Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Ibaraki (Hasaki, Kamisu).
Takagi Shoten
Ibaraki (Hasaki, Kamisu), Japan
Hasaki (Ibaraki) family cannery — across the river from Chōshi — whose cult-favorite 寒いわし (winter sardine) series was suspended in its entirety in January 2026, a live indicator of Japan's iwashi supply crunch.
At a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Ibaraki (Hasaki, Kamisu) |
| Founded | Early Shōwa era (1920s–30s) per company site; exact year not stated |
| Company | Family regional cannery |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinops melanostictus (Japanese sardine / ma-iwashi) — very likely the species |
| Made at | Takagi Shoten — Hasaki cannery, Kamisu |
Notable facts
- The entire 寒いわし (winter sardine) line was announced 休売/out of stock on the official site as of January 15, 2026 — a live indicator of the current iwashi supply crunch (the notice does not state a cause).
- A cult favorite among Japanese canned-fish enthusiasts.
- Located at Hasaki, Kamisu (Ibaraki), directly across the river from Chōshi, Japan's biggest sardine port.
Behind the tin
Takagi Shoten is packed at Takagi Shoten — Hasaki cannery in Kamisu, Japan.
Products
寒いわし水煮 食塩不使用
Water-boiled, no added salt Sardinops melanostictus
Line suspended (休売) as of 2026-01-15
寒いわし蒲焼 100g
Kabayaki glaze Sardinops melanostictus
Line suspended (休売) as of 2026-01-15; ~¥300–400 at Rakuten resellers before suspension
寒いわし水煮 420g
Water/brine (mizuni, large can) Sardinops melanostictus
Line suspended (休売) as of 2026-01-15
Sources
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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