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Kaneko Seed Co., Ltd.

カネコ種苗株式会社Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd.AliasKANEKO SEEDS CO.,LTD.Alias
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
695
Related companies
4
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
1-50-12, Furuichi-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken 371-8503, Japan
Chief executive
Masahiko Kaneko
Capital
1,491,000,000  (14 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
701 people
Employees (consolidated)
695 people
Start date
1947-06-17
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

16
Production and sale of agricultural seeds and seedlingsSale of hydroponic cultivation systemsProduction and sale of bulbs, seeds, seedlings, and horticultural materialsManufacture and sale of greenhouses and agricultural production materialsSale and repair of facility horticulture equipmentSale of agricultural chemicalsSale of resin materialsAll other related business activitiesResearch and developmentSeeds and seedlingsHydroponics and greenhousesAgricultural materialsPesticides and fertilizersHome GardeningFor producersFlower seedlings and seeds
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Related companies

4 COMPANIES
Company name Group Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank Shareholder
Kaneko Seeds Thailand Company Limited
Group Subsidiary
Philippines Kaneko Seeds Corporation
Group Subsidiary
United Genetics Turkey
Group Subsidiary
Japan Seed Association
Group Alliance
Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph
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Network

NETWORK
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History

5 EVENTS

Since its founding 130 years ago, our company has started from seeds and has promoted its business as a comprehensive agricultural company and as a total planner of green business.Sources

FoundingSources

Founded in 1895 (Meiji 28)Sources

Established on June 17, 1947 (Showa 22)Sources

EstablishmentSources

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News

7 ARTICLES

Kaneko's Gardening Catalog 'J.garden' Latest Issue ReleasedSources

Kaneko Seedling Co., Ltd. has published the Spring 2027 issue of 'J.garden,' featuring products for home gardening. The latest issue is a commercial catalog, and details can be checked on the website.

2027 Spring Issue of Gardening News PublishedSources

Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. has published the 2027 spring issue of Gardening News, featuring introductions to new vegetable varieties, reports from production regions, and a guide to selected spring-sown varieties. See the related page for details.

Kaneko Seeds Publishes Three Eustoma Variety VideosSources

On September 24, 2026, Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. published three YouTube videos introducing its Eustoma varieties, including new varieties, trial-sale varieties, and experimental varieties. A characteristics chart is also available for download.

Update of "Partnership Building Declaration"Sources

Kaneko Seed Co., Ltd. announced the "Partnership Building Declaration" on January 13, 2026. They will work on coexistence and mutual prosperity throughout the supply chain, stable supply of seeds in collaboration with external partners, and proposing products with low environmental impact. They also commit to complying with the "Promotion Criteria" and promoting human rights, compliance, and occupational safety and health with business partners.

Publication of 'Horticulture News' Autumn 2026 IssueSources

The Autumn 2026 issue, which includes new vegetable varieties, regional reports, and a guide to specially selected autumn sowing varieties, has been completed.

Kaneko's Gardening Catalog 'J.garden' Latest Issue ReleasedSources

Kaneko Seeds has released the latest issue of its gardening catalog 'J.garden' for fall 2026, featuring products for home gardening.

Kaneko Seeds Sample Fair Renamed to 'KANEKO GREEN FES'Sources

The 2026 exhibition will be held in October at G Messe Gunma in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, with no event in January, and it will be held exclusively for industry professionals.

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information5070001000715
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
カネコ種苗株式会社
Trade name (kana)
カネコシュビョウ
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒371-0844 群馬県前橋市古市町1丁目50番地12
Postal code
3710844
Prefecture code
10
City code
201
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2018-07-09
Change date
2017-12-01
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
平成29年12月1日熊本市中央区国府一丁目13番3号前田農薬株式会社(8330001004307)を合併
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
71
Correction type
1
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
730733
METI gBizINFO5070001000715
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
5070001000715
Trade name
カネコ種苗株式会社
Trade name (kana)
カネコシュビョウ
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
群馬県前橋市古市町1丁目50番地12
Postal code
3710844
Prefecture
群馬県
Prefecture code
10
City or district
前橋市
City code
201
Street address
古市町1丁目50番地12
Organisation type
301
Processing type
71
Correction type
1
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長  金子 昌彦
Capital
1491267000
Employees
726
Employees (male)
499
Employees (female)
117
Business summary
1.野菜・飼料作物・花の種子の育種・バイテク研究 2.植物工場、養液栽培プラントの開発 3.種子生産 4.温室建築、造園工事設計・施工 5.種苗・花き・農薬・施設園芸用諸資材卸売
Website URL
Year founded
Business category
I:卸売業、小売業
Date established
1947-06-17
Unified government qualification - grade
A|A||
Unified government qualification - business items
124|129|224|229
Update date
2018-07-09
Key information
5070001000715
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Sources & updates

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