Shikabe Town (鹿部町, Kayabe District, Hokkaido) is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift, and the producer, 株式会社シカベンチャー, is also located in Shikabe Town. The listing gives the origin of the ingredients as Shikabe Town, Hokkaido for the scallops and ma-kombu (kelp), Hokkaido for the gagome kombu (a kelp variety), domestic for the dried squid, and Russia and Germany for the kazunoko (herring roe). The thank-you gift covered in this article, “しかべ松前漬け” (Shikabe Matsumae-zuke), is a frozen matsumae-zuke (a Hokkaido-style pickled dish made with herring roe, kelp, and squid) of seasoned kazunoko, scallops, dried squid and kelp. You apply for it by choosing from 7 amounts, from 2 packs of 250g (500g) to 12 packs (3kg). We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are three: it contains one whole kazunoko, it comes in separate 250g packs, and for the 1kg size you can choose the shipping month.
At a Glance
Key points
- The product description says it contains one whole kazunoko. In the reviews as well, about 22 of the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2024 to October 2026, most recent October 2026; a trend within what we read that may not reflect the product’s current condition) mentioned the size or look of the kazunoko
- Separate 250g packs, in 7 amounts from 500g to 3kg. The product description says the separate packs make it convenient to store
- The listing says the scallops and ma-kombu are from Shikabe Town, Hokkaido (the kazunoko is from Russia and Germany, and the dried squid is domestic)
- Rated 4.7 on Rakuten (582 reviews). As displayed when viewed on October 21, 2026
Watch out for
- The listing does not show noshi (a gift wrapping label) as available, and we found no mention of wrapping or message cards. It is not suited to sending as a gift with noshi
- You can choose the shipping month only for 1kg (250g × 4 packs). For the other amounts, the listing says it is scheduled to ship 1 to 4 weeks after payment is confirmed
Suits: people who want matsumae-zuke with kazunoko and scallops that they can thaw and eat 250g at a time, and people who want to have 1kg shipped in early December to receive it for the year-end and New Year holidays
This is the only matsumae-zuke featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026), so we do not include a comparison with other products. The features come from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 21, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed October 21, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- しかべ松前漬け (Shikabe Matsumae-zuke: kazunoko, scallop and kelp)
- Donation recipient / producer
- Shikabe Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Producer: 株式会社シカベンチャー
- Amount
- 500g / 750g / 1kg / 1.25kg / 2kg / 2.5kg / 3kg
- Per pack
- 250g
- Delivery time
- Only 1kg lets you choose the shipping month. Other amounts ship in order
- Storage
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below). The use-by date is given as 240 days from production
- Allergen labeling
- Soybeans, wheat, squid (as labeled in the ingredient list)
- Donation amount
- Varies with the amount you choose. Please check it on the listing
- Shipping
- Frozen delivery. When shipped in order, it is scheduled to ship 1 to 4 weeks after payment is confirmed
- Noshi / gifts
- Noshi not shown as available (we also found no mention of wrapping or message cards)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredient list says it contains soybeans, wheat and squid in part. Because labeling can change, if you have allergies, please be sure to check the labeling on the listing before you apply to donate, and the label on the thank-you gift after it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 21, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (19 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- しかべ松前漬け (Shikabe Matsumae-zuke: kazunoko, scallop and kelp) 500g to 3kg (Shikabe Town, Hokkaido, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Type of food
- 松前漬け (matsumae-zuke)Source: the “名称” (name) field in the product specifications on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Amount
- The listing says you choose from 250g packs of Shikabe Matsumae-zuke: 2 packs (500g in total), 3 packs (750g), 4 packs (1kg), 5 packs (1.25kg), 8 packs (2kg), 10 packs (2.5kg) or 12 packs (3kg). The number of servings is not given: not confirmedSource: the “内容量” (amount) field in the product specifications on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 500g / 750g / 1kg / 1.25kg / 2kg / 2.5kg / 3kg (all in 250g packs). In addition, the selection field had a separate option for 750g (250g × 3)
Delivery time: for 1kg, besides shipping in order, there are options to ship in early November 2026, early December 2026 or mid-January 2027. The selection field also lists early October 2026, early February 2027 and early March 2027, but these were closed when checked on October 18, 2026. Amounts other than 1kg ship in order onlySource: the selection field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026; availability changes) - Donation amount
- Varies with the combination of the amount and the delivery time you choose. Because the amount changes, it is not given in this article. Please check it on the Rakuten listingSource: the selection field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Storage method
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: the “保存方法” (storage method) field in the product specifications on the listing
- Best-before date
- A use-by date of 240 days from production is given. The number of days remaining on arrival is not confirmedSource: the “消費期限” (use-by date) field in the product specifications on the listing
- Thawing
- We found no description on the listing of how to thaw it or how long it keeps after thawing: not confirmed. The product description says that because it comes in separate packs, it is convenient to storeSource: the product description on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- After opening
- We found no description on the listing of how long it keeps after opening or any precautions: not confirmed
- Ingredients
- Dried squid (domestic), scallop (Shikabe, Hokkaido), kazunoko (herring roe; Russia, Germany), ma-kombu (Shikabe, Hokkaido), soy sauce, gagome kombu (Hokkaido), fermented rice seasoning, sugar, bonito extract, chili pepper, hydrolyzed protein / sorbit (sorbitol), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), (contains soybeans, wheat and squid in part)Source: the “原材料” (ingredients) field in the product specifications on the listing
- Allergen labeling
- The ingredient list says it contains soybeans, wheat and squid in part. We found no inconsistency in the labeling within the listingSource: the “原材料” (ingredients) field in the product specifications on the listing
- Country of origin (ingredients)
- Dried squid: domestic / scallop and ma-kombu: Shikabe Town, Hokkaido / gagome kombu: Hokkaido / kazunoko: Russia, GermanySource: the “原産地” (place of origin) field in the product specifications on the listing
- Place of processing
- not confirmed. The listing gives the producer’s address as Shikabe Town, Kayabe District, Hokkaido, but we found no statement of the place of processingSource: the “生産業者” (producer) field in the product description on the listing
- Condition / how to eat (cooking required?)
- A seasoned matsumae-zuke that arrives frozen. The product description says it goes well with rice or as a snack with drinks. We found no guidance on whether it needs heating or how to thaw itSource: the product specifications and product description on the listing
- Delivery
- The listing says it arrives frozen. It says that if the delivery address changes, a forwarding fee (paid by the recipient on delivery) may be charged due to a service revision by Yamato Transport. It also says that if you do not receive it within 3 days, including the day a missed-delivery notice is left, it will be returned to Shikabe Town and cannot be redeliveredSource: the “配送方法” (delivery method) field in the product specifications and the notes in the product description on the listing
- Shipping time
- When shipped in order, the listing says it is scheduled to ship 1 to 4 weeks after payment is confirmed. It says that if you choose a shipping month, you cannot change the delivery time once that month has begun. It also says that you cannot cancel a donation application, or change or return the thank-you giftSource: the selection field and the notes in the product description on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Noshi / gifts
- The gift section of the listing does not show noshi as available. We also found no mention of wrapping or message cards. An image on the listing says the package seal is being omitted for the time beingSource: the gift section of the listing and an image on the product page (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing gives the producer as 株式会社シカベンチャー (Shikabe Town, Kayabe District, Hokkaido). The product name says it is an original product of 道の駅しかべ (Michi-no-Eki Shikabe, a roadside station)Source: the “生産業者” (producer) field in the product description on the listing, and the product name
- Shop
- Shikabe Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward. What follows is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.7 / 5 | 582 | October 21, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 450 / ★4 107 / ★3 15 / ★2 5 / ★1 5 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 21, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2024 to October 2026, most recent October 2026), all 5 reviews at ★1 (posted March 2023 to January 2026) and all 5 reviews at ★2 (posted January 2022 to September 2026), 70 reviews in total. This is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate figures from our own reading of the posts, and posts that only concern delivery or procedures are not included.
What Reviewers Praise
The look of the whole kazunoko (about 22 of 60)
About 22 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the size or look of the kazunoko, for example that a large kazunoko sat in the center or that it looked just like the photo. Some also wrote that the kazunoko was not broken.
Seasoning that goes with rice or drinks (about 17)
About 17 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it goes great with rice, that they ate it on white rice, or that it goes well with drinks. Several also wrote that they ate it over the year-end and New Year holidays or at New Year.
Plenty of scallops (about 15)
About 15 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it had plenty of scallops or lots of ingredients.
Separate 250g packs (about 11)
About 11 of the 60 reviews in the default order said you can thaw only as much as you will eat, or that because it comes in separate packs they could also share some with family or friends.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Felt the flavor was strong or salty (4)
4 reviews said the flavor felt strong or a little salty: 3 of the 60 in the default order and 1 of the 5 at ★2. The 3 among the 60 in the default order were all ★5 reviews. The 1 at ★2 was posted in 2022.
Container arrived damaged or open (2)
2 of the 5 reviews at ★2 said the plastic of the container was cracked on arrival or that one pack arrived open (posted in 2026 and 2022).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want matsumae-zuke with kazunoko and scallops, and you want to thaw and eat it 250g at a time. If those two are your conditions, this thank-you gift fits: it contains one whole kazunoko, and the listing gives the scallops as from Shikabe Town, Hokkaido (weak points: noshi is not shown as available, and you can choose the shipping month only for 1kg).
- Rated 4.7/5 on Rakuten (582 reviews). Among the 60 reviews we read (which may not reflect the product’s current condition), many mentioned the look of the kazunoko (about 22) and seasoning that goes with rice or drinks (about 17)
- You can choose the amount from 7 options between 500g and 3kg, and for 1kg you can choose a shipping month such as early December. The use-by date is given as 240 days from production
Other options: if you want only seasoned kazunoko rather than matsumae-zuke, there is another Hokkaido thank-you gift, Shiranuka Town Seasoned Kazunoko, Wakeari 600g (200g × 3 Packs).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The page of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that the deduction is applied to the income tax of the year in which furusato nozei is made and to the resident tax of the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”, accessed October 21, 2026). The deduction amount and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the Ministry, your local government, or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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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 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “北海道鹿部町” (Shikabe Town, Hokkaido) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”
