This is an 800g (2 packs of 400g) “wakeari” (訳あり, a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason) seasoned umeboshi (調味梅干, salted pickled Japanese plums) with honey, sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 紀州梅本舗 Co., Ltd. (有限会社紀州梅本舗) of Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. The product name includes “紀州南高梅” (Kishu Nankoume, a plum variety), but the country of origin of the plums is not confirmed in the product page’s labeling fields. This article organizes the published product information and review-site posts into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and a guide to the number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 訳あり つぶれ梅 【選べる内容量】 800g ～ 2.4kg はちみつ 塩分2.7% はちみつ梅 梅干し 大粒 つぶれ梅 うめぼし 南高梅 紀州南高梅 ワケあり お漬物 うめ お取り寄せ グルメSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026). Some of the promotional phrases lined up in the product name are omitted |
|---|---|
| Name | Seasoned umeboshi (調味梅干)Source: same as above |
| Amount | 800g (2 packs of 400g). The plum size is labeled “大粒” (large). The guide to the number of servings and the number of plums are not stated, so they are not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Salt content | About 2.7% (the value shown on the product page)Source: same as above |
| What you can choose | Amount: choose from 800g (2 packs of 400g), 1.6kg (4 packs of 400g) or 2.4kg (6 packs of 400g). This article covers the 800g (2 packs of 400g) optionSource: same as above |
| What “wakeari” means here | The product name includes “訳あり” (wakeari) and “つぶれ梅” (crushed plums). The shop’s product images include an explanation to the effect that plums whose skins tore or that lost some of their shape during pickling or packing are sold as crushed plumsSource: text in the product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Storage | Store away from direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity. Precautions after opening are not stated on the product page, so they are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Best-before date | 180 days from the date of manufacture. The number of days remaining at arrival is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Country of origin (raw material) | Not confirmed (not stated in the labeling field. The product name includes “紀州南高梅”)Source: same as above |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The seller’s guidance on whether cooking is needed or how to eat it is not confirmed |
| Delivery | The page says shipping is planned within 5 business days after payment is confirmed. The temperature range for delivery is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the seller is 有限会社紀州梅本舗, Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture. Whether it is also the manufacturer is not stated)Source: same as above |
| Shop | 紀州梅本舗 楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices change, so they are not listed here. Please check the link above for the latest price and stock.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page gives the name “調味梅干” (seasoned umeboshi), the salt content “about 2.7%”, and the ingredient names as follows (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 15, 2026).
| Name | Seasoned umeboshi (調味梅干) |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Plum, pickling ingredients [reduced starch syrup, apple vinegar, salt, honey, yeast extract] / alcohol, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant, vitamin B1, flavoring, sweetener (sucralose) |
| Salt content | About 2.7% |
The ingredients include honey, along with seasoning (amino acids, etc.), an acidulant, flavoring and a sweetener (sucralose). We found no dedicated “allergen labeling” field on the product page, so this is not confirmed. If you have an allergy, contact the shop before buying, or be sure to check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 15, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | 800g (2 packs of 400g). The same page also offers 1.6kg and 2.4kg. The number of servings is not stated, so it is not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store away from direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity. The best-before date is 180 days from manufacture. Precautions after opening are not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The ingredients list honey, a sweetener (sucralose) and others. A dedicated allergen field is not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Support for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards could not be confirmed on the product page | Product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.77 / 5 (2,997 reviews). A breakdown by theme is given in the “What Public Reviews Say” section | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We could not find any statement on the Rakuten Ichiba product page about support for noshi, wrapping or message cards. The keyword field of the description lists gift-related words, but they do not show whether such support is offered, so even the noshi wording is not confirmed. If you are considering it as a gift, asking the shop about the following before buying makes mix-ups less likely.
- Whether noshi and wrapping are supported (not stated on the product page)
- The temperature range for delivery, and whether you can specify a date and time the recipient can receive it (shipping is stated as within 5 business days after payment is confirmed)
- Whether the recipient can check for allergens (a dedicated allergen field is not confirmed)
Among the reviews we read, one post said it was sent to a relative and appreciated (one 2★ review, December 2024; source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 15, 2026; this is only what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.77 / 5 | 2,997 reviews | October 15, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,473 / 4★ 414 / 3★ 70 / 2★ 24 / 1★ 16 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 15, 2026). The reviews are attached to a single product page covering all 3 amounts, so they are not ratings for the 800g option alone.
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 16 reviews rated 1★ (filtered by rating; posted September 2023 to October 2026) and all 24 rated 2★ (filtered by rating; posted September 2023 to July 2026), 100 in total. The counts come from an approximate machine tally based on matching wording, and figures marked “about” are rough guides. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Less salty taste, easy to eat
About 25 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the saltiness is mild and the umeboshi are easy to eat. All 60 of these were posted within the past two years.
Not too sour, with the sweetness of honey
About 22 reviews said the sourness is not too strong and the taste is on the sweet side. The ingredients list honey and reduced starch syrup, and these posts are concentrated in the 4★ to 5★ range.
Large plums with thick, soft flesh
About 22 reviews said the plums are large, with thick and soft flesh.
Not as crushed as the “crushed plums” label suggests
About 16 reviews said the plums were not as crushed as the wakeari label led them to expect, and that many were nicely shaped. All of these were 5★ reviews.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Variation in condition, such as tough or torn skins
Reviews described variation in the condition of the plums, such as tough skins, torn skins, or some plums close to a paste: 8 of the 60 reviews in the default order, 4 of the 16 rated 1★, and 7 of the 24 rated 2★. Within the past two years, the counts are 8, 4 and 6 respectively.
How to check: what the shop says about the wakeari label is summarized in the “What “wakeari” means here” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
A sweetener-like sweetness, or a weak taste
Reviews said the sweetness felt artificial, or that the taste was weak and not enough as a side for rice: 2 of the 60 reviews in the default order, about 5 of the 16 rated 1★, and about 3 of the 24 rated 2★. Within the past two years, the counts are 2 in the default order, 2 to 3 among the 1★ reviews, and about 2 among the 2★ reviews.
How to check: the labeled ingredients and salt content are summarized in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Leaking liquid and packaging
Reviews mentioned the packaging, such as liquid having leaked inside the delivered box: 2 of the 60 reviews in the default order, 1 of the 16 rated 1★, and 1 of the 24 rated 2★. Within the past two years, the counts are 2 in the default order and 1 among the 2★ reviews.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those looking for 800g (2 packs of 400g) of seasoned umeboshi
- Those who want to choose honey-containing seasoned umeboshi by looking at the labeled ingredients and salt content
- Those looking for large umeboshi who are comfortable with what the shop explains as wakeari (torn skins and lost shape)
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with allergies (a dedicated allergen field is not confirmed)
- Those concerned about the labeled additives, such as sweetener and seasoning
- Those who want to check the toughness of the skins and the condition of the plums in advance
- Those who want to know the country of origin of the plums or the manufacturer in advance (not confirmed)
- Those who want to use it as a gift that comes with noshi or wrapping
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 15, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is 800g (2 packs of 400g), and the salt content is about 2.7% according to the product page. The best-before date is 180 days from manufacture, and precautions after opening are not confirmed
- The shop explains the wakeari label as torn skins and lost shape. Some reviews say few plums were crushed, while others mention tough skins, variation in the condition of the plums, or a sweetener-like sweetness
- We could not confirm a dedicated allergen field. If you have allergies, contact the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives
This article organizes information publicly available on retail and review sites. Product details such as contents, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 15, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “紀州梅本舗 楽天市場店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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