This is a frozen himono (salted and dried fish) set that includes nodoguro (akamutsu) listed as from Yamaguchi and Korea, sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 越前宝や (株式会社たからや商店) of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. Where it was processed is not confirmed. This article centers on the “6 kinds, 13 pieces (small nodoguro)” option you can choose on the page. One nodoguro comes with five other kinds of fish, including hokke (Atka mackerel), karei (righteye flounder) and hatahata (sailfin sandfish). The “5 kinds, 11 pieces (small nodoguro)” option, without the karei, is also covered under Basic Information. The small nodoguro is 60–80 g. We lay out the amount, shelf life, gifting and reviews in that order. Its features are that six kinds of fish arrive at once including nodoguro, and that a best-before date of 30 days from shipping is shown for frozen.
At a Glance
Key points
- 6 kinds, 13 pieces, including 1 nodoguro (akamutsu). It comes with 2 hokke, 2 karei, 4 hatahata or megisu (deep-sea smelt), 2 sanma (Pacific saury) or kamasu (barracuda), and 2 mackerel fillets or herring.
- The best-before date is 30 days from shipping when frozen. It arrives needing to be kept frozen (−18°C or below). The shelf life after thawing is not confirmed.
- A frozen dried fish you grill to eat. The page says to cook it in a grill or toaster oven, and instructions for eating it are enclosed. A gift box is also mentioned.
- Rakuten rating: 4.47 (1,199 reviews). Among the 3 dried fish items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), the number is on the lower side (the other 2 are 4.73 from 124 reviews and 4.58 from 2,216 reviews; as shown on Rakuten, viewed October 18, 2026. We read 107 review texts in total. This may not reflect the product’s current condition).
Watch out for
- The small nodoguro is 60–80 g. The medium is 130–160 g and the extra large is about 300 g, so the specs are divided by size.
- There is no field to choose between hatahata and megisu, between sanma and kamasu, or between mackerel and herring. The page says the contents of the set may change depending on the catch.
Suits: People who want to eat a variety of fish including nodoguro. People who know the size of the small nodoguro and also want to use it as a gift.
The range of comparison is the 3 dried fish items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 18, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten.
Compared with 3 Similar Items
The 3 dried fish items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten, and a rating moves more easily when the number of reviews is small. For this product we read 107 review texts in total (see “What Public Reviews Say” for details). The rating figures may not reflect the product’s current condition. The table lists this article first, then the others in Japanese alphabetical order of product name.
| Product | Contents | Best-Before Date (Frozen) | Rakuten Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 越前宝や Dried Fish Set with NodoguroThis article | 6 kinds, 13 piecesIncludes nodoguro (akamutsu) | 30 daysfrom shipping | 4.471,199 reviews |
| Saikyo-zuke & Kasu-zuke Gift Set “Miyabi (雅)”鳥取門永 | 6 kinds, 18 piecesSaikyo-zuke 4, kasu-zuke 2 | 180 days | 4.73124 reviews |
| Dried Fish Set “No Additives, No Colorants”唐津 岩本商店 | 4–5 kinds, 6–14 fishChoose from 4 sets | 30 days | 4.582,216 reviews |
Click a product name to go to its article. The best-before dates are the frozen values written in each article.
- The best-before date is 30 days from shipping when frozen. Among the 3 dried fish items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), this is shorter than the 180 days of the saikyo-zuke & kasu-zuke set, and the same as the 30 days of the Karatsu dried fish set.
- The Rakuten rating is 4.47 (1,199 reviews). Among the 3 dried fish items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), the number is lower than the other 2 (4.73 from 124 reviews and 4.58 from 2,216 reviews). The review count is higher than the item with 124 reviews and lower than the item with 2,216.
Basic Information
- Product name
- 越前宝や Dried Fish Set with Nodoguro, 6 Kinds, 13 Pieces (Small Nodoguro)
- Amount
- 6 kinds, 13 pieces: 1 nodoguro (akamutsu), 2 hokke, 2 karei and more
- Options
- Nodoguro in small (60–80 g), medium (130–160 g) or extra large (about 300 g). A 5 kinds, 11 pieces option (small nodoguro) without the karei is also available
- Storage
- Keep frozen (−18°C or below)
- Best-before date
- 30 days from shipping when frozen
- Country of origin
- Nodoguro is from Yamaguchi and Korea. The other fish are listed in the details
- How to eat
- Arrives frozen. The page says to cook it in a grill or toaster oven
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed
- Noshi / Gift
- The page shows support for noshi paper (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards. A gift box is included (the types of noshi inscription are Not confirmed)
- Seller
- 株式会社たからや商店 (Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredients field lists fish and salt, and the product page has 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”, viewed October 18, 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
- 越前宝や Dried Fish Set with Nodoguro, 6 Kinds, 13 Pieces (Small Nodoguro)The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the name up to the specification is shown here.
- Amount
- The 6 kinds, 13 pieces are: 1 nodoguro (akamutsu), 2 hokke, 2 karei, 4 hatahata or megisu, 2 sanma or kamasu, and 2 mackerel fillets or herring. The page says the contents of the set may change depending on the catch. The number of servings is not stated, so it is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 18, 2026)
- Options
- Sets: 6 kinds, 13 pieces (choose small, medium or extra large nodoguro) / 5 kinds, 11 pieces (small nodoguro. No karei; 1 nodoguro, 2 hokke, 4 hatahata or megisu, 2 sanma or kamasu, 2 mackerel fillets or herring)
Nodoguro size: small 60–80 g / medium 130–160 g / extra large about 300 g (the extra large showed as sold out when we viewed it)
Delivery date: there is a field for choosing the arrival date and purpose, and options with a Father’s Day or Mother’s Day card are also availableSource: option fields and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 18, 2026) - Storage method
- Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-before date
- The page says 30 days from shipping when frozen and 3 days when chilled. Because it is a fresh product, the page asks you to eat it soon after it arrivesSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Thawing method
- Not confirmed. The shelf life after thawing is also Not confirmed
- Ingredients
- 6 kinds, 13 pieces: akamutsu, hokke, karei, hatahata or megisu, sanma or kamasu, saba (mackerel) or herring, salt. 5 kinds, 11 pieces: the same composition without the kareiSource: ingredients field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Country of origin
- The page lists akamutsu (nodoguro) as from Yamaguchi and Korea, hokke from Japan, the United States and Russia, karei from Fukui, hatahata from Japan, megisu from Japan, sanma from Japan and Taiwan, kamasu from Japan, saba from Japan, and herring from Norway. It explains that the karei will be one of アカガレイ, ヤナギムシガレイ, べたがれい, ナメタカレイ, 白かれい or ソウハチカレイ, depending on the seasonSource: ingredients field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed. The seller is located in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, but the page does not say that this is where it is processedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- A dried fish (ichiyaboshi, dried overnight) that arrives frozen. The page says to grill it in a grill, toaster oven or similar, and instructions for eating it are enclosedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Delivery
- Arrives frozen. The delivery time slot is Not confirmed. The page says orders placed by 12:00 are shipped the same day (excluding the shop’s days off)Source: shipping estimate on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi / Gift
- Rakuten’s display shows support for noshi paper (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards. The page mentions a gift box, and says the dried fish arrive individually and simply wrapped. The types of noshi inscription and whether a name can be written are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 18, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Seller
- 株式会社たからや商店 (Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shop
- 福井の干物・西京漬専門 越前宝や (Rakuten Ichiba)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.47 / 5 | 1,199 reviews | October 18, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 763 / 4★ 307 / 3★ 80 / 2★ 32 / 1★ 17 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 18, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted April 2012 to July 2026; latest July 2026), all 17 reviews rated 1★ (posted May 2014 to August 2025) and 30 of the 32 rated 2★ (posted June 2013 to October 2024), 107 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 reading the text and counting. One review can fall under more than one point.
What Reviewers Praise
Gift was appreciated (about 40 of the first 60)
About 40 reviews said it was sent to parents, seniors or people who had helped them, and was appreciated. Gift occasions such as Father’s Day and Mother’s Day stand out. There are also about 13 among reviews posted in the last 2 years (since October 18, 2024).
Repeat purchases (about 17)
About 17 reviews said they send it every year or order it regularly. Some wrote that they keep sending it to their parents’ home or to a father-in-law.
Many kinds, and the fun of getting nodoguro (about 13)
About 13 reviews said the many kinds of fish make choosing fun, or that they liked having nodoguro included. Nodoguro was mentioned in about 25 of the first 60 reviews.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 18, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Of the 47 reviews rated 1★ and 2★ in total, 3 were posted in the last 2 years. Most were posted from 2013 to 2023.
Fish are small, thin, or have little to eat (10 of the 17 at 1★, 18 of the 30 at 2★)
A total of 28 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said the fish were small, thin or had little to eat. These include some that mentioned the small size of the nodoguro. Some also said it was smaller than in the photo on the page. The product page gives sizes only for the nodoguro (small 60–80 g, medium 130–160 g, extra large about 300 g). We found no size given for the other fish.
How to check: the nodoguro sizes are summarized in the “Options” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
How the taste came across (8 of the 17 at 1★, 12 of the 30 at 2★)
A total of 20 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it was not salty enough, had little fat, was hard or was dry. How taste comes across differs from person to person.
Freezer burn, thawing, packaging and delivery (4 of the 17 at 1★, 6 of the 30 at 2★)
A total of 10 reviews said the fish had freezer burn, had thawed when it arrived, the box was damaged, or the delivery date and time were mistaken. Two of them were within the last 2 years.
How to check: the storage condition is in the “Storage” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 18, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: If you want to eat a variety of fish including nodoguro, and want to keep it frozen and grill a little at a time, these two conditions fit this product: 6 kinds, 13 pieces including 1 nodoguro (akamutsu), with a best-before date of 30 days from shipping when frozen (weak point: the small nodoguro is 60–80 g).
- 6 kinds, 13 pieces: 1 nodoguro (akamutsu) together with five other kinds, including hokke, karei, and hatahata or megisu
- A gift box is included, and the page shows noshi paper (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards. About 40 of the first 60 reviews we read said it was sent as a gift and appreciated
- Reviews at 1★ and 2★ often said the fish were small. You can choose the nodoguro size from small, medium or extra large
Other options: For marinated fish, 鳥取門永 Saikyo-zuke & Kasu-zuke Gift Set “Miyabi (雅)”, 6 Kinds, 18 Pieces (best-before date 180 days when frozen). To choose from 4 sets, 唐津 岩本商店 Dried Fish Set “No Additives, No Colorants” (best-before date 30 days when frozen).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 18, 2026). These are trends in the reviews 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 18, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 18, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page (越前宝や), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
