This is a frozen set of himono (salted and dried fish) sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 岩本商店 of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture (listed as 九州唐津ひもの鯨海産物の岩本商店). The product page labels the horse mackerel (maji), mackerel and surume squid as from Karatsu, and you choose from four sets, A to D, in the order section. The “7 kinds” in the product name is the number of fish types and processing styles listed in the name, not the number you choose. We organized what the Rakuten product page and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and public reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are a choice of four sets, seasoning of only salt, soy sauce, mirin and sugar according to the shop, and a 30-day best-before date when frozen.
At a Glance
Key points
- Choose from four sets, A to D (the product page describes A as 4 kinds, 6 pieces; B as 4 kinds, 6 pieces; C as 5 kinds, 14 pieces; and D as 5 kinds, 14 pieces). The fish and the way they are processed differ by set
- Seasoning is only salt, soy sauce, mirin and sugar, and the shop states that no chemical seasonings, preservatives or artificial colorants are used
- The best-before date is 30 days when frozen, and after thawing it is 3 days in the refrigerator (5°C or below), according to the page
Rakuten rating: 4.58 / 5 (2,216 reviews). Viewed October 13, 2026
Watch out for
- We did not find a thawing method or a dedicated allergen labeling field on the product page
- For some sets the weight of the sardines and other fish is not given, so the total weight is unknown
Suits: People who want to choose from four sets with different combinations of horse mackerel, mackerel, squid, sardines and stingray fin, and receive them frozen
The key points are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 13, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Additive-Free, Colorant-Free Dried Fish Set (唐津 岩本商店)
- Amount
- Varies by set. Four sets, A to D (see “Choices” below)
- Choices
- A Dried Fish Tasting Set / B Sake Companion Set / C Hearty Volume Set / D Repeat Customers’ Favorite Set (the shop’s wording)
- Storage
- Frozen (−18°C or below), according to the page
- Best-Before Date
- 30 days when frozen; 3 days in the refrigerator (5°C or below) after thawing, according to the page
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- Shipping
- Shipped about 3 days before the specified date, according to the page
- Noshi / Gift
- The page has entries for noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label), wrapping and message cards (the types of noshi inscription and the form of wrapping are Not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
Among the ingredients, the page does not show those of the butterflied horse mackerel, the sardines or the stingray fin, and there is no dedicated allergen labeling field. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed October 13, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- Additive-Free, Colorant-Free Dried Fish Set (唐津 岩本商店)The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here. The “7 kinds” in the product name is the number of fish types and processing styles listed in the name; what you choose in the order section is one of the four sets, A to D. “No additives, no colorants” is the wording the shop put in the product name, and is not something we have verified.
- Amount
- The price is shown as the same for all four sets (the price itself is not given in this article). The contents of each set are under “Choices” below. The number of servings is Not confirmedSource: order section and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Choices
- A Dried Fish Tasting Set (干物食べ比べセット, 4 kinds, 6 pieces): horse mackerel dried in soy sauce and mirin (about 60 g) x 2 / lightly salted butterflied horse mackerel (about 60 g) x 2 / lightly salted butterflied mackerel (about 400 g) x 1 / one-night-dried surume squid (about 200 g) x 1
B Sake Companion Set (お酒のおともセット, 4 kinds, 6 pieces): horse mackerel dried in soy sauce and mirin x 2 / butterflied horse mackerel x 2 / domestic stingray fin 50 g / one-night-dried surume squid (about 180 g) x 1
C Hearty Volume Set (ボリューム満点セット, 5 kinds, 14 pieces): horse mackerel dried in soy sauce and mirin x 2 / butterflied horse mackerel x 2 / 4 sardines / 5 urume iwashi (a kind of sardine) / one-night-dried surume squid (about 180 g) x 1
D Repeat Customers’ Favorite Set (リピーター人気セット, 5 kinds, 14 pieces): horse mackerel dried in soy sauce and mirin x 2 / butterflied horse mackerel x 2 / 4 sardines / 5 urume iwashi (a kind of sardine) / domestic stingray fin 50 g
The weight of the sardines in sets C and D is not given, so the total weight is Not confirmedSource: order section on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026) - Storage Method
- Frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-Before Date
- 30 days when stored frozen. After thawing, 3 days in the refrigerator (5°C or below), according to the pageSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Thawing Method
- We did not find it in the product description on the page, so it is Not confirmed. It may be written in the images in the description, but we did not check them this time
- Cautions After Opening
- Apart from the shelf life after thawing (3 days in the refrigerator at 5°C or below), this is Not confirmed
- Ingredients
- Horse mackerel dried in soy sauce and mirin: horse mackerel, salt, soy sauce (defatted processed soybeans [non-GMO], wheat, salt, sugar, alcohol), mirin (rice, rice koji, brewing alcohol, sugars, salt) / Mackerel: mackerel, salt / One-night-dried surume squid: surume squid, salt. The ingredient fields for the butterflied horse mackerel, sardines, urume iwashi and domestic stingray fin are Not confirmed. The shop states that the seasoning is only salt, soy sauce, mirin and sugar, and that no chemical seasonings, preservatives or artificial colorants are usedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The horse mackerel, mackerel and surume squid are labeled as from Karatsu. We did not find the origin of the sardines, and the stingray fin is described only as “domestic stingray fin”. A dedicated origin field is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Processing Location
- Karatsu, Saga Prefecture (the maker is a processor and states that all items are made in-house)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Frozen dried fish (vacuum-packed). Guidance on whether cooking, such as grilling, is required is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shipping
- It arrives frozen (the name of the delivery service is Not confirmed). For the arrival date, you choose from “as early as possible”, “specify the arrival date in the remarks field”, and a time-limited guaranteed arrival date (the most recent being Respect for the Aged Day, which changes with the season)Source: order section and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Manufacturer
- 岩本商店 (Karatsu, Saga Prefecture). The seller is stated to be 九州唐津ひもの鯨海産物の岩本商店Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi / Gift
- The page has entries for noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label), wrapping and message cards. The types of noshi inscription and the form of wrapping (such as whether it comes in a gift box) are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026)
- Shop
- 九州唐津ひもの鯨海産物の岩本商店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point. Rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. The points below are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.58 / 5 | 2,216 | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,502 / 4★ 554 / 3★ 117 / 2★ 25 / 1★ 18 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 57 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted February 2010 to August 2026; latest August 2026), all 18 reviews rated 1★ (posted April 2010 to December 2025) and all 25 rated 2★ (posted March 2010 to July 2019), 100 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate figures from our reading of the text, and do not include posts that are only about shipping or the shop’s service. The points that reviewers note are counted from the 43 reviews rated 1★ and 2★, most of which were posted between 2010 and 2016.
What Reviewers Praise
Gift was appreciated (about 28 of the 57)
Of the 57 reviews in the default order, about 28 said they used it as a gift for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, oseibo (year-end gift), ochugen (mid-year gift), a birthday and so on, and that the recipient was pleased. Some of these were written by people who did not eat it themselves and passed on what the recipient told them.
Satisfied with the taste (about 30)
Of the 57 reviews in the default order, about 30 mentioned the taste of the horse mackerel, mackerel or squid and said they were satisfied.
Large amount and variety make it easy to compare (about 20)
Of the 57 reviews in the default order, about 20 said there are many kinds, the amount is large, or they could compare the kinds.
Reassuring with no additives or colorants (6)
Of the 57 reviews in the default order, 6 said they felt reassured because it has no additives or colorants.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Horse mackerel is small, thin or bony (7 of the 43 rated 1★ and 2★)
7 reviews said the horse mackerel is thin or small, or that the small bones bother them. These were posted between 2010 and 2019.
How to check: the contents of each set and the weight of one horse mackerel (about 60 g) are given in the “Choices” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Not much fat, dry texture (about 8)
About 8 reviews said there is little fat or that the fish felt dry. These were posted between 2010 and 2015.
Arrived on a different date than specified (4)
4 reviews said the package arrived on a date different from the one specified. All were rated 1★, and they were posted between 2015 and 2022.
How to check: how to choose the arrival date is summarized in the “Shipping” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 13, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: It suits people who want to choose from four sets, A to D, with different combinations of horse mackerel, mackerel, squid, sardines and stingray fin, and receive them frozen. Whichever set you choose, the page states a best-before date of 30 days when frozen and 3 days in the refrigerator (5°C or below) after thawing (a weak point: we did not find a thawing method on the product page).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.58 / 5 (2,216 reviews). Among the 100 reviews we read, many said the gift was appreciated (about 28 of the 57 in the default order) or that they were satisfied with the taste (about 30)
- Most of the 1★ and 2★ reviews we read, which mention small horse mackerel and little fat, were posted between 2010 and 2016
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 13, 2026). These are trends in the reviews within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
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Information as of: October 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “九州唐津ひもの鯨海産物の岩本商店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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