[Ishikawa Shigyo Company Profile]

Ishikawa Shigyo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1902 (Meiji Year 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, a renowned production region for Mino Washi. Our Mino Washi crafts, marketed under the concept of “Handwork by Paper Artisans,” are manufactured and wholesaled. We integrate entertainment elements into traditional crafts by planning, developing, manufacturing, and selling. We hold the top number of Mino Washi Brand certifications (leading globally). By carefully blending innovative design with traditional craftsmanship, we cater to both the domestic market and international audiences seeking authentic Japanese handmade Mino Washi gifts and seasonal decorative items.

OEM production and original creation services available. Hand-dyed Mino Washi, Chiyogami (decorative Japanese paper), DIY craft kits, Washi dolls, zodiac New Year ornaments, Twelve Chinese Zodiac decorations, Hina dolls, Ohinasama (Girls’ Festival dolls), May dolls, Kabuto helmet displays, Koinobori (carp streamers) ornaments, entrance decorations, seasonal items, Washi “Korokoro” figurines, Chirimen dolls, Washi papier-mâché, Kokeshi dolls, inbound market items, overseas souvenirs, Japanese souvenirs, Washi stationery, small envelopes (pochibukuro), decorative bags, bookmarkers, memo pads, origami, diaries, pen cases, postcards boxes, Goshuincho (shrine/temple stamp books), Wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas), folding fans, round fans (uchiwa), fan covers, Washi photo frames, business card holders, card cases, Washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), Washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui (hand towels), Japanese-patterned towels, kaishi paper, oil blotting papers, Washi coasters, torn-paper art (chigirie), postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys, local folk toys — every year, we produce more than 1,200 types of handmade Washi crafts and distribute these wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan and worldwide, targeting inquiries for authentic Japanese decorative crafts and cultural souvenirs.

We also excel in producing custom papier-mâché figurines. Many original designs have been planned and manufactured, including anime characters, event mascots, corporate mascots, and local mascots for shrines and special attractions.
OEM Examples

[Character Anime]
 Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Sekiguchi Co.), Rurouni Kenshin,
 Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
[Local Mascots for Regions, Corporations, Sports Teams]
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV Broadcasting), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicle Mascots for Government Agencies/Museums]
 SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon), JAXA, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (on display at Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Tourist train Nagara (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus
[Historical Figures & Samurai Heroes]
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]
Dormouse, Jersey cow, Wolf

Tourism product and souvenir sales, daily sundries wholesale, department store wholesale, online and mail order sales, doll retail, pottery sales, lacquerware sales, bookstore and stationery retail, kimono retail, tea manufacturing and sales, confectionery/food manufacturing and sales, specialty paper stores, shrine/temple wholesale, flower shops/florist supplies, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, international export wholesalers, overseas retail, advertising agency procurement, novelty goods, commemorative gifts, craft stores, hobby shops, Washi retail shops. We manufacture and wholesale to industries domestically and abroad.

Washi souvenirs for foreign tourists, high-end Washi products, Japanese cultural gifts, traditional Japanese crafts for the overseas market
Washi goods for inbound tourism, Japan cultural gifts, global export of Japanese souvenirs, original production of traditional crafts
Japanese-style souvenirs for foreign visitors, Japanese-themed gifts for the international market, Mino Washi for Japanese traditions, popular Japanese souvenirs overseas
Washi products gift sets, Washi goods for global export, Japanese traditional crafts

“Give the gift of Japan’s warm spirit” — All the info you need is here!

Ishikawa Shigyo Website ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/　

(From our TOP page, you can view the latest information.)

Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo Instagram ⇒

https://www.instagram.com/ishikawashigyoshop2016/　

(Our antenna shop’s latest updates. Introducing actual works created by visitors.

Ishikawa Shigyo 2024 (January–November) New Products & Special Benefits Overview

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1377.html
 
 

[This Month’s Highlights]

◆<Price Revision Notice> “Washi Korokoro” Series will have a price revision from 1/1
Until 12/31, we can still offer the old pricing

“Washi Korokoro” Purchase Benefit in progress!
Order 10 or more and get 1 free sample!!
◆Snake Zodiac (Year of the Serpent) stock status announcement! This doubles as an order form!
◆May Papier-Mâché Catalog newly added!!
“Mino Washi Brand” certified! 2025 Hina Dolls/May Dolls Catalog!
Free shipping for orders placed by 12/26!!
◆<Get a Head Start> Top Selling Products in January!
Use the order form and get a Paper Soap bonus!
◆Latest News from Our Experience Shop
December–February opening schedule
2025 Snake Zodiac “Washi Korokoro” DIY experience is a big hit!

◆Mino Washi Crafts from Minowa! OEM / Novelty Latest Info

◆Recommended Original Products!

<OEM Case Studies>
◆Media Coverage in “Seiryu no Kuni Gifu” News Letter Nov. 2024 Edition
◆Updated Catalog Announcement
Inbound-focused catalog with newly added “Special Craft Shikishi (Decorative Paper Boards)”!
◆New Products & Campaign Info
Our popular “Magnet” series debuts new designs!
Free shipping for purchases of 20 or more!
Buy 30 or more and get a free magnet board!
◆“Suisei Tsushin” (Our Monthly Bulletin) December Issue
New Service! Special Offer for Clients: Custom Name Plates!

[Updated Special Benefit Info]

2024 First-Half New Products & Special Benefits

◆New Product Info

◆Editor’s Note — Sato’s Castle
“Let’s Play Board Games!”

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〇●〇 Price Revision Info 〇●〇
Items Revising on 1/1 – Orders until the end of this month at old prices
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We would like to announce our upcoming price revision from January 1.
All orders placed in December will be charged at the current price.
We recommend placing your orders before the revision date!
We will ship out items in the order we receive them, so please order early!!

◆Washi Korokoro / Washi Korokoro DIY Kit Series
*The catalog prices are the old prices
Retail price 1,000 yen → 1,100 yen (Washi Korokoro animals, zodiac, etc.)
Retail price 1,100 yen → 1,200 yen (Washi Korokoro samurai warlords, etc.)
*Purchase Campaign in effect!
When you purchase 10 or more items from “Washi Korokoro Series” (complete or kit),
we will give you 1 free “Washi Korokoro” of your choice!
When submitting your order form, please make sure to write: “Washi Korokoro Bonus Request (Item of Choice).”
We recommend it for in-store samples!
Encourage customers to pick it up and experience the good-luck roly-poly design!
Click here for details on our campaign

◆Washi Dolls with Umbrella and more (featured in our December “Suisei Tsushin” bulletin)
2079 Washi Doll with Umbrella (Children) 900 → 950 yen
2080 Washi Doll with Umbrella (Grandparents) 900 → 950 yen
12026 Mari-Hime Netsuke (ball princess charm) 500 → 550 yen
2088 Oshibana Doll “Flower Child” 550 → 700 yen
12176 Yakuyoke Togarashi (chili pepper for warding off evil) 500 → 600 yen

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★★★ Snake Zodiac New Year’s Decorations Latest Update ★★★

2025 Snake Zodiac New Year Ornaments In-Stock Update!!

[Limited Offer] Use the order form to get a free Snake paper soap!

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We have prepared an up-to-date stock list for the 2025 Snake Zodiac decorations.

Bulk orders welcome!

Use these items for the zodiac market or for year-end/new year gifts.

As of 12/13, here is the immediate stock for Snake Zodiac New Year items!

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.

Those who place orders using this form get a free “Snake paper soap”!

Items in stock can be shipped immediately!!

Since production is limited, we recommend ordering early.

*Inventory changes daily.

Here is our catalog and product list (profile) for the Snake Zodiac!

Our catalog is 52 pages with over 150 featured items — a large volume of decorative crafts suited for major markets abroad seeking unique Japanese zodiac goods and inbound tourism merchandise.

[Snake Zodiac] 2025 Snake New Year Catalog [Updated 2024.9]

[Snake Zodiac] 2025 Snake New Year Product Profile 1 [Updated 2024.6]

Content: Kagamimochi Washi-covered porcelain, Washi dolls, chirimen dolls, beanbags, netsuke charms, fortune slips, tenugui towels, kaishi paper, etc.

[Snake Zodiac] 2025 Snake New Year Product Profile 2 Papier-Mâché [Updated 2024.6]

Content: Papier-mâché

[Related Blog]

<Mino Washi Ceramic Figurine Series>

<Chirimen, Kagamimochi Edition>

<Papier-Mâché Doll Edition> 

<Twelve Zodiac Ornaments Beanbags & Netsuke Edition>

<What’s New with Ishikawa Shigyo for the 2025 Snake Zodiac New Year>

■We use a high-quality white wood base. Wood beautifully complements Washi and enhances the charm of each piece.

■New Twelve Zodiac Ornaments. Our popular Korokoro Twelve Zodiac series, unglazed zodiac figurines, hanging ornaments, and more bring new sets of zodiac decorations you can display annually.

■Popular Items. We evolve our best-selling talismans like hamaya (lucky arrow), dorei (clay bells), parent-child mobile ornaments, and “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly series every year.

We’ve added more designs, such as new stand-based hanging shimenawa ornaments. You can choose from single items, sets with stands, or sets that include stands plus ornaments.

■Renewed Kagamimochi. We offer compact new Kagamimochi displays.

We also newly introduced items like kadomatsu (New Year pine decorations) and Ise lobster figurine parts. We have a high-end paulownia wood box for storage that doubles as a display base.

Because Kagamimochi ornaments last year after year, they are very popular.

■New materials added. We now offer earthenware (unglazed) and glass products as well.

We can accommodate wholesale pricing and provide product images on request. Let us know!

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〇●〇 2025 Hina Dolls & May Dolls Info 〇●〇
Order Deadline Approaching! Free Shipping if Ordered by 12/26♪
New Papier-Mâché Items Added to May Catalog
New Service: Custom Name Plates Begin!
Hina Dolls/May Dolls Catalog & Product Profiles
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11/22 New Papier-Mâché Items Added to May Catalog! Pages 44+ 
*More new papier-mâché items to be included in December

New Service: Create Custom Name Plates!
[For Partner Retailers Only]
When end-user customers purchase target items from your shop, we will later ship a custom name plate directly to them.
We create and direct-ship the name plates for 330 yen! (Tax and shipping included)
To request, use either our Rakuten Market portal or an Excel form.
For details, see Suisei Tsushin November Issue.
If you need more information, please let us know.
This value-packed new service is highly recommended!

Our newly introduced Hina Dolls & May Dolls (2025 edition) are now officially recognized by the Mino Washi Brand!

■2025 Hina Dolls/May Dolls 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_1503.html 

*As of 11/22, Papier-Mâché additions from page 44 onward

■2025 Hina Dolls/May Dolls 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 or promotional POP displays!

They have photos, JAN codes, reference retail prices, sizes, and set contents.

Feel free to use this material for internal references.

We can also provide Excel files upon request. In addition, we can provide individual product photos if needed. Please inquire!

[Recommended 2025 Hina Dolls]

■For 2025, leveraging our specialized Mino Washi craftsmanship, we created large and medium multi-tiered Hina dolls (three-tiered, two-tiered displays).

■These large and medium “multi-tier” displays use high-quality white wood bases exclusively designed by Ishikawa Shigyo.

■We’ve put a lot of design work and prototypes into these beautiful Hina doll stands, featuring a harmonious blend of contemporary design and Japanese tradition.

■Especially the “Yu” model is the culmination of years of prototypes. It’s elegantly made with a somewhat larger size (for us) but remains compact for modern living spaces.

■We have named each series: “Yu,” “Rin,” “Tsumugi,” and a glass-based series “Midori.”

■All are Ishikawa Shigyo originals that fit both Japanese and Western interiors. Compact designs perfect for contemporary homes.

■DIY Kits for “Experience-Based Consumption.”

Our popular DIY kits came from end-users who love the hands-on approach. They are easy for all ages to enjoy. They are also widely used in workshops and events.

■Popular items. Every year, our best-selling shimenawa hanging ornaments, mobile dolls, and beanbag doll kits come in new lines and long-sellers. We have a wide variety to match different preferences.

■For more product details, including marketing materials, please see the dedicated product profile pages.

[Recommended 2025 May Dolls]

◆Our luxurious Mino Washi kabuto helm ornaments combine with original, high-quality chirimen carp streamers. They meet the modern trend of displaying both carp streamers (koinobori) and kabuto helmets together in a compact form.

◆These May Doll ornaments can be separately displayed as well. Each includes its own top-grade white wood base.

◆Our Mino Washi kabuto features intricately printed patterns not possible with fabric. Choose from our original designs: “Shira Wave,” “Dot Gold,” “Shira Sakura,” “Shira Wave Black,” “Shira Wave Gold,” and “Yuzen Gold.”

We offer three kabuto crest shapes: “Naga-keba” (long crest), “Oh-keba” (large crest), or “Crescent Moon.” You can also choose from “Shira” or “Color” type carp streamers.

◆We offer popular sets, including those with paulownia boxes, white wood bases, etc., to meet various customer needs.

◆DIY Kits for “Experience-Based Consumption.”

These hands-on kits originate from user feedback. Everyone from children to adults can enjoy these crafts. They are widely used in workshop events.

◆Best-selling items

We carry best-selling May Doll papier-mâché figurines, shimenawa hanging ornaments, mobile dolls, and beanbag dolls from brand-new creations to long-time classics.

◆We have special perks if you order before the official cut-off date!

Benefit: Free shipping! *No minimum order. If splitting your shipments, only the first location is covered. If splitting shipments, we only offer free shipping on the initial shipment.

[Order Deadline]

Hina Dolls and May Dolls: 12/26 (Thu)

Because our products are handmade in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, supply is stable and production is local.

*Due to handcrafted processes, we set an order deadline to ensure top quality. We produce and ship in the order received.

*For some products, orders placed after December may ship in February or later. Please order early.

*When ordering, please specify product numbers and names by email (Excel data) or fax.

*We cannot accept cancellations after the order is placed, as each item is handmade.

*For changes to your order quantity or delivery date, please let us know within 8 days of ordering. We might not be able to accommodate changes depending on production stages.

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〇●〇 Experience Shop Manager Minowa’s Latest News 〇●〇
Gifu Prefecture Mino City Craft Experience
Experience Shop December Schedule
2025 Snake Zodiac DIY Craft

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Check out our official Instagram where we showcase adorable handmade crafts by our customers!

https://www.instagram.com/ishikawashigyoshop2016/?hl=ja　

We’d love for you to follow us♪^^

Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop December–February Schedule here
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1465.html

Recommended experience menu for New Year’s season
2025 Snake Zodiac “Washi Korokoro” DIY workshop for 1,100 yen is now open!!
We also have annual favorites such as Shishimai (lion dance) and Daruma crafts♪

Create a one-of-a-kind project that everyone can enjoy!
From December onward, we’ll hold an Instagram contest! Winners receive prizes!
Just post your completed project with the hashtag below.

#石川紙業コンテストWinter2025

Projects made using any of our kits in the past also qualify.

Contest period
Starting December 1, 2024
Winners will be announced via Instagram.
Prizes shipped out after DM confirmation.
*If we do not receive a reply within the specified period, the prize is forfeited.
Submitted photos may appear in our Experience Shop’s example gallery.

We look forward to your submissions!
We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!
Please like and support the posted creations. 

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Washi Korokoro Monchhichi DIY Kits are available!
[Monchhichi Event Info]
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Commissioned by craft kit giant Nihon Vogue Co.,

Sekiguchi Co.’s “Monchhichi” is now reborn as a

“Mino Washi” Washi Korokoro DIY kit!

This Washi Korokoro Monchhichi DIY kit is sold through Nihon Vogue Co.
We’ll also offer a “special” Monchhichi workshop and the DIY kit at our Experience Shop!
Only here can you do the craft at a “special price.”

Below is the schedule for the Monchhichi event♪
50th Anniversary “Let’s! go Monchhichi TOWN”
Venue: Yokohama Doll Museum, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall
Event Period: October 19, 2024 – January 26, 2025, 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30)

◆Workshop◆
Date: January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, holiday)
10:00–12:00 & 13:00–15:30 (break at midday)
Venue: Yokohama Doll Museum, 3F Event Space
*For details, see their Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/character_nihonvogue/

Please come visit Mino City, Gifu Prefecture — known for its historic Udatsu-lined streets — and enjoy creating your own Washi Korokoro “Monchhichi” figurine.

Choose from our variety of Mino Washi parts to customize and

make your very own special Monchhichi. 

We also accommodate tour groups of 10 or more with advance booking.

You can also purchase it here  (via Nihon Vogue Co. “Tezukuri Town”)

Check the Experience Shop December Schedule Here

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〇●〇 Best-Selling Product Info 〇●〇

Ishikawa Shigyo’s Direct-Shop Top Seller Rankings!!

[Limited Offer] Use the order form to get a free Snake paper soap!

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When you use the order form, you get free paper soap!

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“What’s selling right now?” is a frequent question, so

we put together a ranking from our direct shops!

Compare data from January 2024 vs. November–December 2024!

Please use it as a reference for your orders♪

You can also use it as an order form^^

Check out Ishikawa Shigyo’s direct shop Best-Seller Ranking here

<Survey Period>

Top sellers from January 2024 vs. November–December 2024

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When you use the order form, you get free paper soap!

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Everyone who uses the order form receives a “50-sheet Snake Zodiac Paper Soap” gift!

It’s a fun, portable soap in an original package.

For more details on any ranking items, go to Ishikawa Shigyo’s Rakuten top page, type in the product number, and see the item details.

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★★★ Minowa Presents: OEM/Novelty Latest Info ★★★
We accept OEM from small-lot orders!
Traditional Craft Mino Washi Novelties
DIY Kits also available
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We created a custom “Washi Korokoro SLIM” for JAXA
It was presented by the JAXA Director General and the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science to the ESA Director General!
ISAS (JAXA) X Post
*In the second photo, the person in the center is holding the Korokoro SLIM

We were excited to see it traveled all the way to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shared in an X post by staff there!

Watch it roll around — “Washi Korokoro SLIM”

Our team is thrilled and grateful for these developments. Thank you so much.

Korokoro SLIM is going global… maybe universal! We hope it brings smiles to people worldwide, and even in space.

■Washi Korokoro Miniature Moon Lander SLIM
Commissioned by JAXA’s SLIM project team!
SLIM official page
https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/home/slim/SLIM/

■Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Official Mascot Merchandise
The official school mascot “Tobita-kun” has brand-new merchandise!

We produced completed figurines plus DIY kits.
Only Ishikawa Shigyo can produce both finished products and craft-kit versions simultaneously!
Here are the final products (featured on our Experience Shop’s blog):
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1391.html


■Washi Korokoro Miniature Moon Lander SLIM
Commissioned by JAXA’s SLIM project team!

Learn more about SLIM here  

■Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Official Mascot Merchandise

The official character “Tobita-kun” has been completed as merch!

We produced both finished products and DIY kits!

It’s an exclusive service that only we can offer♪

Check out our final products (Experience Shop blog) 

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〇●〇 Media Coverage 〇●〇
Seiryu no Kuni Gifu News Letter Nov. 2024
Experience the Art of Mino Washi in Autumn
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Our products were featured in “Seiryu no Kuni Gifu News Letter”!
(Press release by Gifu Pref. Tourism Resources Dept.)

Our Washi Kabuto ornaments were showcased under “New Possibilities of Mino Washi.”
Read the article here

This press release also highlights popular Gifu tourist attractions and autumn foliage spots.
It’s packed with the charms of Gifu — please take a look^^

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★★★ Catalog Update Notice ★★★
Inbound-Focused Catalog with New Items!
Introducing our brilliant Special Craft Shikishi (Decorative Boards)!!
Designs include Hokusai Red Fuji, Sharaku, Soukaku, Shuuzan
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These highly artistic crafts are favored as inbound souvenirs!

Special Craft Shikishi Series with Stand Included
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/17/317_1_file.pdf
*** Features ***
Advanced printing technology yields vivid color
Luxurious finish
Durable fabric-based material
Stand included for immediate display

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[ PURCHASE BENEFIT ] Currently running a campaign!
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Buy 4 or more (assorted allowed) in our Craft Shikishi Series
and get free shipping!!!

The pictures hardly do justice to these vivid colors.
We encourage you to try them with free shipping and see for yourself.

Also, check out our Inbound-Focused Catalog here

Content: Washi Korokoro roly-poly figures, Kokeshi dolls, Maneki Neko, Daruma, Tenugui, folding fans,
craft shikishi boards, folk toys, magnets, Yuzen-patterned goods, etc.

Kokeshi dolls are extremely popular, and production can barely keep up.
Please order early!!
Ishikawa Shigyo Catalogs here


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★★★ New Product Info ★★★
Special Purchase Offer!!
Our bestselling “Magnet” line now has new shapes!
Buy 30 or more and get a free magnet board!
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We have new “clip magnets” in flower, hexagram, and heart shapes!

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[ CLIP MAGNET PURCHASE BENEFIT ] Now running!
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Campaign code: “Magnet30”!
For clip magnets,
Order 20 or more: Free Shipping!
Order 30 or more (assorted allowed):
Get a free magnet board for display!!

Magnet Catalog (Suisei Tsushin November Issue) here

We welcome both new and repeat orders!
This is a perfect chance to set up a magnet corner or combine them with other Washi items for cross-selling. 

■Currently Running Campaigns 

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[ WASHI KOROKORO PURCHASE BENEFIT ] Campaign in progress!

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Bulk purchase campaign!

Buy 10 or more Washi Korokoro items (finished or kit) and get

1 free Washi Korokoro of your choice!

Why not display a variety of Washi Korokoro figures together?^^

Washi Korokoro catalog links below↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/46/246_1_file.pdf (Completed Items)

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/48/248_1_file.pdf (DIY Kits)

■Overview of Current Campaigns

Blog Post Introducing Our Campaigns

*For details, contact the Circulation Dept.!^^

・Mino Maneki Special Offer

・Hand-dyed Mino Washi Bookmarks — Transparent Display Rack Present

・Clip Magnets — Free Magnet Board Offer

・Wagasa (Japanese umbrellas) 20+ purchase includes free sample

・Tenugui Original Label Offer

・Noshi Pouch “30” Promotion

Circulation Dept.

shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp

Sato (Mobile) 090-5116-7153

Minowa (Mobile) 090-5851-4673

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★★★ Suisei Tsushin (Monthly Bulletin) Latest Issue ★★★
Ishikawa Shigyo’s monthly paper with the newest updates and top sellers
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Check the newest info here: Suisei Tsushin December Issue
*PDF download time may vary.

<Topics>
■New Service: Special Name Plates for Preferred Clients!
We can individually create name plates for each end-user at 330 yen (tax and shipping included).
See the Hina/May Dolls topic below for more info.
■May Papier-Mâché Catalog Now Complete!
■New Item 1: “Special Craft Shikishi” Series for inbound shoppers
■New Item 2: “Komon Tenugui” with new patterns!
■Price Revision Notice: Washi Korokoro series, Washi Doll with Umbrella, etc.

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★★★ OEM Info ★★★

OEM from small-lot orders at Ishikawa Shigyo

Create your own adorable “Washi Korokoro Roly-Poly Figure.”

We can even offer it as a DIY kit!

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Our popular “Washi Korokoro” line is a best-selling series of roly-poly figurines.

They feature an auspicious design, rolling back upright for good fortune.

MOQ: 300 pieces~

Our in-house creators use decades of experience to produce delightful custom designs!

We can supply both finished figurines and kits (complete with instructions), making them easy for end users or workshop events!

Your clients can host workshops using our DIY kits.

**Past Examples**

Ishikawa Shigyo OEM Examples Page

■Washi Korokoro Tsubakuro

■Washi Korokoro Kuidaore Taro

Other OEM Examples

▲Collaboration with popular anime!

Original Papier-Mâché for “Attack on Titan,” “Chainsaw Man,” etc.

Washi Papier-Mâché Pochita 

▲Chosen by Shinto shrines!

Original Matryoshka-Style Papier-Mâché “Uso-Dori,” etc. 
For OEM inquiries, please contact the Circulation Dept.

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★★★ Product Info ★★★
Special Offer for Washi Umbrellas – Japanese-Modern Color Schemes
[ PURCHASE BENEFIT ] Free Sample upon Request

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Umbrella Catalog here
*Special pricing

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[ PURCHASE BENEFIT ] Free Sample shipping upon request!

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We’ve reimagined traditional “Janome” (snake’s-eye) umbrellas in modern style,

offering Japanese-modern colorways for everyday use.

Neutral color palettes suit both men and women; can also be used as sunshades.

Why get umbrellas from Ishikawa Shigyo?

• As a wholesaler of comprehensive Japanese crafts, you can combine your umbrella order with any of our other items!
• We accept orders from just 1 piece (umbrellas ship in specialized packaging).
• Same-day shipping possible!

Contact our Circulation (Sales) Dept. if you have any questions.

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〇●〇 Simple Original Product Idea! 〇●〇

We can customize the label for “Komon Tenugui” (Japanese hand towels)!

[ First-Come Benefit ] Discount on Label Design!

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Our year-round hit “Komon Tenugui”!

By customizing the label, you can easily create a special “store-exclusive” item!!^^
For more info on original labels, check here↓↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_506_0_0.html

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We are offering a special label design discount to early adopters! 

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Changing the label can create an exclusive appeal for your location,

or serve as an advertising space for local info, special offers, event details, LINE/Instagram sign-ups, etc.

We receive very positive feedback from clients who have done custom-labeled items, with many reorders.

Choose from over 40 patterns!

Take advantage of this easy way to create an original product! Contact us today!

Check out our Tenugui selection here

Original label available from 100 pcs~. Additional design fees apply (to be discussed).

For inquiries, reach out to our Circulation (Sales) Dept.

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〇●〇 Popular Product Info 〇●〇

Ishikawa Shigyo Original Hand-Dyed Mino Washi Series — a big hit!

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We are proud of our Mino Washi, backed by 1902 tradition!

Our direct shop customers love these items!

We keep adding new patterns to our Mino Washi Yuzen dyed paper series♪

Reviews often mention,

“Beautiful!”, “Luxurious,” “Great color, texture, thickness!” etc.

These sheets are used for everything from book covers, small pouches, accessories, folding screens, backgrounds, to crafts.

Our Mino Washi is historically rooted in a 1,300-year-old tradition, dyed in Kyoto by skilled artisans, layering each color by hand to create vibrant Yuzen patterns. This expert process yields bright, intricate patterns you can’t achieve with fabric alone.

Each color layer requires a custom mold and carefully mixed dyes, all applied manually by professionals steeped in generational knowledge. Truly a masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Lightweight yet durable.

With plenty of designs available, it suits gift-making, artwork, interior displays, or any creative project you can imagine.

We sell from just one sheet. Let us know the pattern number you’d like.

We can also create custom patterns.

Click below for info and the catalog of our hand-dyed Mino Washi↓↓

Blog on Mino Washi Yuzen Paper Catalog

*Yuzen patterns are updated periodically.

For stock availability, please contact the Circulation Dept.

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A Word from Our Staff — Sato’s Castle

We appreciate your continued support.
I’m Sato, always on the lookout for board-game partners.

The other day, as the kids’ club rep in my neighborhood, I organized an event featuring a board game instructor.
This might be considered a “perk” of being the kids’ club leader, haha.
We had a huge success holding a “board game festival”!
Board games (beyond standard decks of cards or mainstream family games) can be quite intricate, e.g., “Catan,” “Carcassonne,” “Werewolf,” “Dobble (Spot It),” etc.
Everyone had a blast playing puzzle-based, speed-based, or memory-based board games, either as teams or individually.
What’s nice about board games is that, unlike digital games, you interact face-to-face, reading each other’s expressions, which fosters real communication.
This event gave neighbors (who rarely chat, especially due to the pandemic) a fun reason to connect.
I personally hope they become my board-game buddies eventually…!! (Yes, that’s my hidden agenda)
I own more than 80 board games, but ironically have no one to play with, so they collect dust, haha.
Always searching for gaming friends!

Anyway, let’s talk about this newsletter’s main point: the upcoming 1/1 price revision.
All December orders will be charged at current pricing.
We strongly encourage ordering before the change!
In particular, the Washi Korokoro series includes a free store sample if you buy 10 or more!
We ship in order of booking, so please order soon!!

◆Washi Korokoro / DIY Kits Catalog
*Catalog prices reflect old prices
Retail 1,000 yen → 1,100 yen (Washi Korokoro animals, zodiac, etc.)
Retail 1,100 yen → 1,200 yen (Washi Korokoro warlords, etc.)
*We have a purchasing campaign in progress!
If you buy 10 or more from any Washi Korokoro series (completed or kit),
you get 1 free Washi Korokoro item of your choice!
When ordering, simply note: “Washi Korokoro Bonus Request (Desired Item).”
Perfect for an in-store sample display!
Let customers pick them up and see how lucky