Discover Mino Washi Heritage: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.’s Handcrafted Japanese Paper Crafts for Global Cultural Souvenirs for export! NEWS2024.12.06
2024.12.11
[Ishikawa Shigyo Company Overview]
Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd., established in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, is located in a renowned production area for Mino Washi traditional Japanese paper. Guided by our core value of “handcrafted artistry by washi specialists,” we manufacture and wholesale Mino Washi miscellaneous goods. By integrating entertainment into traditional crafts, we handle the planning, development, production, and sales of these items. We have earned the highest number of Mino Washi brand certifications in Japan (and globally), reflecting our unmatched expertise in authentic Japanese cultural crafts.
We offer OEM production and original customization services. Our extensive lineup includes hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami decorative paper, DIY kits, washi dolls, New Year zodiac decorations, sets of the twelve zodiac animals, Hina dolls (Ohinasama), May festival dolls, kabuto samurai helmet ornaments, koinobori carp streamer ornaments, entrance decorations, seasonal ornaments, seasonal products, Washi Korokoro wobbling dolls, chirimen fabric dolls, washi papier-mâché figurines, kokeshi dolls, inbound-oriented items for international visitors, overseas souvenirs, Japanese cultural souvenirs, Japanese stationery, Pochi envelopes, Noshi gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil boxes, postcard boxes, goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp books), wagasa (Japanese umbrellas), sensu folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan cases, washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip-type magnets), tenugui towels, Japanese-patterned towels, kaishi papers, oil-blotting papers, washi coasters, torn-paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys, folk toys, and over 1,200 types of handmade washi crafts annually. We supply manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across various domestic and global industries through our wholesale operations.
We also plan and produce numerous original Hariko papier-mâché items, including anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, local yurukyara mascots, and famous shrine specialties. OEM production and original creations are abundant.
OEM Examples
[Character & Anime]
Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Sekiguchi Co.), Rurouni Kenshin,
Pochita from Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei from Natsume’s Book of Friends
[Yurukyara – Regional, Corporate, Sports]
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Yakult Swallows Baseball Club), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle Characters – Government & Museums]
Moon Lander SLIM (JAXA), WWII Fighter “Hien” (Kakamigahara Aviation & Space Museum), Sightseeing Train Nagara (Nagara Railway Co.), Gifu Bus
[Historical Figures & Samurai]
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]
Yamane (dormouse), Jersey cow, Wolf
We supply products for tourism souvenir shops, daily goods retailers, department stores, online stores, mail-order businesses, doll shops, ceramic ware shops, lacquerware shops, stationery bookstores, kimono stores, tea manufacturers, confectionery and food manufacturers, paper specialty shops, shrines and temples, florists, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, overseas retailers, advertising agencies, promotional goods vendors, commemorative gift shops, craft shops, hobby shops, and washi shops. Our manufacturing and wholesale operations cater to both domestic and international markets.
Foreign-visitor-oriented washi souvenirs,luxury washi products,Japanese cultural souvenirs,traditional Japanese crafts for overseas markets
Washi goods for inbound tourism,Japanese cultural gifts,Japanese souvenirs for global export,original production of traditional crafts
Washi goods for international tourists,Japanese-style gifts for overseas audiences,Mino Washi representing Japan’s heritage,Japanese souvenirs popular abroad
Washi product gift sets,washi crafts for export,traditional Japanese craft items
“Share the Rich Spirit of Japan” – Information Overflowing!!
Ishikawa Shigyo HP ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
(From our TOP page, you can view the latest updates.)
Mino Washi Goods Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo Instagram ⇒
https://www.instagram.com/ishikawashigyoshop2016/
(Latest news from our antenna shop. Examples of creations.)
Ishikawa Shigyo 2024 (Jan–Nov) New Products & Special Offers Introduction
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
[This Issue’s Topics]
◆ January Bestselling Product Ranking!
Use our order form to receive a special paper soap bonus!
◆May Hariko Catalog Added!
Registered under the “Mino Washi Brand”! 2025 Hina Dolls/May Dolls Catalog!
Free shipping if you order by 12/26!!
◆Year of the Snake (2025) Stock Status Announced! Order form available!
◆Experience Shop Latest News
December–February Business Schedule
2025 Zodiac Snake Washi Korokoro DIY Experience Now On Sale!
◆Minowa’s OEM / Novelty Latest Updates
◆Recommended Original Products!
◆Media Introduction: Seiryu no Kuni Gifu News Letter Nov. 2024 Issue
◆Catalog Update News
New inbound-oriented catalog with new items “Tokushoku Kogei Shikishi” added!
◆New Products & Campaign Info
New shapes added to the popular “magnet” series!
Free shipping if you purchase 20 or more!
Buy 30 or more to get a free magnet board!
◆Suikui Tsushin Latest December Issue
New Service! Special Name Plaques for Clients!!
“Washi Korokoro” Purchase Benefits Now in Effect!
Order 10 or more for one free sample!
[Updated Special Offer Information]
2024 First Half New Products with Valuable Specials
◆New Product Information
◆Editor’s Note – Sato’s Corner
“My First Rouryu Experience”
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〇●〇 Bestselling Product Information 〇●〇
Ishikawa Shigyo Direct Shop Popular Product Rankings!!
[Limited Offer] Use Order Form and Get Zodiac Paper Soap!
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Use the order form and receive a paper soap bonus!
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In response to “What’s selling now?” we ranked our direct shop’s popular items!
We have compiled a ranking of bestsellers at our direct store!
Compare popular items from January 2024 to November–December 2024!
Use this as a reference for your orders♪
The order form can also be used directly to place orders^^
Ishikawa Shigyo Direct Store Check the Popular Rankings Here
[Data Compilation Period]
Last year’s popular items: January 2024
This year’s popular items: November–December 2024
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Use the order form and receive a paper soap bonus!
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When you use the order form, we’ll gift you “50 sheets of Zodiac Paper Soap”!
This fun, portable soap comes in an original package.
For details about the ranked products, search by product number on Ishikawa Shigyo’s Rakuten top page for more information.
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〇●〇 2025 Hina Doll & May Doll Information 〇●〇
Order Deadline Approaching! Free Shipping if Ordered by 12/26♪
Hariko Items Added to May Catalog!
New Name Plaque Service Started!
Hina Doll / May Doll Catalog & Product Profiles
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On 11/22, new Hariko dolls added to the May Catalog! Pages 44+.
*New Hariko dolls to be listed in December
New Name Plaque Service Started!
[For Business Partners Only]
After an end-user purchases our target products at your store, we will directly send a custom name plaque from our company.
Name plaque creation cost is 330 yen (tax included, shipping included).
You can request via Rakuten Market or using an Excel form.
For details, see Suikui Tsushin November Issue.
We can provide separate guidance upon request.
This highly valuable new service is available now—don’t miss out!
New Hina & May Dolls certified under the New Mino Washi Brand!
■2025 Hina Doll/May Doll Catalog
Hina Dolls https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/12/212_1_file.pdf
(Related Blog) https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1404.html
May Dolls https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf
(Related Blog) https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1414.html
*May Hariko additions post 11/22 on P44+
■2025 Hina Doll/May Doll Product Profiles
Hina Dolls https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/13/213_1_file.pdf
May Dolls https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf
These product profiles include introductions you can use in sales talk, promotions, and POP displays!
They include photos, JAN codes, reference retail prices, sizes, and set contents.
Ideal for making promotional materials.
Excel data is also available; please contact our circulation (sales) department if desired!
We can also provide product-specific photos to those who request them. Feel free to inquire.
[Recommended Hina Dolls for 2025!]
■The 2025 new arrivals feature large- and medium-sized three-tier and two-tier displays created with authentic washi craftsmanship.
■Using high-grade whitewood stands, Ishikawa Shigyo’s original hina platforms come in three-tier and two-tier styles.
■We have designed, prototyped, and refined these beautiful platforms exclusively at Ishikawa Shigyo.
■The “Yuu” series, in particular, is the result of many years of testing to create a stunning Hina Doll set. Compact, yet considered large for our standards.
■We named each series: “Yuu,” “Rin,” “Tsumugi,” and “Sui” (glass type).
■Each original style fits both Japanese and Western interiors, meeting modern needs for compact, easily displayed decorations.
■Experience “koto shohi” (experiential consumption) with DIY kits.
Our DIY kits, inspired by end-user feedback, are very popular. Everyone, young and old, can enjoy these kits with simple craft skills. They are frequently used in workshops and events.
■Popular Items: Shimenawa (sacred rope) hanging decorations, mobile dolls, handmade beanbag dolls, from new releases to long-sellers, are all available.
■For product details, check the separate product profiles—perfect for promotional use.
[Recommended May Dolls for 2025!]
◆Luxurious Mino Washi kabuto helmet ornaments paired with original-design premium chirimen (crepe) koinobori carp streamers.
Contemporary users seek to display both “koinobori” and “kabuto” together, making this a high-end, compact May Doll arrangement.
◆The Mino Washi kabuto and koinobori can be displayed separately. Each includes a high-grade whitewood base.
◆Mino Washi kabuto ornaments feature intricate patterns unattainable with fabric.
Choose from “shira nami (wave),” “dot gold,” “shira sakura,” “shira nami black,” “shira nami gold,” “yuzen gold.”
Pick a helmet crest from “naga-bago,” “oo-bago,” or “crescent moon.”
For koinobori ornaments, select from “shira” or “color” types.
◆Various versions including popular paulownia box types and whitewood stand types suit your needs.
◆DIY Kits for “Koto Shohi”
Our DIY kits, born from end-user feedback, are highly popular. With simple crafting skills, all ages can enjoy them. They are also frequently used in workshops and events.
◆Popular Items
We have a wide range of May Doll Hariko figures, shimenawa hanging ornaments, mobile dolls, and beanbag dolls—both new and long-running favorites.
◆Place orders before the deadline to enjoy early-bird benefits!
Benefit: Free Shipping Service! (No minimum lot. If dividing shipments, only one location is free. For multiple shipments, only the first is free.)
[Order Deadline]
Hina Dolls & May Dolls: December 26 (Thu)
Our products are made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, ensuring stable supply.
*Each piece is handmade. To deliver the highest quality, we set order deadlines.
*Since they are handcrafted, we prioritize production and delivery for customers who order first.
*For some products, orders placed after December may be delivered after February, so please order early.
*Place orders by specifying product number and name by email (Excel data) or fax.
*We cannot accept cancellations after ordering due to handcrafted production.
*For changes to order quantities or delivery dates, notify us within 8 days of order. Changes might not be possible due to handcrafted nature.
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★★★ Zodiac Snake New Year’s Info ★★★
2025 Zodiac Snake New Year Ornaments Stock Update!!
[Limited Offer] Use Order Form & Get Zodiac Paper Soap!
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We have a stock list of immediately available zodiac New Year items.
Bulk purchases are welcome!
Use these products for the Year of the Snake market and as year-end/new year gifts.
Check the immediately available Year of the Snake New Year items as of Dec. 6 here!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/98/298_1_file.pdf
This stock list can also serve as an order form.
Exclusive to those who use the order form: Receive a free “Zodiac Paper Soap”!!
Available items ship immediately!
Because production is limited, secure your items early.
*Stock numbers fluctuate daily.
Check out the Zodiac Snake catalog & product list (profiles) here!
The catalog is 52 pages with over 150 items—a large selection.
[Zodiac Snake] 2025 Zodiac Snake New Year Catalog [Updated Sept. 2024]
[Zodiac Snake] 2025 Zodiac Snake New Year Product Profiles 1 [Updated June 2024]
Contents: Kagami mochi, washi-covered ceramics, washi dolls, chirimen dolls, beanbag dolls, netsuke, omikuji fortunes, tenugui towels, kaishi papers, etc.
[Zodiac Snake] 2025 Zodiac Snake New Year Product Profiles 2 Hariko [Updated June 2024]
Contents: Hariko dolls
[Related Blog]
<Mino Washi Ceramic-Adhered Doll Edition>
<Chirimen & Kagami Mochi Edition>
<Twelve Zodiac Decorations: Beanbag & Netsuke Edition>
■Using a high-grade whitewood base, which pairs elegantly with washi and wood to enhance the charm of the product
■New twelve zodiac decorations! From the beloved Korokoro Zodiac series to bisque zodiac dolls, hanging ornaments, and more, new sets you can display every year have arrived
■Popular Items: Evolving classics like Hamaya (lucky arrows), earthen bells, parent-child mobile ornaments, and Washi Korokoro wobbling dolls
We’ve added stand-equipped shimenawa hanging ornaments. Choose from single items, base-included sets, or base plus ornament sets.
■Kagami Mochi Renewed: Introducing compact new kagami mochi!
We’ve added parts like Kadomatsu (pine gate) and Ise lobster. Some come with a high-grade paulownia box that serves as both storage and a base.
Non-perishable kagami mochi decorations are popular as they can be displayed annually.
■New materials added. Bisque ceramics and glass items are now available.
Contact us if you want wholesale prices or product images—we can accommodate individually.
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〇●〇 Experience Shop Manager Minowa’s Latest Info 〇●〇
Mino City, Gifu Prefecture – Craft Experience
December Schedule for Experience Shop
2025 Zodiac Snake Original DIY
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We showcase customers’ adorable handmade works on our Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/ishikawashigyoshop2016/?hl=ja
Please follow us♪^^
Mino Washi Goods Experience Shop December–February Schedule here
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1465.html
Recommended New Year DIY Menu
2025 Zodiac Snake: Washi Korokoro Snake DIY Experience 1,100 yen now available!!
We also have Shishimai (lion dance) and Daruma menus that can be displayed every year!
Everyone can enjoy creating one-of-a-kind pieces!
We will continue holding contests on Instagram after December! Winners receive prizes!
Post your work with the following keyword:
#IshikawaShigyoContestWinter2025
Works made from our past kits are also eligible.
Contest Period:
From December 1, 2024
Winners announced on Instagram.
Prizes shipped after notification via Instagram DM.
*If you don’t reply to our winning DM by the deadline, the prize is void.
We may use posted images as examples for our experience shop.
We look forward to your posts!
We’re excited to see what kind of works appear!
Please give a like to posted works. 
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Washi Korokoro Monchhichi DIY Kit Available!
[Monchhichi Event Info]
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By order from Nihon Vogue Co., a major handicraft kit producer,
Sekiguchi Co.’s “Monchhichi”
has been reborn as a “Mino Washi” Washi Korokoro DIY kit!
Nihon Vogue Co. now sells Washi Korokoro “Monchhichi” DIY kits.
Our experience shop will also hold a “special” DIY experience and sell DIY kits!
Only at our shop can you enjoy a special discounted experience price.
Monchhichi event confirmed for the following dates♪
50th Anniversary Celebration: “Let’s! go Monchhichi TOWN”
Venue: Yokohama Doll House, 3rd Floor Exhibition Room
Dates: Oct 19, 2024 (Sat) – Jan 26, 2025 (Sun) 9:30–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
◆Workshop◆
Dates: Jan 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, holiday)
10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:30 (with lunch break)
Venue: Yokohama Doll House, 3rd Floor Event Space
For details, see Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/character_nihonvogue/
We were featured by Asahi Shimbun!
Check it out here. (Digital Edition 2024.8.13)
When you visit “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami,” a historic district in Mino City, Gifu,
be sure to experience making your own Washi Korokoro “Monchhichi.”
Choose your favorite Mino Washi parts available in the shop,
and create your own personalized Monchhichi!
Groups of 10 or more (tours, etc.) can be accommodated with reservations.
Purchase here from the EC site (Nihon Vogue Co. “Tezukuri Town”)
Check the December schedule for Mino Washi Goods Experience Shop here
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★★★ Minowa’s OEM & Novelty Latest News ★★★
Small-lot OEM Orders Accepted!
Novelty Items Using Traditional Mino Washi Crafts
DIY Kits Possible
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“Washi Korokoro SLIM,” produced at JAXA’s request,
was presented by the JAXA President and Institute Director to the ESA Director-General!
ISAS (JAXA Institute of Space & Astronautical Science) X post
*In the second photo, the central figure from the space research center is holding the Korokoro SLIM.
All the way from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a staff member posted a video on X!
Watch the Washi Korokoro SLIM Rolling
We are truly grateful. Thank you very much.
The Korokoro SLIM is becoming increasingly global. May it bring smiles around the world—and into space.
■Washi Korokoro Lunar Lander SLIM Model
Requested by the JAXA SLIM project team!
Learn more about SLIM here
https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/home/slim/SLIM/
■Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Official Character Goods
The official school character “Tobita-kun” goods are now complete!
We offer both finished products and DIY kits!
Only Ishikawa Shigyo can simultaneously produce finished products and kits.
Check out the completed products here (Experience Shop Newsletter Blog)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1391.html
■Washi Korokoro Lunar Lander SLIM Model
For JAXA SLIM project team
■Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Official Character Goods
The official character “Tobita-kun” goods are complete!
We sell both finished items and DIY kits!
We are uniquely capable of making a kit version at the same time!
Check out the finished products here (Experience Shop Newsletter Blog)
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〇●〇 Media Introduction Info 〇●〇
Seiryu no Kuni Gifu News Letter November 2024 Issue
Enjoying the Art of Traditional “Mino Washi” in Autumn
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Our products were featured in the Seiryu no Kuni Gifu News Letter♪
(A press release from Gifu Prefecture Tourism Resource Utilization Division)
Mino Washi kabuto ornaments are introduced as a “New Form of Mino Washi.”
Read the article here
The release also highlights tourist attractions and autumn foliage spots in Mino/Gifu,
showcasing the charm of Gifu.
Please take a look^^
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★★★ Catalog Update Notice ★★★
New items added to our inbound-oriented catalog!
Brilliantly vivid Tokushoku Kogei Shikishi now on sale!!
Hokusai, Red Fuji, Sharaku, Double Cranes, Shuzan
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We’ve created superbly beautiful craft items beloved as inbound souvenirs!
Tokushoku Kogei Shikishi series with stand
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/17/317_1_file.pdf
**Features**
Brilliant, vivid colors with special printing technology
Luxurious finish
Durable fabric-like material
Ready-to-display with included stand
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[Purchase Bonus] Campaign Underway!
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Buy any 4 or more pieces (assorted) from the Kogei Shikishi series,
and we’ll ship them for free!!!
The true vividness is even better in person!
Use our free shipping campaign to see the real thing.
Also, check out our inbound-oriented catalog collection
Inbound-Oriented Catalog Here
Includes: Washi Korokoro wobbling dolls, costume kokeshi, maneki-neko, daruma, tenugui, folding fans,
art boards, toys, magnets, yuzen-patterned items, and more!
Kokeshi dolls are extremely popular, and we’re having trouble keeping up with production.
Additionally, prices will be revised in December.
Please order soon!!
View Ishikawa Shigyo Catalogs Here
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★★★ New Product Information ★★★
Purchase Benefits Included!!
New shapes added to the popular “magnet” series!
Buy 30 or more and get a free magnet board!
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Our clip-type magnets now come in new shapes: “Flower,” “Hexagram,” and “Heart”!
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[Clip-type Magnet Purchase Benefits] Campaign Ongoing!
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Campaign: “Magnet 30”!
For clip-type magnets,
Buy 20 or more for Free Shipping!
Buy 30 or more (assorted OK), and get a
Free Magnet Board for your display!
Check the Catalog with Magnets (Suikui Tsushin Nov Issue)
We welcome not only new orders but also repeat orders!
This is a great opportunity to create a magnet corner or combine them with other washi goods to attract more inbound tourists and local customers!
■Current Campaigns
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[Washi Korokoro Purchase Benefits] Campaign Ongoing!
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Bulk-buy campaign!
For those who buy 10 or more Washi Korokoro (finished or kits),
Get 1 free Washi Korokoro of your choice!!
Take this chance to line up multiple Washi Korokoro items!
Check the Washi Korokoro catalogs here↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/46/246_1_file.pdf Finished items
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/48/248_1_file.pdf Kits
■Current Campaigns
Check the Campaign Introduction Blog Here
*For details, contact our Circulation Department♪
・Mino Maneki special offer
・Hand-dyed Mino Washi bookmark transparent display stand gift
・Clip-type magnet & magnet board gift
・Wagasa: 20+ units sample gift
・Tenugui original label offer
・Noshi-Pochi 30 special offer
Circulation Department
Sato: 090-5116-7153
Minowa: 090-5851-4673
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★★★ Suikui Tsushin Latest Issue Announcement ★★★
Our monthly newsletter from Ishikawa Shigyo delivers the latest info & bestsellers
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Latest info Suikui Tsushin November Issue Here
*It may take time to download the PDF.
[Topics]
■New Service! Special Name Plaque for Clients!!
We’ll create a personalized name plaque (330 yen tax & shipping included) for each end-user’s request!
See Hina/May Doll topics below for details.
■Price Revision Notice: Costume Kokeshi Series from Dec 1
■New Product 1: Clip-type Mino Washi Magnet Series now includes Heart, Hexagram, and Flower shapes!
Magnet purchase benefits available! See “New Campaign Feature” topic.
■New Product 2: New patterns added to Kaishi papers!
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★★★ OEM Info ★★★
Ishikawa Shigyo OEM Case Studies for Small-Lot Production
We can transform characters into cute “Washi Korokoro” wobbling dolls.
DIY Kits Also Available!
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Our popular product “Washi Korokoro.”
They are good-luck wobbling dolls that always bounce back up!
Minimum lot: 300 units~
Our in-house creators use their skills and ideas to produce wonderful items!
We can also create DIY kits (with instructions) to make assembling the doll easier!
Workshops can be held using these DIY kits.
**Examples**
Ishikawa Shigyo OEM Case Introduction Page
Other OEM Examples
▲Collaborations with popular anime!
Original Hariko “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” and more
▲Supplying Shrines!
Original Hariko Matryoshka-type “Uso-dori” and more 
For OEM inquiries, contact our Circulation Department.
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★★★ Product Information ★★★
Wagasa Bonus Available – Casual Modern Japanese Color Schemes
[Purchase Bonus] Samples Available Now!
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Check the Umbrella Catalog Here
*Special pricing applies
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[Purchase Bonus] Samples Available!
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We have transformed the classic “Janome-gasa” umbrella into a contemporary style,
featuring modern Japanese color schemes that look great casually.
These simple colors suit both men and women, and can also be used as parasols.
Advantages of sourcing from Ishikawa Shigyo:
・As a comprehensive wholesaler of Japanese crafts, we let you source various washi goods together!
・Order from just one umbrella, choose your color! (Shipped in umbrella boxes)
・Fast shipping—same day possible!
For inquiries, please contact our Circulation (Sales) Department
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〇●〇 Easily Create Original Products! 〇●〇
Transforming Komon-Patterned Tenugui Labels into Originals!
[Limited Offer] Discount on Label Design Fees!
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Our “Komon-patterned Tenugui” towels are popular all year round!
By changing the label, you can easily brand it as your unique original product!!^^
For details on original labels, see here ↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_506_0_0.html
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First-come, first-served: Label design fee waived!
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Change the label to highlight exclusivity, location-specific info, promotions, events, LINE sign-up info, or Instagram follow incentives. Turn the label into an effective PR tool.
Clients who introduced original labels report very high repeat purchase rates and excellent feedback.
Choose from over 40 patterns!
You can easily create an original product—don’t miss this chance to consult with us!
Tenugui towels for original labels: Check here
Tenugui original labels: from 100 units~; design change fee extra (to be discussed)
For requests or questions,
please contact our Circulation (Sales) Department.
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〇●〇 Popular Product Information 〇●〇
Ishikawa Shigyo Original Hand-Dyed Mino Washi Series is a Hit!
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We take pride in our Mino Washi, created from expertise built since 1902.
A big hit at our direct store!
We keep adding new patterns to our Mino Washi Yuzen-dyed paper series♪
Customers say:
“Beautiful!”, “Luxurious!”, “Great color, texture, and thickness!”
Uses vary widely:
Book covers, small boxes, accessories, folding screens, backgrounds, crafts, etc.
We use Mino Washi, which boasts a 1,300-year history, and carefully hand-dye it in Kyoto, color by color, with yuzen patterns.
The beauty of yuzen washi lies in its vividness and intricate patterns, unachievable in fabric.
Skilled artisans create stencils for each color, mix dyes, and hand-print them.
This level of craftsmanship, from papermaking to dyeing, is a masterpiece of traditional art.
Lightweight, thin, and durable.
With a vast variety of patterns, it’s perfect for gifts, hobby projects, displays, and interior décor.
Order from 1 sheet upward. Just let us know the pattern number you want.
We can even produce custom patterns.
Check explanations and catalogs of hand-dyed Mino Washi here↓↓
Mino Washi Yuzen-Dyed Paper Catalog on Our Blog
*We periodically renew yuzen patterns.
Contact the Circulation Department for current stock status.
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A Word from the Editor – Sato’s Corner
Thank you for your continued support.
This month, I (Sato) experienced “rouryu” for the first time.
Recently, I went to a Ganban’yoku (stone sauna) with my family.
It’s my second time in a few years. I was clueless at first!
“Where do I sit? Can I lie down?? Just need a towel???” My heart was racing—was it the warm environment or just anxiety?
Suddenly, an announcement: “Rouryu is starting!”
“Rouryu? Is that the hot steam thing? Why is everyone wearing hats???”
I was sweating—steam or nerves, who knows.
Once it started, it was amazing.
The aroma, the hot gusts expertly guided by the ‘heat wave master’ and their lively talk eased my tension and fears.
Everyone in the room joined in clapping to the rhythm of the fanning, ending with applause—a sense of unity.
Those hats (sauna hats) were worn by real pros.
My mind and body felt warm to the core—truly wonderful.
Next time, I’ll pretend to be a veteran.
In this newsletter, we present our monthly bestseller information from Ishikawa Shigyo’s direct store.
You can even use it as an order form. Take advantage and receive “Zodiac Paper Soap (50 sheets)!”
Ishikawa Shigyo Direct Store Popular Ranking
Zodiac New Year items are now ranking highly!!
Still time to add them to your lineup!
Check immediately available zodiac products as of 12/6
Order form users get “Zodiac Paper Soap” bonus!!
*Stock fluctuates daily.
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～Present Heat of Japan～
2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, 501-3721, Japan
Ishikawa Paper Goods Co., Ltd.
President: Michihiro Ishikawa
Sales Department: Sato, Minowa
Phone: 0575-33-0228
FAX: 0575-35-1363
Email: shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/