A Message from Us
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Unwavering confidence and pride—these are the qualities we have cultivated over the years. They stem from our accomplishments in transforming countless “thoughts,” “connections,” and “bonds” into a wide variety of tangible forms, and from the diverse techniques we have developed along the way.
Building upon this foundation, Nishikawa strives to venture into new and unexplored realms, constantly seeking to create innovative forms never seen before.
We are committed to engaging with both our customers and paper with honesty and sincerity, aiming to create heartfelt products that bring mutual joy and satisfaction. -
Company Overview
- Company Name
- Nishikawa Paper Industry Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- Late Taisho Era (Early 1920s)
- Company Established
- February 16, 1975
- President
- Saori Nishikawa
- Capital
- ¥10,000,000
- Business Description
- Comprehensive processing and manufacturing of paper crafts, including shikishi (decorative square paper), tanzaku (poetic strips), wacho (traditional Japanese notebooks), goshuincho (Japanese temple or shrine stamp books), sutra writing paper, and decorative boxes.
- Location
- 3 Takahatacho Kamitoba Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi Kyoto 601-8101 Japan
- TEL / FAX
- +81-75-661-5591 / +81-75-661-5593
- support@nishikawashigyo.com
- Web
- https://nishikawashigyo.com
Company Profile
Establishment Phase
- 1920s
- Shigeyuki Nishikawa moved from Kochi to Kyoto with his wife, Toyo, and began board lamination processing for shikishi
(decorative square paper). - 1960
- Masaru Nishikawa established Nishikawa Paper Works.
Enabling Mass Production: Combining Handcrafting with Machinery
- 1968
- Introduced a laminating machine to automate the bonding of washi (Japanese paper) and core paper.
- 1970
- Introduced an edge-wrapping machine for shikishi.
- 1975
- Incorporated as Nishikawa Paper Industry Co., Ltd., with Masaru Nishikawa appointed as Representative Director.
- 1980
- Constructed new headquarters.
Evolving with Craftsmanship: Shaping Our Unique Identity
- 2020
- Following the passing of Masaru Nishikawa, Mariko Nishikawa was appointed as Representative Director.
- 1990
- Expanded warehouse facilities.
- 2016
- Certified as a “Wise Management Practice Model Company” by Kyoto Prefecture for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- 2020
- Saori Nishikawa was appointed as Representative Director.
- 2020
- Awarded the Kyoto Prefecture “Excellent SME Award” in the Manufacturing Category.
- 2022
- Launched factory tours and workshops.
- 2023
- Opened the original shop “紙加美~Kami Kami~” on the company premises.
- 2023
- Recognized by Kyoto City as a “Company That Weaves the Next 1000 Years” in the Social and Regional Contribution category.
- 2023
- Received the Kyoto City “Shining Regional Company Award.”