Click
For corporations , we sell at wholesale prices.
Corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries → Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods
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◆ Editor’s Postscript — “Yamashita’s Mountain”
“The one who lost rock–paper–scissors was Yamashita.”
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~ Give the Rich Heart of Japan ~
2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721 Japan
Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. — President: Michihiro Ishikawa / Sales Dept.: Minowa, Sato, Yamashita
Tel. +81-575-33-0228
Fax +81-575-35-1363
Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
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Supervised by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. and crafted by us in Japan (keywords: licensed merchandise OEM, Japan-made crafts).
【Gold patterns】 https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/67/167_1_file.pdf
＜Aggregation period＞
Sales Channels: tourism & regional product stores, home & lifestyle retailers, department store wholesale, online shops & mail order, doll & ceramic shops, lacquerware shops, stationery & bookstores, kimono shops, tea makers & sellers, confectionery/food makers & sellers, specialty paper stores, shrine & temple wholesale, florists & floral material shops, event agencies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retailers, ad agencies, promotional merchandise, commemorative gifts, craft & hobby stores, washi boutiques—manufacturing & wholesale for brands, distributors, and retailers across industries. 
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