With new-crop Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice, the product page alone can make it hard to tell when it will arrive or how long it takes to ship after ordering. In this article, we’ve organized the publicly available product information and review-site content for Uonuma no Koshihikari Uonuma Nokosha (魚沼のこしひかり 魚沼農耕舎)’s Uonuma Koshihikari Milled Rice 5kg (Reiwa 8 crop, new crop) into five points: content volume, storage method, ingredient labeling, gift suitability, and public reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Content volume and storage method
- Shipping timing and delivery notes (new crop)
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- Suitable as a gift
- Trends in public 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 | Uonuma Koshihikari Milled Rice 5kg (Reiwa 8 crop / 2026, new crop) |
|---|---|
| Name (food-labeling category) | Milled rice (Koshihikari)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Content volume | 5kg × 1 (white rice)Source: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | This product is 5kg × 1 of milled rice (conventionally grown) only. The same shop also lists 850g / 2kg / 3kg / 10kg sizes, as well as brown rice and specially grown / organically grown rice lines, as separate products.Source: Uonuma no Koshihikari Uonuma Nokosha product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Storage method | The page advises opening the bag promptly once it arrives and storing it in a cool, dark place (around 15°C) or in the vegetable compartment of a refrigerator.Source: product description on the product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Best-before date | Not confirmed (we found no statement of a specific number of days) |
| Country/region of origin | The product name and the description images state Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture (Koshihikari), as the seller’s own labeling. We could not find a formal country-of-origin field required under Japan’s Food Labeling Standards on the page; this is the seller’s own display.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Processing location | Not confirmed |
| State / how to eat (need for heating) | Sold as milled (white) rice. We found no special instructions about cooking or heating.Source: product description on the product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Shipping | The page states shipping is expected to begin from late September (late October for organically grown rice) onward (no year is given for this timing — this is what was stated as confirmed on September 28, 2026; shipping timing may change). Orders are shipped in the order received, and delivery dates cannot be specified. Shipping may be delayed depending on the harvest and order volume.Source: LP image on the product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (we could not find a formal statement of the manufacturer’s/seller’s name and address on the product page) |
| Shop | Uonuma no Koshihikari Uonuma Nokosha (魚沼のこしひかり 魚沼農耕舎) (Rakuten Ichiba). As an award history stated by the shop, the product description images show the shop received Rakuten Ichiba’s “Shop of the Month” award for January 2023 and August 2024 (a shop-level award, not an award or evaluation of this product itself).Source: LP image on the product page (accessed September 28, 2026) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
Based on what we could check, the product page does not appear to show an ingredient list, food additive information, or allergen labeling. This item is not confirmed. If you have concerns about ingredients or food allergies, please contact the seller before purchasing, or check the label on the product once it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 28, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Content volume / servings | Milled (white) rice, 5kg × 1. No stated guide to number of servingsNot confirmed | Product description on the product page. LP image confirms “white rice 5kg × 1” |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Advised to store in a cool, dark place (around 15°C) or the vegetable compartment of a refrigerator. Specific number of days for the best-before date isnot confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Not confirmed (only the name — milled rice, Koshihikari, Reiwa 8 crop — is shown; we found no ingredient list or allergen labeling) | Checked on the product page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift | Noshi (gift wrapping label) service is stated as available. The type of inscription and packaging (such as a gift box) isnot confirmed | Product page (noshi notation) and LP images |
| 5. Trends in reviews | We checked Rakuten Minna no Review sorted by both “Standard” and “Newest” (reading roughly the top 10 in each sort). Review dates ranged from March 7, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (most recent: December 31, 2024); trends visible from this sort order and count may not reflect the product’s current state. Count: 175, average 4.74 (★5=148 / ★4=20 / ★3=1 / ★2=0 / ★1=6), with many comments mentioning it is delicious, has a chewy texture, and has sweetness | Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed September 28, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We confirmed a statement on the product page that noshi (gift wrapping label) service is available. However, we could not find specific information on the product page about the types of noshi inscription (for example for ochugen or oseibo gifts, or uchi-iwai return gifts), differences in packaging such as a gift box or simple gift box, or message card options — these are not confirmed. If you are considering this as a gift, checking the following with the seller before purchasing can help avoid misunderstandings.
- Type of noshi inscription (not stated on the product page)
- Differences in packaging, such as a gift box or simple gift box (not stated on the product page)
- Message card service details (not stated on the product page)
- The page states that shipping for this item is expected from late September (late October for organically grown rice) onward (as confirmed on September 28, 2026), and delivery dates cannot be specified
Some reviews mention giving this as a gift and it being well received (Source: Rakuten Minna no Review, accessed September 28, 2026; we read roughly the top 20, and this trend may not reflect the product’s current state).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the ratings and comments publicly posted on Rakuten Ichiba. Rating figures are as of the time we checked and may change afterward. We read roughly the top 20 combining the standard and newest sort orders; trends visible from this sort order and count may not reflect the product’s current state.
| Site | Rating | Count | Date accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Minna no Review (product page) | 4.74 / 5 | 175 | September 28, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Many comments mention that it is delicious, has a chewy texture and sweetness, cooks up glossy, and stays tasty even when cold. There are also reviews saying it was well received as a gift.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed September 28, 2026; approx. 20 reviews)
What Reviewers Note
Some reviews point out that the grains are small or elongated, or chipped, with some reviews stating the shop responded that this is within an acceptable range. A small number of low ratings (★1, 6 reviews) describe disappointment or say it wasn’t good, so opinions vary.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed September 28, 2026; approx. 20 reviews)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Can wait for new-crop rice to arrive (shipping expected from late September onward)
- Want to buy 5kg of milled rice at once
- Want an easy gift with noshi service
- Want to try Uonuma-grown Koshihikari
Who Should Be Careful
- Want to receive the rice right away (the page states shipping is expected from late September (late October for organic rice) onward; confirmed September 28, 2026)
- Want to specify a delivery date (not possible)
- Want to choose the noshi inscription or packaging type (not confirmed — inquiry needed)
- Care about grain size and few chips (noted in reviews)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 28, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- Shipping is expected from late September (late October for organically grown rice) onward, as stated when confirmed on September 28, 2026. Orders are shipped in the order received, delivery dates cannot be specified, and shipping may be delayed
- “Uonuma-grown” is a description by the seller (shop); we could not find a formal country-of-origin field required under Japan’s Food Labeling Standards on the page
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) service was confirmed, but the type of inscription and packaging differences are not confirmed. If using this as a gift, check with the seller before purchasing
Related Pages
This article summarizes information published on the seller’s sales page and on review sites. Product details such as content volume, storage method, and shipping timing may change. Please check the seller’s current 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: September 28, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Uonuma no Koshihikari Uonuma Nokosha” product page, Rakuten Minna no Review, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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