From Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd.: monthly in-house newsletter with New Product Special Offers and the latest information. We sincerely deliver fresh updates on Japanese washi crafts, traditional Japanese gifts and stationery to lively, stylish professionals and corporate wholesale buyers around the world!
Latest Information Suisui Tsushin Newsletter, December 2025 Issue No.493
■Latest News! New 2026 May Dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) Paper-Mâché Collection!! Shipping Campaign Now in Progress!!!
■ Special Benefits for Hina Dolls & May Dolls Wholesale Customers [Original Name Plaque] Information for Retailers and Corporate Buyers
■New Item! “Shiing” Japanese Stationery Catalog! Funny historical “pochibukuro” money envelopes, cat block memo pads and more—perfect Japanese stationery and gift items for shops overseas♪
■OEM Product Highlights! Banshoji Temple “Hakubi” Magnet, Kadokura Shoten “Ogawa Washi Photo Stand” – ideal for museum shops, souvenir stores, and design boutiques in Europe and the U.S.
■Ongoing Special Offers! So many benefit campaigns available now!↓↓↓
Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) – Handcrafted Work by a Traditional Washi Paper Company
TEL +81-575-33-0228 FAX +81-575-35-1363
Founded in 1902 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, the home of Mino washi paper, Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of Mino washi lifestyle goods and Japanese crafts. Under our value of “Handcrafted Work by a Washi Paper Company,” we plan, develop, manufacture, and sell Japanese washi accessories and traditional crafts that blend authentic craftsmanship with entertainment. We hold the largest number of certified Mino Washi Brand products in Japan (and in the world), supplying high-quality Japanese gifts and souvenirs to domestic and overseas B2B clients.
OEM and original production available. Hand-dyed Mino washi, “chiyogami” patterned papers, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac New Year decorations, twelve zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Ohinasama dolls, May dolls, kabuto (samurai helmet) displays, koinobori (carp streamer) decorations, entrance decorations, seasonal ornaments and seasonal gift items, “Washi Korokoro” dolls, chirimen (crêpe) dolls, washi paper-mâché figurines, kokeshi dolls, products for inbound tourism, overseas souvenirs, Japanese souvenirs, Japanese stationery, “pochibukuro” money envelopes, ceremonial gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple and shrine stamp books), Japanese 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 hand towels, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, facial oil-blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper collage art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys, folk toys, and more. Every year we handcraft around 1,200 kinds of Japanese-style accessories and washi goods, supplying manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in many industries in Japan, Europe, and the U.S. through wholesale and export.
Original paper-mâché production: we plan and produce many OEM and original items such as anime character goods, event mascots, corporate characters, regional mascots (yuru-chara), and shrine specialty items—ideal as Japanese character merchandise and licensed products for global markets.
OEM Examples
[Anime & Character Titles]
Astro Boy, Black Jack, Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd., Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.), Rurouni Kenshin , Pochita from Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei from Natsume’s Book of Friends
[Yuru-chara & Regional / Corporate / Sports Mascots]
Kuidaore Taro (Osaka), Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows Baseball Club Co., Ltd.), Chuukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting Co., Ltd.), Giffy (FC Gifu Co., Ltd.)
[Vehicle & Transport Characters – Government / Museums]
SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) lunar lander – JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Type 3 Fighter “Hien” – Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum, Tourist Train “Nagara” – Nagaragawa Railway Co., Ltd., Gifu Bus – Gifu Bus Co., Ltd.
[Historical Figures & Samurai Warlords]
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kicho (Princess Noh), Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasa, Fukushima Masanori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru (young Minamoto no Yoshitsune)
[Animal Characters]
Ferret, Dormouse, Jersey Cattle (Keep Association), Wolf (Mitsumine Shrine)
We supply products to a wide variety of industries: tourism and local specialty product shops, lifestyle goods retailers, department stores, online shops and mail-order businesses, doll and figurine retailers, pottery shops, lacquerware shops, stationery and bookstores, kimono and fabric shops, tea manufacturers and tea shops, confectionery and food manufacturers, specialist paper stores, shrines and temples (wholesale), florists and flower-material shops, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas importers, advertising agencies, promotional goods companies, commemorative gift companies, handicraft shops, hobby stores, and washi specialty retailers. We manufacture and wholesale Japanese gifts, souvenirs, and washi crafts for corporate clients and distributors worldwide.
Suisui Tsushin Newsletter December 2025 Issue No.493 ←Click here for the PDF version of the newsletter
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■Latest! 2026 Hina Dolls & May Dolls Catalog Completed! Now Available!!!
Latest information! New 2026 Hina Dolls and May Dolls product lineup for retailers and importers!
<Click here for the catalogs>
2026 Hina Doll Catalog
2026 May Doll Catalog
We will send the digital catalog to customers on request. Please contact our Circulation Department.
Below are the respective<Order Deadlines> <Scheduled Delivery Dates> for each collection.
< Hina Doll Order Deadlines >
< May Doll Order Deadlines >
■Information on Original Name Plaque Service
For products eligible for the name plaque service, we will create and ship a customized name plaque requested by your end customer for 330 JPY including tax, with free shipping within Japan.
We can also ship directly from our company to your customer under your shop’s name as the sender.
≪How to Order Name Plaques≫
① Place an order from the Rakuten product page, or ② Fill out the Excel order form and send it by e-mail.
*For the detailed manual, please contact our Circulation Department.
Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd. – Circulation Department +81-575-33-0228
■[New Products]Additional 2026 May Dolls (Paper-Mâché)!
● New Release! Our popular May paper-mâché doll series now has new items in the lineup! Pre-orders now open♪
● We especially recommend the dignified nodding tiger and the compact, charming koinobori (carp streamer) displays—perfect for seasonal Japanese gift assortments and online shops!
21919 Nodding Lucky Tiger “Daian Tora”
21920 Swaying Kintaro Riding on Carp
21921 Koinobori Paper Chime (Navy)
21922 Koinobori Paper Chime (Red)
21923 Koinobori Paper Chime (Yellow)
21914 Spring Breeze Healing Koinobori
21925 Mini Tiger “Mame Tora”
■New Item! “Shiing” Japanese Stationery Catalog! Historical-character “pochibukuro” envelopes & cat memo pads♪
● New Release! Sengoku warlords and great figures from Japanese history appear on “pochibukuro” envelopes—fun, humorous designs ideal for Japanese gift shops and museum stores.
● Adorable cat block memo pads with 120 sheets (3 designs × 40 sheets)—perfect Japanese stationery items for office, study, and gifts.
Shiing Comprehensive Catalog To download the PDF, click here (Password required. Please contact your sales representative.)
■ Introduction of Ishikawa Paper Goods OEM Products
● By request from Banshoji Temple (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture), we created the “Hakubi” (White Fox) Magnet!
This 360-degree magnet can hold papers all around. By inserting an oval coin-shaped label, it becomes a charm for enhancing good fortune and money luck !!
*This is an original product for the client and is not sold directly by our company.
● By request from Kadokura Shoten (Saitama Prefecture), we created the Ogawa Washi Photo Stand!
Featuring the warmth and beautiful color tone unique to handmade Ogawa washi, which has a 1,300-year history like Mino washi. Ideal as premium Japanese photo frames for galleries and gift shops worldwide.
More details are available on our OEM blog.
Click here for the Ogawa Washi Photo Stand OEM blog!
■ December Announcement
December 26: Final Shipment Date of the Year
December 27: Start of Winter Holidays (until Jan. 4). Business resumes from Jan. 5.
■ Ongoing Special Offers! Introduction to Our Many Benefit Campaigns! [Special Offer Information] Ishikawa Paper Goods New Product Purchase Benefits Blog
Click here for the special offer feature page
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~We create Original Products (OEM) just for you!~
Using our experience since 1902,
we create unique original products made only for your company!
No.1 in Japan for the number of registered Mino Washi Brand products!
Leave it to us for original production of dolls, paper-mâché figures, Japanese-style accessories, Japanese stationery, DIY kits, and custom logo or name-printed goods.
We can propose a wide range of materials including washi paper, chirimen (crêpe fabric), wood, ceramics, and more for your OEM projects, corporate gifts, and private-label products.
Minimum Order Quantity: From 300 pieces (negotiable depending on product content)
Lead Time: Approximately 1–3 months after design is finalized (negotiable depending on product content)
*Split deliveries possible. Additional fees may apply depending on customer requirements.
Cost: Product processing fees, prototype production costs, label design fees, mold costs, etc.
For OEM requests or inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department.
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For Corporate Customers we offer wholesale prices.
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We are Ishikawa Paper Goods, a company that handcrafts each piece of Japanese-style accessory with “handcrafted work by a washi paper company” and delicate chirimen crafts in the production area of Mino washi paper. We sincerely hope that our warm atmosphere and products will bring smiles, happiness, and energy to your customers around the world.
Founded in Meiji 35 (1902), Japanese-style goods manufacturer with about 1,300 types of handmade Japanese accessories!
Head Office: Ishikawa Paper Goods Click here,in English,
2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture 501-3721, Japan
TEL +81-575-33-0228 FAX +81-575-35-1363
Business hours 08:30–17:30 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
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Enjoy fun hands-on crafting experiences and choose from 600 kinds of Japanese washi goods in an Edo-period building with “udatsu” (historic firebreak pillars) in a traditional street.
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop Click here,in English, instagram
1909-3 Honju-machi, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture 501-3728, Japan – Udatsu Historic Street, next to Juroku Bank Mino Branch
TEL +81-575-29-3680, FAX and e-mail: please contact the head office.
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