When does the small sardine fishing season start?

Sales will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at six Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Hiroshima Prefecture.

How can small sardines be eaten?

They are famous for sashimi and tempura, and Aeon Style Hiroshima Fuchu will also sell fried small sardines cooked on-site.

Can I buy small sardines every day?

Sales are only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. They are not available on Wednesdays and weekends due to fishing禁漁 days.

Where are the stores selling them?

The six stores are Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Hiroshima Prefecture: Aeon Style Hiroshima Fuchu, Aeon Style Hiroshima Gion, Aeon Ujina Store, Aeon Miyuki Store, Aeon Style Nishifukushin, and Aeon Hiro Store.

What is the purpose of this sale?

The aim is to promote the inheritance of the local seafood culture through small sardines, a summer tradition of the Seto Inland Sea.

Hiroshima's Summer Tradition "Small Sardine Fishing" Season Opens in 2026

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Aeon will begin selling "small sardines," a summer tradition, at six stores in Hiroshima Prefecture starting June 11th. Aeon Style Hiroshima Fuchu will also offer fried small sardines cooked on-site, promoting the inheritance of Setouchi's seafood culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the small sardine fishing season start?: A: Sales will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at six Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Q: How can small sardines be eaten?: A: They are famous for sashimi and tempura, and Aeon Style Hiroshima Fuchu will also sell fried small sardines cooked on-site.
Q: Can I buy small sardines every day?: A: Sales are only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. They are not available on Wednesdays and weekends due to fishing禁漁 days.
Q: Where are the stores selling them?: A: The six stores are Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Hiroshima Prefecture: Aeon Style Hiroshima Fuchu, Aeon Style Hiroshima Gion, Aeon Ujina Store, Aeon Miyuki Store, Aeon Style Nishifukushin, and Aeon Hiro Store.
Q: What is the purpose of this sale?: A: The aim is to promote the inheritance of the local seafood culture through small sardines, a summer tradition of the Seto Inland Sea.