FURUKAWA SHIKO
Born in the Home of Mino Washi
Founded in 1835 and now in its 191st year, Furukawa Shiko is based in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture — the historic heartland of Mino washi, a Japanese paper tradition that stretches back over 1,300 years. The company works with this remarkable material every day, drawing on centuries of local craftsmanship to produce paper stationery that feels distinctly Japanese. Every sheet carries the quiet warmth and refined texture that only Mino washi can offer, giving each soebumi-sen letter sheet and sticky note a natural, tactile beauty.
Paper That Connects People
In an age when so much of daily life has moved on-screen, Furukawa Shiko believes in the quiet power of paper to carry feelings that a digital message simply cannot. Their philosophy — "the power of paper" — runs through everything they make, from the much-loved soebumi-sen small letter sheets to charming sticky notes designed to accompany a little gift, a kind word or a short message. These are stationery items made to be given as much as they are used, helping people share a little extra thoughtfulness in everyday life.
Designs to Make You Smile
Furukawa Shiko's range is loved for its charm and attention to detail. Soft seasonal illustrations, playful characters, refined patterns and carefully chosen colours come together in products that feel genuinely special to hold. Many items are also available as made-to-order personalised stationery, and the brand is a regular feature at Japan's leading paper and stationery fairs — most recently being honoured at the Stationery Shop Grand Prix 2026. The result is a range of soebumi-sen, sticky notes and everyday paper goods that feel like a small gift in themselves.
