Sardines
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Takenaka Kanzume
Kyoto (Miyazu, Amanohashidate, Sea of Japan), Japan ✓ verified
The iconic Japanese artisan oil sardine — hand-packed on Miyazu Bay since 1908, its 天の橋立 (Amanohashidate) ma-iwashi in cottonseed oil is a pilgrimage brand in Japan's gourmet-can culture.
At a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kyoto (Miyazu, Amanohashidate, Sea of Japan) |
| Founded | 1908 Founded 1908 (Meiji 41) |
| Company | Heritage artisan cannery |
| Price | $$$$ — luxury |
| Species | Sardinops melanostictus (Japanese sardine / ma-iwashi) · Confirmed |
| Made at | Takenaka Kanzume — Miyazu cannery, Miyazu |
Notable facts
- Hand-packed since 1908 on Miyazu Bay; a pilgrimage brand in Japan's gourmet-can culture.
- The oil sardine is part of an 8-variety 天の橋立 series (hatahata, oyster, conger, firefly squid and more).
- States 真いわし (Sardinops melanostictus) on the label/product pages — label-confirmed species.
- A natural bridge story between Japanese and European sardine canning traditions.
Behind the tin
Takenaka Kanzume is packed at Takenaka Kanzume — Miyazu cannery in Miyazu, Japan.
Products
天の橋立オイルサーディン (真いわし油漬け) 105g
Cottonseed oil, salt, bay leaf Sardinops melanostictus · Confirmed
65g fish weight; ¥1,100 per can — premium/gift tier
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.