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Kano no Takumi Tanba, operated by EG Cycle Co., Ltd., makes and sells Japanese deer pet food in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture. Since 2007, the company has focused on using wild deer raised amid the region’s rich vegetation, turning animals culled for agricultural and forestry management into pet-food ingredients. It reports making use of more than 85% of each deer, with an emphasis on reducing waste and supporting satoyama landscape conservation.

Products are made from 100% Japanese deer and include dried treats, raw meat, and retort-packaged food. The dried range is prepared using the company’s original “Shin-Fuukan” process, designed to retain juices while concentrating flavor and nutrients. Raw deer meat is sourced from facilities meeting food standards and kept at minus 25°C or colder. The range also includes calcium-rich spare ribs, emergency food for pets, and deer tripe. Beyond deer products, the company offers pesticide-free vegetables grown by a staff member and Honoka, a colorless, vacuum-distilled wood vinegar liquid for pet care.