Numazu City (Shizuoka Prefecture) is the municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift under furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), and it is where the processor, Yamayoshi Suisan Co., Ltd. (有限会社山由水産; 志下, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture), is located. The listing says the fish used as raw material come mainly from the United States, Norway, Russia, Ireland, South Korea and other countries, and Numazu City is the final place of processing. The thank-you gift covered in this article, “訳あり干物 1.5kg〜4.5kgセット” (a wakeari himono set; “wakeari” is a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason, and himono means salted and dried fish), is a frozen assortment of at least 3 kinds of himono, always including hokke (Atka mackerel), with the fish types left to the provider. When applying, you choose the amount and the preferred shipping month. We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gifting, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the listing are the three amount options, a best-before date of 180 days frozen from the date of manufacture, and that you can choose the preferred shipping month.
At a Glance
Key Points
- An assortment with the fish types left to the provider, in your choice of 1.5kg, 3.0kg or 4.5kg. The listing says you receive at least 3 kinds, always including hokke, from fish such as shima-hokke, ma-hokke, akauo (redfish), saba (mackerel), aji (horse mackerel), kinmedai (splendid alfonsino), saba shoyu-boshi (mackerel dried with soy sauce) and shima-hokke shoyu-boshi
- A frozen thank-you gift with a best-before date of 180 days frozen from the date of manufacture. It is meant to be cooked, and the listing says to cook it thoroughly and eat it as simmered or grilled fish
- Rakuten rating 4.6 (14,693 reviews). As shown on Rakuten, viewed November 5, 2026
- You apply by choosing the preferred shipping month. The listing says you cannot specify a delivery date
Points to Note
- The listing gives the reasons for wakeari as split flesh, non-standard sizes, crumbled flesh, uneven shapes and color loss. The listing says everything arrives together in one bag, and that because of the nature of this thank-you gift, no resending or replacement is offered
- You cannot specify the fish types or the number of pieces, and the listing says the proportion of each fish changes with the catch and processing conditions. It cannot be delivered to Hokkaido, Okinawa or remote islands
Good for: People who are happy to leave the fish types to the provider and want to receive frozen himono for grilling or simmering in bulk, choosing the amount
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei “静岡県沼津市” listing (viewed November 5, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 5, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- 訳あり干物 1.5kg〜4.5kgセット (wakeari himono set, assorted fish)
- Donation recipient / provider
- 静岡県沼津市 (Numazu City, Shizuoka; Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Processor and provider: 有限会社山由水産
- Amount
- 1.5kg / 3.0kg / 4.5kg (assorted fish; at least 3 kinds including hokke)
- Fish types / pieces
- Cannot be specified. The proportions vary
- Delivery period
- Choose the preferred shipping month (a delivery date cannot be specified)
- Storage
- Frozen. The best-before date is shown as 180 days frozen from the date of manufacture
- How to eat
- The listing says it is meant to be cooked
- Allergen labeling
- Mackerel (saba), sesame, squid, soybeans, wheat (ingredient names: Not confirmed)
- Donation amount
- Varies with the amount you choose. Check the listing
- Shipping
- Cannot be delivered to Hokkaido, Okinawa or remote islands
- Noshi and gifting
- We could not find any mention of noshi (gift wrapping label) or wrapping. The listing says it arrives together in one bag
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The allergen labeling transcribes what is stated on the listing (mackerel (saba), sesame, squid, soybeans, wheat); we could not find a full list of ingredient names on the listing. If you have an allergy, please contact the provider before applying for the donation, or be sure to check the label on the thank-you gift when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed November 5, 2026).
The listing says that because the himono are made from wild fish, in very rare cases parasites may be attached. The listing explains that they are frozen at -20℃ or below for 24 hours or more during manufacturing and processing to kill them, and says to remove them if you are concerned (Source: product description on the listing, viewed November 5, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (16 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
- 訳あり干物 1.5kg〜4.5kgセット (静岡県沼津市, Furusato Nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string with many search words. Here we show only the product-name part of the name field on the listing.
- Amount
- An assortment with the fish types left to the provider, in your choice of 1.5kg, 3.0kg or 4.5kg. The listing gives shima-hokke, ma-hokke, akauo, saba, aji, kinmedai, saba shoyu-boshi, shima-hokke shoyu-boshi and others as examples of the fish, and says at least 3 kinds of fish are used, always including hokke. The listing says that depending on processing conditions, himono of fish other than those above, whether from Japan or abroad, may also be included. How many people it serves is not stated, so it is Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Options you can choose
- Amount: 1.5kg / 3.0kg / 4.5kg
Delivery period: choose the preferred shipping month from the option field (as of viewing, the option field went up to shipping in February 2027)
Fish types / pieces: cannot be specified. The listing says the proportion of each fish changes with the catch and processing conditionsSource: option fields and product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026) - Donation amount
- Differs by the amount you choose. Because amounts change, we do not state them in this article. Please check the Rakuten listingSource: option fields on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Reason for wakeari
- The listing says these are pieces whose flesh split during production or that became non-standard. An image on the listing explains that they are himono with crumbled flesh, uneven shapes or color loss that came out of the same manufacturing process as the regular products, and says they arrive together in one bag and that, because of the nature of this thank-you gift, resending or replacement is not availableSource: product description and the text in images on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Storage method
- Frozen. The listing says to wrap any leftover fish one by one in plastic wrap and keep them in the freezerSource: product description on the listing
- Best-before date
- Shown as 180 days frozen from the date of manufactureSource: product description on the listing
- How to thaw
- We could not find any thawing instructions, so this is Not confirmed. An image on the listing describes grilling the fish while still frozenSource: text in images on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- After opening
- How long it keeps after thawing is Not confirmed. The listing says that because these are wild fish, in very rare cases parasites may be attached, and that the fish are frozen at -20℃ or below for 24 hours or more during manufacturing and processingSource: product description on the listing
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- A full list of ingredient names is Not confirmed. The allergen labeling field says mackerel (saba), sesame, squid, soybeans and wheatSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Origin of ingredients
- The listing says mainly the United States, Norway, Russia, Ireland, South Korea and other countries. The listing also says that depending on processing conditions, the fish may be from Japan or abroadSource: product description on the listing
- Place of processing
- The final place of processing is shown as Numazu CitySource: product description on the listing
- State / how to eat (whether cooking is required)
- A frozen thank-you gift. It is meant to be cooked, and the listing says to cook it thoroughly and eat it as simmered or grilled fish. Images on the listing say to grill it while still frozen and not to rinse the himono before grilling, and show how to grill it on a grill net, in a double-sided fish grill or in a frying panSource: product description and the text in images on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Delivery
- The listing says the carrier is Yamato Transport. The listing says it cannot be delivered to Hokkaido, Okinawa or remote islands. The listing also says that delivery date requests cannot be accepted, even if written in the remarks field; that you should avoid a month in which you will be away for 7 days or more; and that if 8 days pass from the arrival date, the item is returned to Numazu City and not resent. The listing also says donation applications cannot be canceled, and the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returnedSource: product description on the listing (about delivery)
- Shipping period
- You choose the preferred shipping month from the option field. The listing says donations made at the end of a month may be delivered in the first part of the following month depending on delivery conditions, and that timing may vary depending on the order situationSource: product description on the listing (about delivery, viewed November 5, 2026)
- Noshi and gifting
- We could not find any mention of noshi, wrapping or message cards. There is no mention of a gift box either, and the listing says it arrives together in one bag. Whether you can specify a different delivery address is Not confirmedSource: product description and the text in images on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The processor and provider is stated as 有限会社山由水産 (静岡県沼津市志下458). The listing says inquiries about the thank-you gift should go to Numazu City’s support center, not to the providerSource: product description on the listing
- Shop
- 静岡県沼津市 (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the size you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and 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) | 4.6 / 5 | 14,693 | November 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,749 / 4★ 2,924 / 3★ 481 / 2★ 210 / 1★ 329 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 5, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2025 to November 2026; latest November 2026), the first 30 reviews filtered to 1★ (posted February 2026 to October 2026) and the first 30 reviews filtered to 2★ (posted November 2025 to November 2026), 119 in total. There are 539 reviews at 1★ and 2★ combined, and we read only some of them. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
31 of the 119 reviews we read were posted by people who applied for 2.1kg or 3.2kg sizes, which are not in the current option field (many reviews also show “期間限定” (limited-time) in the amount field). The amount and contents they received may not be the same as the current sizes. The counts below are approximate figures we counted by reading the text, and they exclude posts saying they had not yet eaten it and posts only about delivery timing.
What Reviewers Praise
Plenty of fish, a box full (about 22 of 59)
About 22 of the 59 reviews in the default order say the amount was large or that the box arrived full. Some also say their freezer became full. Reviews on this point include some from people who applied for sizes that are no longer offered.
A variety of fish (about 15)
About 15 of the 59 in the default order say they got to eat a variety of fish, such as hokke, aji, kinmedai and saba. Some reviewers also write that they look forward to the contents being different each time (as described by the reviewers).
Thick, large fish (about 14)
About 14 of the 59 in the default order say the flesh was thick, the fish were large, or they turned out plump when grilled.
Not too salty (about 10)
About 10 of the 59 in the default order say it was not too salty and easy to eat. On the other hand, some reviews at 1★ and 2★ say they found the taste bland.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A fishy smell or odor (about 13 of 30 at 1★, about 5 of 30 at 2★)
About 13 of the 30 reviews filtered to 1★ and about 5 of the 30 at 2★ say they were bothered by a fishy smell or odor. Among the 59 in the default order, there is also 1 review at 5★ that briefly mentions the smell. There are 539 reviews at 1★ and 2★ in total, and we read only some of them.
Scales left on (about 7 of 30 at 1★, about 4 of 30 at 2★)
About 7 of the 30 reviews at 1★ and about 4 of the 30 at 2★ say scales were left on and took effort to remove. There are also 2 such reviews among the 59 in the default order. We could not find any mention of scales in the reasons for wakeari on the listing (crumbled flesh, uneven shapes, color loss and so on).
An uneven mix of fish (about 3 of 30 at 1★, about 6 of 30 at 2★)
About 3 of the 30 reviews at 1★ and about 6 of the 30 at 2★ say they received mostly one kind of fish, or that fish named in the description of the contents were not included. There are also about 4 such reviews among the 59 in the default order.
How to check: that you cannot specify the fish types or the number of pieces, and that the proportions change, is summarized in the “Options you can choose” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
Summary: Is This Thank-You Gift the One for You?
Deciding factor: You are happy to leave the fish types to the provider, and you want to receive frozen himono for grilling or simmering in bulk, choosing by amount. If these two conditions apply, this thank-you gift fits: you can choose 1.5kg, 3.0kg or 4.5kg, and the best-before date is 180 days frozen from the date of manufacture (weak point: you cannot specify the fish types or the number of pieces, and wakeari pieces with crumbled flesh, uneven shapes and the like arrive together in one bag).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.6 / 5 (14,693 reviews). Among the 59 in the default order that we read, many mentioned the large amount (about 22) and the variety of fish (about 15)
- Besides the amount, you can also choose the preferred shipping month when applying (a delivery date cannot be specified)
Other options: If it is your first time and you are worried about the amount or an uneven mix of fish, start with the smallest size, 1.5kg. If reviews about scales or odor concern you, also look at the counts in “What Reviewers Note” above.
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Furusato Nozei “静岡県沼津市” listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that furusato nozei donations are deducted from your income tax for the year you donate and from your resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, accessed November 5, 2026). The deduction amount and procedures differ by 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 November 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
This article contains affiliate links (advertising). Editorial Policy
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the 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: November 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “静岡県沼津市” (Numazu City, Shizuoka) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
