(Part 1) 2026 New Collection | Japanese Traditional Dolls, Washi Dolls & Chirimen Dolls | Wholesale for Retail Buyers from Japan’s No.1 Mino-Washi Brand | Handcrafted 1902 | 2025.11.7
2025.11.12
【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Company Overview】
Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu—the birthplace of Mino-Washi— Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. plans, develops, manufactures, and wholesales handcrafted Mino-Washi lifestyle goods under our “Washi-maker’s Handwork” ethos. We fuse Japanese traditional crafts with entertainment IP across planning, development, production, and sales. Certified as Japan’s No.1 (world-leading) Mino-Washi brand by number of recognitions. For corporate buyers, importers, and distributors in North America and Europe, we provide B2B wholesale, OEM/ODM, private-label production, export-ready documentation, bulk order support, and corporate gift solutions.
OEM and original production: hand-dyed Mino-Washi, chiyogami, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, New Year zodiac & seasonal decorations, twelve-zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Girl’s Day dolls, Boys’ Day (Gogatsu) dolls, kabuto helmet displays, carp streamer (koinobori) displays, entryway/seasonal décor, “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls, chirimen-fabric dolls, washi hariko papier-mâché, kokeshi, inbound souvenirs, overseas/Japan travel souvenirs, Japanese stationery (pochibukuro gift envelopes, noshibukuro ceremonial envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries), pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp books), wagasa umbrellas, sensu folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui cloths, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi papers, oil-blotting papers, washi coasters, torn-paper collage kits, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese folk toys, regional toys, and more. We manufacture and wholesale 1,200+ handcrafted washi items annually to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in Japan and overseas. Ideal for B2B wholesale, museum shops, design stores, cultural gift retailers, and corporate gift programs.
Custom Hariko (papier-mâché) production: anime characters, event mascots, corporate brand mascots, local yuru-chara, shrine exclusives—numerous OEM/original projects planned and produced.
OEM Case Studies
【Characters / Anime】
Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi — Vogue Japan 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)
【Vehicles / Government & Museums】
Lunar Lander “SLIM” (JAXA), Type-3 Fighter “Hien” (Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), “Nagara” sightseeing train (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 cattle, Wolf
Tourism & regional product stores, lifestyle-goods retailers, department-store wholesale, e-commerce, mail-order, doll shops, ceramics shops, lacquerware shops, books & stationery stores, kimono shops, tea makers/retailers, confectionery/food makers, specialty paper stores, shrine/temple wholesalers, florists & floral-material shops, event-planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional-goods companies, commemorative-gift businesses, craft shops, hobby stores, washi retailers—B2B manufacturing & wholesale for every industry.
Souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese-culture gifts, traditional crafts for overseas markets, washi goods for inbound tourism, corporate cultural gifts, Japan-made souvenirs for export, original traditional-craft production, Japanese lifestyle goods for travelers, Japan-style gifts for overseas, Mino-Washi — Japan’s tradition, popular Japan souvenirs abroad, washi gift sets, washi goods for export, Japanese traditional craft products. Ideal long-tail needs: “Japanese crafts wholesale supplier,” “B2B Japanese souvenir manufacturer,” “OEM Japanese stationery for importers,” “corporate gift OEM Japan.”
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“Gift the Rich Heart of Japan” — packed with B2B updates!
■ Ishikawa Paper Goods Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(Find the latest updates from the TOP page.)
■【Special Offers】 New-product purchase perks — blog here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
■【With Images】 Our newsletter introduced with images!
Newsletter articles (blog) ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
【Updated every Monday!!!】
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It’s that time of year when it’s hard to leave the warm futon.
Even our family dog doesn’t want to get up in the morning.
Now, here’s news that beats the temperature swings. :)
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★★★ Latest Announcements — Contents ★★★
■ No.1: Japanese Stationery Catalog — Updated!
Noshi & Pochibukuro envelopes refreshed and clearer than ever! Includes a QR code to SHIING!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/62/62_1_file.pdf
■ As of 11/7: Ready-to-ship Zodiac New Year items ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf
Thank you for combining orders with our Hina & Boys’ Festival products!
This week’s lucky pick: 【Zodiac Hariko (Year of the Horse) — “Wanpaku” Large!】
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★★★ Product Catalog — Latest Updates ★★★
【Japanese Stationery Catalog】 Noshi & Pochibukuro envelopes — cleaner, easier to browse!
● Discontinued items removed; existing product images are now clearer,
so please take this opportunity to browse.
● Includes SHIING’s QR code!
【SHIING Pochibukuro Catalog】 requires a password.
If you need access, please contact us.
* Please read the catalog guidelines carefully before ordering.
* When ordering, be sure to include the item number.
Japanese Stationery Catalog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/62/62_1_file.pdf
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★★★ 2026 Zodiac New Year — Latest News ★★★
■ 2026 Year-of-the-Horse New Year Decorations Catalog ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/36/336_1_file.pdf
【Ready-to-Ship Zodiac New Year Stock List — Information】
• You may use the sheet as an order form. Bulk orders welcome. You can also list regular items.
• Winners of special perks will find out when they open the box!
■ As of 11/7: Ready-to-ship Zodiac New Year items ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf
Exclusive this month for users of the order form: “New Model Brooch” — 5 pieces (assorted shapes) as a gift!
Items in stock can ship immediately!!
Production is limited, so please place orders early.
* Stock levels change daily.
■ Washi-Covered Ceramic Doll Series ■
Each piece is hand-covered with Mino-Washi,
and carefully finished by artisans, so it requires lead time.
For rush requests, please consult your representative by October (final production schedule).
These move steadily, so please check stock each time (updated every Friday).
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★★★ Revival Campaign for Discontinued “Washi Korokoro” ★★★
■ Many requests to bring back discontinued designs—
we’ll do it by OEM. MOQ from 150 units—made-to-order OK.
Bonus: no prototype handling fee.
* Design/label specs may change from the old version.
【Examples】 Santa, Snowman, Penguin, Singing Frog, Oni (Setsubun).
If there are past “Washi Korokoro” you’d like to revive, please let us know!
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★★★ More OEM Options ★★★
■【Past Name-Printing Items】
Folding fans, ceramic omikuji, yuzen memo pads
Card cases, clip magnets, Washi Korokoro
We can add company names/logos to standard items (private label).
Beyond the above, please ask us!
■【All-season favorite】 Fan name-printing — MOQ 100~
We can print company or personal names on folding fans.
■【Bestseller】 Washi Korokoro — MOQ 300~
A lucky roly-poly doll that symbolizes “fall down seven times, get up eight.”
DIY kit option available (with illustrated instructions for easy crafting)!
We also run workshops using these kits—great for cultural experiences and retail events.
■【Original】 Kaishi paper — MOQ 1,200~
How about adding your original patterns to kaishi papers?
“So many options!” — but every option adds value for brand merchandising and corporate gifts.
■ Washi business cards — MOQ 100~
Made with Mino-Washi; deckle edges or no-print options available.
■ Ceramic omikuji with name printing — MOQ 120~ (*5 boxes of 24 pcs)
Unit price varies by design.
We can print company names, personal names, or shrine/temple names—popular with religious institutions.
* Separate plate fee applies.
■【Original】 Omikuji — around MOQ 300
* (Quantity may vary slightly during ceramic production.)
Unit price: approx. ¥400–¥600 at the quantities above (varies by color count).
At ~5,000 pcs, wholesale price becomes about ¥200.
Lead time: about 3 months after specs are finalized.
Required cost: mold fee ¥120,000.
Materials to provide: a rough, semi-3D design sketch is fine.
■【Rising in popularity】 Denden-daiko drums — MOQ 500~
These are all current in-progress examples based on customer requests!
Interested? Please contact us! Inquiry form ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
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★★★ “Su-i Su-i Tsushin” — Latest Issue ★★★
Our monthly paper with the latest company news & bestsellers — Ishikawa Paper Goods Monthly.
November issue is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/79/179_1_file.pdf
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■ 2026 Hina Dolls & Boys’ Festival Catalogs — Now Available!
■【Hina & Boys’ Festival】 Name-plate option products — introduction
■ Renewal: Hand-Dyed Mino-Washi “Yuzen” Paper Catalog
■ Washi Korokoro — Disney — MSRP ¥2,600 + tax.
Sales start late December 2025; limited quantities; pre-orders open. Ideal for overseas retailers, museum shops, and cultural-gift assortments.
■ Recommended name-printed products — perfect for commemorative gifts and corporate novelties!
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■ Holiday schedule notice
November: Open on the 3rd & 24th
December: Winter holiday from the 26–27 onward
January: New Year holiday Jan 1–4
〇●〇 Mino-Washi Craft Experience Shop — Nov–Dec operating schedule 〇●〇
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__10.html
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Boys’ Festival Dolls 【2026 Catalog】 — click here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf
Boys’ Festival Dolls blog — click here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1930.html
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Boys’ Festival (Gogatsu) celebrates children’s healthy growth—an early-summer event to enjoy Japanese culture. Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu (home of Mino-Washi), Ishikawa Paper Goods designs and handcrafts compact, easy-to-display Boys’ Festival dolls every year, ideal for overseas retailers, museum shops, and importers seeking authentic Japanese crafts.
Our artisan-made decorations are carefully crafted by hand to share the joy of Japanese culture and the arrival of early summer—bringing smiles and good fortune to everyday life. We also pray for our customers’ happiness at Hachiman Shrine, our local guardian shrine in Mino City, Gifu.
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■ Boys’ Festival 2026 — product profiles — click here ↓↓
Contents: kabuto helmet displays, koinobori (carp streamer) displays, washi dolls, papier-mâché (hariko), chirimen-fabric dolls, hanging decorations, wreaths, mobile decor, DIY craft kits, beanbag dolls, and more.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/15/215_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming Boys’ Festival schedule】
1st round: Fri, Oct 31
2nd round: Fri, Nov 28
3rd round: Thu, Dec 25
* Each item is hand-finished with care. Items other than papier-mâché may require additional lead time. We appreciate early orders.
* Estimated lead times for items currently out of stock are as follows:
Orders closed end of October ＞ Earliest delivery: early January
Orders closed end of November ＞ Earliest delivery: end of January
Orders closed end of December ＞ Earliest delivery: end of February
Orders closed end of January ＞ Earliest delivery: end of March
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■ 【Breaking】 Hina Doll catalog is here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
• Orders placed by Fri, Oct 31 qualify for free shipping!
• Made-to-order production after we receive your PO—please order early.
We are already receiving orders—thank you so much for your support!
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Announcing new Hina 2026 products on our blog!
“Hanging decorations,” “Shinno (imperial) sets,” “Two-tier sets,” “Three-tier sets,” “Washi-bina (washi dolls)”
Plus: “Chirimen-bina,” “Wreath decorations,” “Mobile decorations,” and “Beanbag sets.”
We also make personalized name plates for end users! 【Free shipping】
We create a custom name plate for each end user for ¥330 (incl. tax) and ship directly to them.
Direct shipping with free-shipping service available for end users.
■ Hina-doll blog — read here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1907.html
【Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina Dolls】
Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) celebrates children’s growth—an event to welcome spring and enjoy Japanese culture. Since 1902, we have released compact, easy-to-display handmade Hina sets each year—popular with overseas retailers, cultural gift stores, museum shops, and import distributors.
We hope our carefully handcrafted Hina dolls bring the joy of spring and Japanese culture—creating smiles and happiness. We also pray for customers’ well-being at Hachiman Shrine, our guardian shrine in Mino City, Gifu.
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■ Hina Dolls 2026 — product profiles — click here ↓↓
Contents: imperial (parent) sets, three-tier sets, two-tier sets, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, hanging decorations, wreaths, mobile decor, DIY craft kits, beanbag dolls, and more.
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/13/213_1_file.pdf
【Upcoming Hina schedule】
Fri, Oct 31 — 2nd order deadline ＞ Order perk (free shipping)
Pre-order by the end of October to receive free shipping.
* Each item is hand-finished with care. Items other than papier-mâché may require additional lead time. We appreciate early orders.
Orders closed end of September ＞ Earliest delivery: early December
Orders closed end of October ＞ Earliest delivery: end of December
Orders closed end of November ＞ Earliest delivery: end of January
Orders closed end of December ＞ Earliest delivery: end of February
Orders closed end of January ＞ Earliest delivery: end of March
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Our Hina and Boys’ Festival collections are now complete — over 100 items listed!
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<Guide to Ishikawa Paper Goods — Hina & Boys’ Festival>
■ Product profiles, catalogs, and product images are available free of charge to support your sales (B2B wholesale).
■ Once again this year, refined designs — each piece handcrafted.
■ Handcrafted with Mino-Washi; certified by the Mino-Washi Brand program — sellable under the Mino-Washi brand (ideal for importers/distributors).
■ 【New Release】 Hina: luxurious floral pedestals “Hana” and “Yuu” — elegant, blossom-patterned Hina sets.
■ 【New Release】 Boys’ Festival 1: “Hanging May,” showcasing meticulous handwork with a fresh blue palette.
■ 【New Release】 Boys’ Festival 2: “Ao (Azure)” — a compact set combining kabuto and koinobori displays in one.
■ 【New Release】 Boys’ Festival 3: Bestseller “Washi Kabuto shira” now paired with a koinobori display — “Washi Kabuto & Koinobori shira.”
■ 【New Release】 Boys’ Festival 4: Popular Hariko-shika series now with “Floating Koinobori” and “Momotaro.”
■ Ongoing washi papier-mâché lines: “Air Walk,” “Koinobori ‘Kaze’ (Wind),” Hariko-shika, and “Harvest Koinobori.”
■ “Washi-maker’s Handwork” DIY kits for Hina/Boys’ Festival — popular series (Korokoro, Five-person sets, Mobiles, etc.).
■ Wide variety of chirimen beanbag/Hina dolls, including value-priced sets for retailers and import wholesalers.
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■ 【With Images!】 Introducing our newsletter with images
Read our newsletter articles (blog) ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/index__23.html
~ We produce original (OEM) products! ~
Leveraging experience since 1902,
we craft exclusive, made-for-your-brand originals!
Japan’s No.1 by number of Mino-Washi brand registrations!
From doll production and hariko to Japanese goods, stationery, DIY kits, and name-printed items — leave your original production to us!
We propose designs using washi, chirimen fabric, wood, ceramics, and more (OEM/private label for importers, distributors, and retailers).
Minimum order quantity: From 300 pcs (consultation by item)
Lead time: About 1–3 months after the design is finalized (consultation by item)
* Split deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on customer specifications.
Costs: Product processing, prototype sampling, label design, mold fees, etc.
For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department.
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods ← Click
OEM page (case studies & guide) here ← Click
For corporate clients we offer wholesale pricing.
Corporate transactions, purchases, and inquiries:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods
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We will keep listening to your feedback, developing better products, and enhancing our sales services,
growing into a company that brings smiles, energy, and happiness across Japan with the philosophy “Gift the Rich Heart of Japan.”
Thank you for your continued support.
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