When buying a box of apples for home use, it is easy to hesitate over questions such as how many apples are inside, how long they will keep, and whether they can also be used as a gift. The “ファーム (Farm, household-use)” in this listing is a grade name assigned by the shop and does not indicate a ranking or a difference in quality. In this article, we have organized the publicly available product information and reviews for ゴールド農園’s hatorazu (grown without removing the leaves around the fruit) Fuji apples (Aomori Prefecture, household-use 5kg) sold by かめあし商店 into five points: contents, storage method and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and roughly how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it is suitable as a gift
- Trends in publicly available reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | ゴールド農園 Hatorazu Apples, Fuji, 5kg, ファーム (Farm; household-use, 13-23 apples). “ファーム (Farm)” and “household-use” are grade names assigned by the shop and do not indicate a ranking or a difference in qualitySource: Rakuten Ichiba “かめあし商店” product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
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| Name | Hatorazu Fuji (household-use)Source: same as above, “Product Contents” section |
| Contents | 5kg (13-23 apples). The size and number of apples cannot be specified, and the page explains that the household-use grade may include smaller apples compared with the gift gradeSource: same as above, “Product Contents” section and image captions on the product page |
| What changes depending on selection | Only the shipping date can be chosen; the contents come in one size only, 5kg. As of September 26, 2026, the item is sold by pre-order, with a shipping date chosen from November to DecemberSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, selection options and “About Pre-orders” section (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Guide figures given by the shop | A sugar content of around 13 degrees Brix and a standard size of 330g are stated. The grade does not guarantee that every apple has a honey core (mitsu), and the page explains that after the New Year the honey core is mostly absorbed into the flesh and is no longer visibleSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Features” and “About the Honey Core” sections |
| Reason it is sold as wakeari | The page describes these as “wakeari” (imperfect/irregular) apples that fell outside the gift grade because of minor blemishes, cracks around the stem, and similar reasons, and states that they may have some blemishes, uneven coloring, and irregular sizesSource: image captions on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Storage method | The page advises putting 2-3 apples at a time in a plastic bag, closing it, and storing them in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. It also advises not storing them in places with large temperature changesSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Storage Method” section |
| Best-before date | No specific number of days is stated; the page advises that, because these are fresh produce, they should be kept in the refrigerator and eaten promptlySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Best-Before Date” section |
| Country/region of origin | Aomori PrefectureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Place of Production” section |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed (fresh fruit. The page states that ゴールド農園 manages everything from harvest through sorting and shipping)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Grower” section |
| Condition / How to Eat (Is Heating Needed?) | Fresh fruit (apples); the “Best-Before Date” section describes them as fresh produce. We could not find any guidance from the shop on whether heating is needed or how to eat themSource: Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping product pages (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Delivery | Ambient-temperature delivery. Because the apples are shipped directly from the growing area, they cannot be shipped together with other products from the same shop, and one package can hold up to 2 boxes of the same gradeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Grower: ゴールド農園 (青森県弘前市下湯口字村元182-3)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, “Grower” and “Address” sections |
| Shop | かめあし商店 (Rakuten Ichiba) / かめあし商店オンラインショップ (Yahoo! Shopping) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Awards listed by the shop: An image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page states that かめあし商店’s hatorazu Fuji apples won the apple category of Rakuten Ichiba’s “Rakuten Gourmet Award 2024.” Whether this household-use 5kg grade is included in the award is Not confirmed.Source: image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 26, 2026)
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
This product is fresh fruit (apples) itself, and the product page lists the name “Hatorazu Fuji (household-use)” and the place of production “Aomori Prefecture.” We could not find an ingredients section or allergen labeling section on either the Rakuten Ichiba or Yahoo! Shopping product pages. This item is Not confirmed. People with an apple allergy cannot eat this product. Please be sure to check the seller’s labeling when purchasing.
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents / servings | 5kg (13-23 apples). The size and number of apples cannot be specified. The serving-size guide is Not confirmed | Product page, “Product Contents” section. No serving-size guide is stated |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | The page advises storing them in a plastic bag in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. No specific number of days is stated for the best-before date; the page advises eating them promptly | Product page, “Storage Method” and “Best-Before Date” sections |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | No ingredients section or allergen labeling section could be found, so this is Not confirmed. People with an apple allergy cannot eat this product | Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping product pages (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards are shown as supported, but the noshi support shown is not consistent within the product page, and noshi may not be available, so please check with the shop before ordering. The page explains that the noshi is an uchi-noshi (an inner noshi attached to the box itself) and that the box is shipped with the shipping label attached directly to it. We could not confirm the types of inscription or whether gift wrapping is available | Rakuten Ichiba product page, Gift section, and image captions on the product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.46/5 (6,939 reviews). We read 60 reviews in total: 30 sorted by “standard” order (posted between November 25, 2025 and July 10, 2026, most recently on July 10, 2026) and 30 on a separate page whose sort order name is Not confirmed (posted between December 21 and 31, 2025). This trend may not represent the current condition of the product. Within what we read, many comments praise the sweetness and texture, while some point out uneven sizes or blemishes | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed September 26, 2026; 60 reviews read) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The gift section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page shows that noshi is supported (a name can be written on the noshi) and that message cards are supported. However, in the shipping-date option settings, noshi is shown as not supported in some places, so the information within the product page is not consistent. If you need a noshi, please check with the shop before ordering. The shop’s description explains that when a noshi is attached, it is an uchi-noshi, and the box is shipped with the shipping label attached directly to it. We could not confirm the types of inscription or whether gift wrapping is available.
This product is a household-use grade, and the shop states that it offers a separate grade for gifts (a grade name assigned by the shop, “プレミアム (Premium),” which does not indicate a ranking or a difference in quality). Because blemishes, uneven coloring, and irregular sizes are described as the reason it is sold as wakeari, if you plan to give it as a gift, it is a good idea to make sure the recipient is comfortable with that.
- The noshi is an uchi-noshi, and the box is shipped with the label attached directly to it (shop’s description)
- The noshi support shown is not consistent within the product page (check with the shop before ordering)
- A household-use grade with blemishes, uneven coloring, and irregular sizes
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the ratings and posted comments publicly available on Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”). The rating figures are as of the time viewed and may change afterward. We read 60 reviews (for 30 of them, the sort order name is Not confirmed), and this trend may not represent the current condition of the product. All 60 reviews we read were 4-5 star posts; we were not able to read the text of any 1-2 star posts.
| Site | Rating | Number of reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.46 / 5 | 6,939 reviews | September 26, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Many posts praise the sweetness and how much honey core the apples have, and comments mentioning the crisp texture or the balance of sweetness and acidity also stand out. Many posts also say the reviewer orders every year.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 26, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Some posts mention that smaller apples were mixed in or that sizes were uneven. Some reviewers say certain apples had surface blemishes, and in posts from around spring, some say the flesh was on the soft side or the sweetness was mild, so impressions vary depending on when the apples arrive.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 26, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to buy 5kg of Fuji apples at once to eat at home
- People who do not mind some blemishes, uneven coloring, or irregular sizes
- People who want to pre-order and choose the shipping date
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want apples of uniform size or a set number (these cannot be specified)
- People looking for uniform-looking apples for a gift (this is a household-use grade)
- People who want apples with a honey core for certain (a honey core is not guaranteed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. The information in this article was gathered on September 26, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The contents are 5kg (13-23 apples), and only the shipping date can be chosen. The size and number of apples cannot be specified, and the serving-size guide is not confirmed
- Storage in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator is advised. No specific number of days is stated for the best-before date, and the page advises eating them promptly
- A household-use grade with blemishes, uneven coloring, and irregular sizes. The page explains that the noshi is an uchi-noshi and the box is shipped with the label attached directly to it
Related Pages
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Information as of: September 26, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “かめあし商店” product page, Yahoo! Shopping “かめあし商店オンラインショップ” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”)
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