Japanese Pure Honey 1000g Jar (国産純粋はちみつ 1000g 瓶) is a 1 kg jar sold on Rakuten Ichiba by the shop はちみつの恵, labeled with honey as the ingredient and Japan as the country of origin. The manufacturer and seller is stated as 株式会社FULL of Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We organized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, whether it works as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are a 1 kg jar, room-temperature storage, and a best-before date of 2 years from the date of manufacture.
At a Glance
Key points
- One 1000g (1 kg) jar. The ingredient is labeled as honey and the country of origin as Japan
- Room-temperature storage; best-before date 2 years from the date of manufacture. The page says to store it at room temperature away from direct sunlight. It also says that honey turning white and solid as it crystallizes is a property of honey and that the quality is unchanged
- Rakuten rating 4.64 (6,263 reviews). Viewed October 15, 2026 (the rating is as shown on Rakuten and may not reflect the product’s current condition)
- For every 3 jars of the same product and size ordered to the same address, 1 extra jar is delivered, according to the product description (viewed October 15, 2026; the details may change)
Watch out for
- The notes on the product page say that honey should not be given to infants under 1 year old
Suits: People who want honey labeled as Japan-produced, kept at room temperature and used 1 kg at a time
Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page of はちみつの恵 (viewed October 15, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 15, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Japanese Pure Honey 1000g Jar (はちみつの恵; 国産純粋はちみつ 1000g 瓶)
- Amount
- 1000g (1 kg), jar
- Ingredient / Country of Origin
- Ingredient: honey / Country of origin: Japan
- Storage
- The page says to store it at room temperature away from direct sunlight
- Best-Before Date
- Stated as 2 years from the date of manufacture
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- Price
- Not listed because it changes
- Shipping
- Shown as scheduled to ship within 1–3 days (excluding the shop’s holidays)
- Noshi / Gift
- No indication that noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label) is available. The page says an itemized statement is not included in the package (wrapping and message cards: 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.
For ingredients and allergen labeling, we did not find any allergen labeling on the product page other than the ingredient name (honey). If you have an allergy, ask the seller 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 15, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “Not confirmed” items (13 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
- Japanese Pure Honey 1000g Jar (はちみつの恵; 国産純粋はちみつ 1000g 瓶)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Amount
- 1000g (1 kg). The container is a jar. The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Options
- On the same product page, you can choose a 300g jar, 600g jar, 1000g jar, 500g plastic container or 1000g plastic container. This article covers the 1000g jarSource: size selection field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Bulk Purchase
- The page says that for every 3 jars ordered, 1 extra jar is delivered (for example, 4 jars for an order of 3, and 8 jars for an order of 6). This is limited to the same product, the same size and the same delivery addressSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The page says to store it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. It also says that honey turning white and solid as it crystallizes is a property of honey and that the quality is unchangedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- Stated as 2 years from the date of manufactureSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- After Opening
- We did not find any statement on storage or shelf life after opening: Not confirmed
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The ingredient is stated as honey and the country of origin as JapanSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Processing Location
- Not confirmed
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- We did not find any guidance on whether heating is needed. The product name shown on the Rakuten product page contains the word “非加熱” (a word meaning “not heated”), but we did not find any statement in the product description about whether it is heated or not. As a caution, the page says that honey should not be given to infants under 1 year oldSource: product name and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Shipping
- The page shows that it arrives at room temperature and is scheduled to ship within 1–3 days (excluding the shop’s holidays). Itemized statements and similar documents are not included; if you need one, the page asks you to write that in the remarks field on the order screenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Stated as manufactured and sold by 株式会社FULL (福岡県八女市立花町北山4760; Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Shop
- はちみつの恵 (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
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) | 4.64 / 5 | 6,263 | October 15, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,814 / 4★ 1,019 / 3★ 193 / 2★ 77 / 1★ 160 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 15, 2026)
What we read: the first 57 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2025 to October 2026, latest October 2026), 30 reviews filtered to 1★ (posted December 2023 to September 2026) and 30 filtered to 2★ (posted October 2021 to August 2026), 117 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Reviews rated 1★ and 2★ make up about 4% of the total (237 of 6,263), but we filtered for them and read them to pick up points of concern. The counts below are approximate, from our reading of the text, and do not include posts only about shipping or the shop’s service.
What Reviewers Praise
Many ways to use it (about 16 of 57)
About 16 of the 57 reviews in the default order said they use it in cooking, with yogurt, in drinks such as black tea, or on toast.
Japan-produced (about 14)
About 14 of the 57 reviews in the default order said they had been looking for Japan-produced honey, or chose it because it is Japan-produced.
How to check: the country-of-origin labeling is summarized in the “Ingredient / Country of Origin” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
The large 1 kg size (about 11)
About 11 of the 57 reviews in the default order said the 1 kg jar was large, or that they used it up quickly despite the large amount.
Little distinctive taste, easy to eat (about 10)
About 10 of the 57 reviews in the default order said it has little distinctive taste, is not too sweet, is runny and light, and is easy to eat. Some also wrote that it is not for people looking for a thick, rich honey.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Felt the taste or stickiness was like starch syrup (about 18 of the 30 rated 1★, about 10 of the 30 rated 2★)
About 18 of the 30 reviews filtered to 1★ and about 10 of the 30 filtered to 2★ said the taste, aftertaste or stickiness felt like mizuame (a Japanese starch syrup), or that the floral aroma and flavor typical of honey were weak. Some also wrote that they had doubts about the ingredients.
How to check: the ingredient name and country of origin shown on the product page are summarized in the “Ingredient / Country of Origin” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Did not harden even in cold weather (about 6 of the 30 rated 1★, about 4 of the 30 rated 2★)
About 6 of the 30 reviews rated 1★ and about 4 of the 30 rated 2★ said it did not crystallize in cold weather or even in the refrigerator. On the other hand, the default order also included 2 reviews rated 5★ that said it had turned white and solid.
How to check: the seller’s guidance on crystals is in the “Storage Method” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Distinctive aroma, or felt rather sweet (about 4 of 57)
About 4 of the 57 reviews in the default order said the aroma had a distinctive character or that it tasted rather sweet.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want honey labeled as Japan-produced, and you want to keep 1 kg on hand at room temperature. If those two are your conditions, this product, stated as country of origin Japan, a 1000g jar, room-temperature storage and a best-before date of 2 years from the date of manufacture, meets them.
- The Rakuten rating is 4.64 / 5 (6,263 reviews). Within what we read, many reviews mentioned the many ways to use it (about 16 of 57) and that it is Japan-produced (about 14)
- On the other hand, among the reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, a cluster of reviews said the taste or stickiness felt like starch syrup (about 18 of the 30 rated 1★)
Other options: if you want to choose the type of honey, there is Japanese Honey, Choose-Your-Type 600g × 2 Jars Set, Gifu-Grown (Mitsubachi-mura / Kasuga Apiary) (600g × 2 jars), where you can choose from 春桜蜜 (spring cherry-blossom honey), 春の里山蜜 (spring satoyama honey), 初夏の里山蜜 (early-summer satoyama honey), 夏の深山蜜 (summer deep-mountain honey) and 伊吹百草蜜 (Ibuki hundred-flowers honey).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026). The reviews are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
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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Information as of: October 15, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of はちみつの恵, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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