This is a frozen scallop adductor muscle product labeled 生食用 (for raw consumption), sold by マリンライフ株式会社 of Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture (its shop name on Rakuten Ichiba is VIVIDLIFE 食品通販). In the ingredients field, L (extra-large) is listed as scallop (produced in Miyagi Prefecture), and M (large) as scallop (produced in Hokkaido and Miyagi Prefecture). Each 1kg comes in a gift box, and you choose the size and the number of boxes. Of the options on Rakuten Ichiba, this article covers three: L (extra-large) 1 box, L (extra-large) 2 boxes, and M (large) 1 box. We organized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are the piece count shown per 1kg (L: 21–25 pieces / M: 26–30 pieces), that it is labeled for raw consumption and was not heated before freezing, and that the pieces are frozen individually so you can take out only what you use.
At a Glance
Key points
- The piece count per 1kg is shown. L (extra-large) has 21–25 pieces, and M (large) has 26–30 pieces
- Labeled for raw consumption and not heated before freezing, and the page says no cooking is needed and they can be eaten as they are
- 1kg of individually frozen pieces is delivered in a gift box. The page says you can take out only as much as you want to use
- Rakuten rating 4.83 (111 reviews). Viewed October 21, 2026. We read 65 of the reviews
Watch out for
- The quantity comes in units of 1 box (1kg), and there is no option for a smaller amount. The page says that after thawing, they should be eaten the same day
- We could not confirm on the product page whether noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message cards are available
Suits: Someone who wants to keep large scallop adductor muscles labeled for raw consumption in the freezer, 1kg at a time
The key points are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 21, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- VIVIDLIFE Scallop Adductor Muscle, 生食用 (for Raw Consumption), Extra-Large/Large, 1kg
- Options
- L (extra-large): 1 box (1kg) / 2 boxes (2kg)
M (large): 1 box (1kg) - Pieces per 1kg
- L 21–25 pieces / M 26–30 pieces
- Raw material origin
- L: produced in Miyagi Prefecture / M: produced in Hokkaido and Miyagi Prefecture (as shown in the ingredients field on Rakuten Ichiba)
- Storage
- The page says to store at −18℃ or below. The best-before date is shown as “2027.09〜” for both L and M
- State
- Labeled for raw consumption, not heated before freezing (individually frozen)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed
- Shipping
- The page says it is scheduled to ship within 2–3 business days
- Noshi and gifting
- Each box comes in a gift box. Noshi support: 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.
The ingredients field lists only scallop, and we could not find an allergen labeling field on the product page. 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 21, 2026)).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (16 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
- VIVIDLIFE Scallop Adductor Muscle, 生食用 (for Raw Consumption), Extra-Large/Large, 1kgThe product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page is a long string with many search words. Here we show only the product name part.
- Type of food
- Scallop adductor muscle (for raw consumption)Source: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (name field; viewed October 21, 2026)
- Amount
- The page says 1 bag, 1kg (in a gift box). The piece count per 1kg is 21–25 for L (extra-large) and 26–30 for M (large). How many people it serves is not stated, so it is not confirmedSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (amount field)
- Options
- Size: L (extra-large) / M (large)
Quantity: 1 box (1kg) / 2 boxes (2kg)
This article covers three: L (extra-large) 1 box, L (extra-large) 2 boxes, and M (large) 1 boxSource: Option fields on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026) - Storage method
- The page says to store at −18℃ or belowSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (storage method field)
- Best-before date
- Shown as “2027.09〜” for both L and M (viewed October 21, 2026; the display may change)Source: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (best-before date field)
- How to thaw
- The page says the thawing method is printed on the gift box. The steps are not written on the product page, so they are not confirmedSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (how-to-thaw field)
- After thawing
- The page says that after thawing, they should be eaten the same day. It also says that refreezing them once thawed may change their qualitySource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (how-to-thaw and “please note” fields)
- Raw material origin
- In the ingredients field, L (extra-large) is listed as scallop (produced in Miyagi Prefecture), and M (large) as scallop (produced in Hokkaido and Miyagi Prefecture). The opening of the product description gives the origin as Hokkaido and Miyagi Prefecture. On the Amazon product pages, the origin is written differently in places between the product name and the description for the same specification (L 1kg×2: the product name says 北海道 宮城県産 (produced in Hokkaido, Miyagi Prefecture), and the description says 宮城県/(北海道) (Miyagi Prefecture / (Hokkaido)))Source: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (ingredients field and opening description), and the Amazon product pages (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed (we could not find it on the product page)
- State / how to eat (whether cooking is required)
- The field for whether it was heated before freezing says it was not heated, and the field for whether cooking is required says it can be eaten as is (labeled for raw consumption). The page also says that because the pieces are frozen individually, you can use only as much as you wantSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (fields for heating before freezing and whether cooking is required, and the opening description)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed (we could not find an allergen labeling field on the product page)
- Delivery
- For every option, the page says it is scheduled to ship within 2–3 business days (viewed October 21, 2026; this may change). We could not find the delivery method (such as whether it is frozen delivery), so it is not confirmedSource: Option fields on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi and gifting
- The page says each box comes in a gift box. We could not confirm on the product page whether noshi is available, the types of inscription, wrapping, or message cardsSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (amount field) and order fields (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The seller is stated as マリンライフ株式会社 (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture). The manufacturer and processor are not confirmedSource: Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (seller field)
- Shop
- VIVIDLIFE 食品通販 (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 viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward. What follows are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.83 / 5 | 111 | October 21, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 98 / 4★ 8 / 3★ 4 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 21, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2023 to June 2026; latest June 2026), plus all 1 review at 2★ (posted January 2024) and all 4 reviews at 3★ (posted December 2023 to November 2024), 65 in total. There were no 1★ reviews. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
There are only 5 reviews at 1★ to 3★ combined, so the strength of a trend cannot be judged from the counts alone. Of the 60 in the default order, 13 were posted on or after October 21, 2024. The counts below are figures we counted by reading the text, and they exclude posts only about delivery or shop service and posts saying they had not yet eaten the product (5).
What Reviewers Praise
Size and thickness of the pieces (50 of 60)
50 of the 60 reviews in the default order say the pieces are large, or thick and satisfying to eat. All 13 posted on or after October 21, 2024 mention the size. 3 reviews also say one 1kg box contained 23 pieces (as stated by the purchasers).
Impressions from eating it as sashimi (11 of 60)
11 reviews say they thawed it and ate it as sashimi, and describe it as sweet, with a smooth, melting texture, and not watery. 2 reviews also say they did not notice a fishy smell.
Satisfying when sautéed or fried (8 of 60)
8 reviews say it was satisfying to eat when butter-sautéed or breaded and deep-fried. 2 of them say it did not shrink much even when cooked.
Used as a gift (8 of 60)
8 reviews say they used it as a gift for parents or family, as oseibo (year-end gift), or as a birthday present. 2 of them say the gift box was attractive and worked well for gifting.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Price (5 of 60 + 1 at 2★)
5 of the 60 reviews in the default order were satisfied with the size and taste but wished the price were a little lower, or said it had gone up compared with before. The single 2★ review also says it was mostly satisfied with the taste and size, but remained unhappy about whether it was worth the price.
Fishy smell (2 of 60 + 1 at 3★)
Reviews mentioning a fishy smell were 2 of the 60 in the default order and 1 of the 4 at 3★. Besides comments that it became slimy and a little fishy-smelling when thawed, or that the smell was disappointing, one review says that eating it whole and thick gives a distinctive smell, so it is better to cut it into about 3 slices.
Not as thick as in the photos (1 of 60 + 1 at 3★)
Reviews saying the diameter was large but the pieces were not as thick as in the photos were 1 of the 60 in the default order and 1 of the 4 at 3★. Both were posted in 2023.
How to check: the piece count per 1kg for each size is in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want scallop adductor muscles that the shop describes as for raw consumption, and you want to choose the size by looking at the piece count per 1kg. If these two conditions apply, this product fits: it shows L (extra-large) 21–25 pieces and M (large) 26–30 pieces, and the shop describes it as for raw consumption (weak points: noshi support could not be confirmed, and the quantity comes in 1kg units).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.83 / 5 (111 reviews). Within what we read, 50 of the 60 in the default order mentioned the size and thickness of the pieces
- The page says it was not heated before freezing and can be eaten as is. The pieces are frozen individually, so you can take out only what you use
- Each box comes in a gift box. 8 of the 60 reviews also say they used it as a gift
Other options: If you want to choose by grade, there is Hokkaido Scallop Adductor Muscle Toku-A/A Grade 1kg (魚の北辰) (1kg, chosen from Toku-A grade and A grade); if wakeari (imperfect/irregular, sold at a discount) adductor muscles are fine, there is Wakeari Raw Hokkaido Scallop Adductor Muscle 1kg (甲羅組).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page 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. Values for the other products are as of each article’s information-as-of date.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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On the Rakuten Ichiba product page, you choose the size and the number of boxes. This article covers three: L (extra-large) 1 box (1kg), L (extra-large) 2 boxes (2kg), and M (large) 1 box (1kg).
This article organizes information published on product pages and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the product page for the latest information.
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Information as of: October 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “VIVIDLIFE 食品通販” product page, Amazon product pages, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
