Custom original dolls & figurines—anime characters, event mascots, corporate characters, local “yuru-chara,” good-luck charms for exam success, OEM production, and souvenir items. We handle original character goods production and made-in-Japan manufacturing. Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35), Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd..
We handcraft your requested character as a traditional Japanese washi roly-poly doll: “Washi Korokoro.”
“Washi Korokoro” is a lucky Mino Washi roly-poly doll symbolizing “Nanakorobi Yaoki” (fall seven times, stand up eight). Each piece is handmade by skilled artisans, one by one.
We can also produce DIY craft kits suitable for workshops, group tours, and hands-on cultural experiences.
We craft even the subtlest details with care—created using artisan techniques refined over generations.
OEM orders welcome! Please contact us with your original product concept—design, desired quantity, lead time, pricing, and specifications (papier-mâché, washi paper items, character goods, etc.).
We will provide a quotation.
Japanese craft & gift manufacturing since 1902 (Meiji 35) — Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
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Original Product Case Studies
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies’ official character merchandise becomes a Washi Korokoro doll !!
Official school mascot × Mino Washi
“Washi Korokoro Tobita-kun”!!!
Meet Tobita-kun ▼
Introducing Tokyo University of Foreign Studies’ Tobita-kun!
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Washi Korokoro Tobita-kun viewed from the side, back, and top
Produced by our team at the request of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
The university’s official character “Tobita-kun” has been turned into a Washi Korokoro roly-poly doll!
A lucky “fall seven times, stand up eight” design that pops right back up again and again.
*This is an OEM item, so it is not sold by our company.
We also created a Korokoro Tobita-kun DIY craft kit version (with instructions)!
Read our blog post about the “Washi Korokoro Tobita-kun DIY Craft Kit”
At Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd., we transform characters into handmade, one-of-a-kind original dolls—crafted piece by piece.
Just like Tobita-kun, we can produce not only finished goods but also DIY craft kits for workshops, group activities, and cultural programs!
We accept OEM requests anytime!
～About custom “Washi Korokoro” roly-poly dolls
If you can provide the base design reference materials, we will turn them into a 3D product.
*For 3D production, please prepare design references that clearly show color, shape, and the full look (front, side, and back).
*Depending on the design, we may request adjustments such as color changes or standardizing certain shapes.
Minimum order 300 units and up
Lead time Approx. 1–3 months after design approval (for 300 units)
*Split deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on your requirements.
Cost Prototype fees, label design fees, mold/tooling fees, etc. may apply
For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. ← Click
OEM page (overview) is here ← Click
Catalog: Standard Washi Korokoro series — click here←
We can also produce them as kits suitable for workshops.
Catalog: Standard Washi Korokoro DIY kit series — click here←
Now accepting OEM requests!!
Corporate clients can purchase at wholesale pricing.
Corporate business inquiries, purchasing, and contact requests:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
[Company Profile: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.]
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35) in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—Japan’s renowned Mino Washi production region. Guided by our philosophy of “sharing the spirit of Japan through gifts,” we plan, develop, manufacture, and sell Mino Washi goods under our handcrafted brand “Washi-ya no Te-Shigoto.” Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. has Japan’s largest (and world-leading) number of certified Mino Washi brand registrations. By blending traditional craft with entertainment, our Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop in the Udatsu historic district (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) is especially popular for hands-on Japanese craft experiences.
OEM production and custom manufacturing: hand-dyed Mino Washi, chiyogami patterned paper, DIY craft kits, washi dolls, zodiac & New Year decorations, Twelve Zodiac ornaments, Hina dolls, Girls’ Day displays, May dolls, samurai helmet displays, carp streamer decorations, entryway décor, seasonal ornaments and seasonal products, Washi Korokoro, chirimen crepe dolls, washi papier-mâché, kokeshi, inbound-tourism items, overseas gifts and Japanese souvenirs, Japanese stationery, pochibukuro money envelopes, noshibukuro gift envelopes, bookmarks, memo pads, origami, diaries, pencil cases, postcard boxes, goshuin stamp books, wagasa umbrellas, folding fans, uchiwa fans, fan sleeves, washi photo frames, business card holders and card cases, washi accessories (earrings, brooches, hair ties), washi magnets (clip magnets), tenugui cloths, Japanese-pattern towels, kaishi paper, blotting paper, washi coasters, torn-paper art, postcard hangers, tapestries, netsuke charms, toothpick holders, ear picks, Japanese toys, regional folk toys—over 1,200 handcrafted Japanese goods each year, supplied wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across industries in Japan and worldwide.
Custom papier-mâché production—anime characters, event characters, corporate mascots, local yuru-chara, shrine specialties, and more. We plan and produce many OEM and original custom projects.
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Catalog page for corporate buyers (B2B)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/product/index.html
Our craftsmanship & philosophy
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/concept.html
How Mino Washi goods are made
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/flow.html
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. OEM page (custom production)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/oem.html
Direct store: Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
*Mino Washi craft experiences are popular with travelers and group tours.
～We produce custom original products (OEM) for your brand!～
Leveraging our experience since 1902,
we create a special, custom original product just for your company!
No.1 in Japan for Mino Washi brand registrations!
Leave original manufacturing to us—custom dolls, papier-mâché, Japanese goods, Japanese stationery, DIY kits, name/logo personalization, and more.
We can propose options using various materials such as washi paper, chirimen crepe fabric, wood, and ceramics.
Minimum order 300 units and up (negotiable depending on the item)
Lead time Approx. 1–3 months after design approval (timing depends on the item)
*Split deliveries available. Additional fees may apply depending on your requirements.
Costs Product processing, prototyping, label design, molds/tooling, etc.
For requests and inquiries, please contact our Circulation Department
Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. ← Click
Dedicated OEM page (case studies & details) is here ← Click
Corporate clients can purchase at wholesale pricing.
Corporate business inquiries, purchasing, and contact requests:Contact Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
OEM Examples
[Character / Anime]
Astro Boy, Black Jack, Chibi Maruko-chan, Snoopy, Monchhichi (Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd.), Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., Rurouni Kenshin,
Pochita (Chainsaw Man), Attack on Titan, Nyanko-sensei (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
[Yuru-chara / Regional / Corporate / Sports]
Kuidore Taro, Tsubakuro (Yakult Swallows), Chukyo-kun (Chukyo TV), Giffy (FC Gifu)
[Vehicles / Public Agencies / Museums]
SLIM lunar lander (JAXA), Ki-61 “Hien” fighter (Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum), “Nagara” sightseeing train (Nagaragawa Railway), Gifu Bus
[Historical Figures / Samurai 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]
Dormouse, Jersey cow, Wolf
We manufacture and wholesale to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across many industries: tourism & souvenir shops, lifestyle goods retailers, department stores, e-commerce and mail-order businesses, doll shops, ceramics shops, lacquerware retailers, stationery & bookstores, kimono retailers, tea producers/retailers, confectionery & food makers, paper specialty stores, shrines and temples, florists, event planning companies, paper museums, general museum shops, global exporters and overseas wholesalers, overseas retail, advertising agencies, promotional goods companies, commemorative gift suppliers, handicraft stores, hobby shops, and washi specialty shops.
Japanese washi souvenirs for international visitors, premium washi products, Japanese culture souvenirs, traditional Japanese crafts for overseas markets
Washi goods for inbound tourism, Japanese cultural gifts, Japanese souvenirs for export, custom traditional craft production
Japanese-style goods for foreign tourists, Japanese gifts for overseas, Mino Washi—Japan’s heritage, popular Japanese souvenirs abroad
Washi gift sets, export-ready washi goods, Japanese traditional handicrafts
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～Gift the rich spirit of Japan～
2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3721, Japan
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
Sales Department: Minowa / Yamashita / Sato
Tel: +81-575-33-0228
Fax: +81-575-35-1363
Mail to https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/index.html
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
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