【Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Profile – Wholesale Mino‑Washi Crafts Supplier】

Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu—the homeland of Mino Washi—ISHIKAWA SHIGYO Co., Ltd. manufactures, wholesales, and exports handcrafted Japanese paper goods under our credo “Hand‑work by Paper Artisans.” Blending entertainment with traditional craft, we plan, develop, produce, and sell items recognized under the Mino Washi Brand—the highest number of certifications in Japan (indeed, worldwide).

OEM & private‑label production: hand‑dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami, DIY kits, washi dolls, zodiac New‑Year ornaments, 12‑animal figurines, Hina dolls, Girl’s‑Day displays, Boy’s‑Day samurai helmets, carp‑streamer mobiles, entryway décor, seasonal decorations, washi “Korokoro” balls, chirimen dolls, papier‑mâché, kokeshi, inbound‑tourism gifts, overseas souvenirs, Japanese souvenirs wholesale, washi stationery, money envelopes, noshi envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pen cases, postcard boxes, goshuin‑cho stamp books, wagasa umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business‑card cases, card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui towels, Japanese‑pattern towels, kaishi paper, oil‑blotting paper, washi coasters, torn‑paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick cases, ear picks, Japanese toys, folk toys—more than 1,200 handmade Japanese and washi gift items every year supplied B2B to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide.

Custom papier‑mâché mascots for anime, events, corporate characters, regional yuru‑chara, shrine icons, and more.
OEM Case Studies

【Anime & Character Licensing】
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)
【Yuru‑chara – Regions, Corporations, Sports】
Kuidaore Taro, Tsubakuro (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Chu‑kyo‑kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
【Vehicle Mascots – Government & Museums】
Lunar Lander SLIM (JAXA), WWII Type‑3 Fighter “Hien” (Gifu‑Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum), Sightseeing Train “Nagara” (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus
【Historical Warlords】
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Akechi Mitsuhide, Kicho (Nohime), Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugu, Kuroda Nagamasu, Fukushima Masunori, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Ushiwakamaru
【Animal Mascots】
Dormouse, Jersey Cattle, Wolf

Tourist‑souvenir wholesale, lifestyle‑goods distribution, department‑store supply, e‑commerce, catalog sales, doll retailers, ceramics & lacquerware shops, stationery bookstores, kimono dealers, tea producers, confectionery makers, specialty paper stores, shrine & temple vendors, florists, event planners, paper museums, general museum shops, global export wholesalers, advertising agencies, promotional‑gift companies, commemorative‑gift suppliers, craft & hobby stores, washi boutiques—B2B manufacturing & wholesale for every industry.

Japanese gift wholesale for tourists, premium washi products, Japanese‑culture souvenirs, traditional crafts for export,
washi goods for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gifts, exportable Japan souvenirs, bespoke traditional crafts,
wafu (Japanese‑style) gifts for overseas, Mino‑washi heritage products, top‑selling Japan souvenirs abroad,
washi gift sets, washi goods for export, authentic Japanese traditional handicrafts.

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“Give the Gift of Japan’s Rich Spirit” – News Overload!!

■ Ishikawa Shigyo Official Site ⇒ http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/ 

(Latest updates available from the TOP page)

■【Special Offers】New‑Product Bonus Blog ↓

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

Save more, earn perks—tons of benefits you can actually use!

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Cherry‑blossom petals swirl in the warm spring air—what a beautiful season!

And it’s not just the sakura that are in full bloom.

Here’s news that will brighten your outings *and* your interior décor. ^^

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★★★ Latest Blog Digest ★★★

Part 1: [Late May] Launching Next Year’s Zodiac Horse Collection!!!

Part 2: Hot‑Seller Spotlight – Hand‑Dyed Mino‑Washi Folding Fans

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The zodiac animal for 2026 is… the **Horse**!

Ishikawa Shigyo is already developing a full range of zodiac products.

The graceful Horse symbolizes health and abundance, ushering in success and happiness with horsepower—an auspicious icon for victory, good fortune, academic achievement, business prosperity, family harmony, and thriving love.

Thinking of ordering early? Need a catalog ASAP? We’ve got you covered…

[Scheduled for late May] Full Zodiac Horse Product Profiles!

Get a sneak peek—photos, JAN codes, MSRP, sizes, set contents, materials—before the catalog drops!

Contact our Circulation Dept. for early access—perfect for building your sales materials.

Product‑specific images are also available on request. Feel free to ask.

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〇●〇 Bestseller Focus – Hand‑Dyed Mino‑Washi Folding Fans 〇●〇

Comes with bilingual (Japanese & English) information leaflets!

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Hand‑dyed in Gifu, 100% Made in Japan—ideal wholesale gifts. Bonus bamboo display rack + free shipping!

【Real‑World Success】

Our hand‑dyed Mino‑Washi fans—hugely popular with inbound tourists—now ship with a special washi info card!

And this card isn’t ordinary washi…

It’s bilingual, making it the perfect gift insert for overseas customers.

Even better, we include **two** cards—one to keep, one to share!

Ideal for sharing with loved ones or adding to export gifts ♪

A valued client in Gifu has already requested this upgrade—our team is thrilled!

Fans can also be bundled on Rakuten—see the catalog‑style page ↓

https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/%E6%89%87%E5%AD%90/?sid=391090

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〇●〇 Bestseller Focus – May Festival Décor 〇●〇

Ishikawa Shigyo Original Name Plaques – Now on Sale!

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On Rakuten we sometimes receive up to 20 plaque requests **per day**!

Recently customers love pairing them with our Hariko‑Matryoshka Carp Streamers!

【For Partner Stores Only】Buy qualifying products in‑store and we’ll ship the personalized plaque directly to your end customer—**free shipping!**

Plaque + drop‑ship fee: just ¥330 (tax included)

Sample service available!

【How to Order】Via Rakuten Market **or** our Excel order form—your choice.

Details here (Suiki‑Suiki Newsletter Nov. issue pp.1‑5) ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/magazine/01/66/166_1_file.pdf

Name Plaque Rakuten page ↓

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/55523/

【Tips for Ordering Plaques】

• Only customers who purchase designated items are eligible

• One plaque per name

※ Text is printed exactly as entered—please double‑check!

※ Max 10 characters

※ Birthdates accepted only in Japanese era & kanji numerals

※ Additional guidance available on request

★ Designs match each product—Yuzen, Shira series, Dot‑Gold, etc.

Don’t miss this cost‑effective new service!

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〇●〇 May Festival Dolls 2025 – Info Hub 〇●〇

• Ready‑to‑ship inventory list now available!

• May Doll Catalog & Product Profiles

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【Use This for Merchandising!】Here’s the latest ready‑to‑ship inventory list for May dolls!

■ Items in stock as of 4/11 ↓

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/17/217_1_file.pdf

The sheet doubles as an order form—just fill it out and fax or email! Anything in stock ships immediately!!

Production is limited, so please secure your stock early.

※ Inventory fluctuates daily ※

Happily, many items are selling out fast!

This season’s discontinued items include the “Rotating Koinobori” and “Chirimen Beanbag Samurai.”

★ Weekly Pick: Ladder Carp Streamer ★ Lucky color: Wine Red!

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【 Purchase Bonus Campaign 】

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Order total (new items + regular items) over ¥10,000 wholesale → Free shipping ♪ (deadline applies)

Take advantage while you can ♪

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Our new May dolls are officially certified under the New Mino‑Washi Brand!

■ 2025 May Doll Catalog

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

※ Added papier‑mâché May dolls on 11/22 pp. 44–

※ Some JAN codes will change sequentially

■ 2025 May Doll Product Profiles

May Dolls https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/71/171_1_file.pdf

Ready‑to‑use sales copy for staff talks, POP displays, and promotions!

Includes photos, JAN codes, MSRP, sizes, and set contents.

Ideal for creating your own materials.

Excel sheets available—contact our Circulation Dept.

Product‑specific photos also available—just ask.

【Top Picks for May Dolls 2025】

◆ Luxurious Mino‑Washi helmet display paired with high‑grade chirimen carp streamer—an all‑in‑one compact set.

Meets modern demand for displaying both “koinobori” and “kabuto” together.

◆ Helmet and carp streamer can also be displayed separately, each on its own premium white‑wood stand.

◆ Mino‑Washi helmets showcase intricate patterns impossible with fabric.

Choose from original designs: “shira‑Wave,” “Dot‑Gold,” “shira‑Sakura,” “shira‑Wave‑Black,” “shira‑Wave‑Gold,” “Yuzen‑Gold.”

Three crest options: Long, Large, Crescent.

Carp streamers available in “shira” or “Color” styles.

◆ Popular paulownia‑box and white‑wood‑base versions to suit every need.

◆ DIY Kits—“Experience Consumption”

Our craft kits—born from end‑user feedback—are a hit at workshops and events.

◆ Evergreen Bestsellers

From new releases to long‑running favorites: papier‑mâché May dolls, shimenawa hanging mobiles, DIY beanbag dolls, and more.

All items are produced locally in Gifu, ensuring stable supply.

※ Each piece is handmade; order‑by dates ensure top quality.

※ Orders are produced & delivered in the sequence received.

※ Please specify item numbers & names and order via email (Excel) or fax.

※ Cancellations cannot be accepted after ordering due to handcraft production.

For quantity or delivery changes, contact us within 8 days—requests may not be possible thereafter.

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★★★ Suiki‑Suiki Newsletter – Latest Issue ★★★

Monthly insights on our newest and best‑selling items

April Edition is here

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1637.html

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■ New Service for May Dolls! Partner‑Store Bonus – Name Plaques!!

We create personalized plaques for each end user for just ¥330 (tax & shipping included)!

■ Flood of New Releases! Washi Brooch Accessories – 55 designs!

New hexagram, flower, and heart shapes plus fresh patterns galore!

• **Bonus:** Buy washi brooches + any other items totaling ¥10,000 → Free shipping!

■ Hot New Items for Summer!

• “Chirimen Beanbag Bunny Yuzen” – more rabbit goods!

• New colors for our wagasa (long & folding umbrellas)!

■ Summer Solution #1!

Original Made‑in‑Japan hand‑dyed Mino‑Washi folding fans!

Hand‑crafted in Gifu—ideal wholesale gifts. Bamboo display + free shipping!

■ Summer Solution #2!

Top‑selling silk fans with Japanese art motifs—huge with inbound tourists!

Comes in white box or clear case!

■ Summer Solution #3!

Original Made‑in‑Japan hand‑dyed Mino‑Washi uchiwa fans “Paper Artisan Uchiwa”

Hand‑crafted in Gifu—bamboo display + free shipping!

■ Summer Solution #4!

Cool, clear tones—10 kinds of glass wind chimes

Order any fan or wind chime + ¥10,000 of other items → Free shipping!

■ Summer Solution #5!

Bestselling 24‑rib lightweight fiberglass wagasa—beautiful silhouette

Order 20+ wagasa → Sample bonus!

■ Summer Solution #6!

Ultra‑popular Japanese‑pattern tenugui—49 designs!

Free custom store‑label design bonus for retailers!

■ Summer Solution #7!

Festival must‑haves—Japanese folk toys! Paper balloons (goldfish, cats, pandas, penguins) & blowouts!

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◆ Editor’s Note – “Yamashita’s Mountain”

“Yamashita’s Youth, Five Centimeters per Second”

[To be continued in the second half] → https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1670.html

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~Present the Rich Spirit of Japan~

2382 Yoshikawa‑cho, Mino‑shi, Gifu 501‑3721, JAPAN

Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. – President Michihiro Ishikawa / Sales: Minowa, Sato, Yamashita

TEL +81‑575‑33‑0228

FAX +81‑575‑35‑1363

Minowa Mobile 090‑5116‑7153

Sato Mobile 090‑5851‑4673

Yamashita Mobile 080‑2659‑6912

Email shigyo@jt7.so‑net.ne.jp

Website http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/