[100th Anniversary Kanetsu] Tetsuchan Studio Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Hands-on Events Including Chikuwa and Kamaboko Making

Kanetsu Delica Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Hiroshi Murakami), which celebrated its 100th anniversary in March 2026, will hold a hands-on event at 'Tetsuchan Studio,' its chikuwa and kamaboko making experience facility, to commemorate its 14th anniversary on April 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday), 2026. Tetsuchan Studio has been cherished by many customers as a hub for conveying the charm of Japan's traditional processed seafood products through experiences of 'seeing, touching, and tasting.' This year, as it celebrates its 14th anniversary, we are holding a commemorative event with the theme 'Two Days of Smiles Gathered,' as a token of gratitude to the local community that has supported us. The event will feature popular hands-on experiences, collaborations with local businesses, and workshops, creating an event that fuses community, food, and experiences, enjoyable for children and adults alike. ■ Event Overview Event Name: Tetsuchan Studio 14th Anniversary Event Dates: April 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Kanetsu Delica Foods Co., Ltd. premises, 'Chikuwa & Kamaboko Handmade Experience Facility Tetsuchan Studio' (5-8 Mukoyomachi Nishi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City) Contents: Hands-on experiences, sales, workshops, etc. *Advance reservations are required for hands-on experiences. ● Hands-on Experience (Advance reservation required) - Chikuwa and Kamaboko Handmade Experience - Experience Fee: 2,000 yen; Duration: Approx. 50 minutes - Reservation Form: https://kanetetsu.resv.jp/reserve/calendar.php?x=1535449207 Learn how to make the chikuwa and kamaboko you eat daily and make them yourself in this popular experience event. You can take your creations home. Reserve here ● Sales & Local Collaboration Projects Izuyone (April 19 only) Sales of 'onigiri' (rice balls) made by an rice master, and rice etc. Inagawa Farm (April 19 only) Sales of seasonal produce and handmade jam from Inagawa Town Chikuwa Demonstration (Both days) Demonstration of freshly grilled chikuwa right before your eyes *Photo is for illustration purposes Tetsuchan Studio (Both days) Special sale of refrigerated products like 'Kani®' and 'Hotate®' at 150 yen each, and other items at special prices. Handmade Experience Facility 'Tetsuchan Studio' Located within the Kanetsu Delica Foods headquarters premises, 'Tetsuchan Studio,' a facility for handmade chikuwa and kamaboko experiences, was established with the desire to make Japan's traditional processed seafood products more familiar to younger generations and to convey their deliciousness. Leveraging its location adjacent to the main factory, we aim to be a place that fosters familiarity with the local community through freshly made products and special limited-time events. Celebrating 100 Years of 'Kanetsu Delica Foods' Kanetsu Delica Foods, a manufacturer of fish paste products based in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, celebrated its 100th anniversary in March 2026. In 1990, all products became free of synthetic preservatives. Furthermore, in 2018, it became the first fish paste product manufacturer to obtain certifications for three food safety management systems: 'ISO22000,' 'FSSC22000,' and 'JFS-C.' We continue to maintain our FSSC22000 certification and are committed to producing 'safe and secure' products. We also engage in unique manufacturing, such as our technology for expressing kamaboko in three dimensions and our seafood reproduction technology using ground fish paste.