The product name includes “wakeari,” but the product page gives no explanation of what makes it wakeari, so this is not confirmed. In this article, for the “Beef Tongue Wakeari Thick-Cut 1kg” (choose from 300g to 2kg) from Nikuoroshi Chokuei Wonderland (Rakuten Ichiba), we organized the product information published on Rakuten Ichiba and the Rakuten reviews into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
*The Amazon link goes to the same store’s item in different specifications (the link is for 1kg (500g×2). Amazon offers sizes from 500g up to 4kg, while Rakuten Ichiba offers 300g to 2kg). The amount and contents in this article are based on the Rakuten Ichiba item. Please check the details on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and selectable sizes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitability as a gift
- Trends in the 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 | Beef Tongue Wakeari Thick-Cut 1kg Choose 300g to 2kg Barbecue Meat Ingredients Sliced Tongue Yakiniku Frozen Beef Salt Flavor BBQ Beef Tongue Meat Gift Thick-Meat Small Portions With Slits 1 Pack 500g Mail Order Extra-Thick Present“Wakeari,” “extra-thick” and “thick-meat” are names the shop gave in the product name, and do not indicate that quality is better or worse. The reason for “wakeari” is not stated on the product page and is not confirmed. “Gift” and “present” in the product name are search terms; what we confirmed about gift handling is written below in “Suitable as a Gift?”.Source: product name shown on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed October 1, 2026) |
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| Name | Salt-flavored beef tongue (softening-processed)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Amount | Choose from 300g / 500g / 1kg(500g×2) / 1.5kg(500g×3) / 2kg(500g×4). 500g is one vacuum pack, and it is stated to arrive frozenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Servings | Not confirmed. Words such as “2 servings” and “large groups” appear in the shop’s headings, but no conversion of how many grams make how many servings is found on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| What Changes Depending on Your Choice | Weight (the 5 sizes above) / gift use or home use (the gift option was confirmed for 1kg) / add-on item (thinly sliced beef tongue 400g is treated as a separate product with a fixed best-before date, so it is outside this article)Source: purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Thickness / Cut | According to the shop’s description, it is a thick cut 10mm thick, with slits cut into the surfaceSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Part | According to the shop’s description, it mainly uses the tan-naka (middle of the tongue) and tan-moto (tongue base) parts. (The reviews were read as the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, 120 in total; posts are from January 2024 to September 2026, and the latest post is September 25, 2026. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition.) Some of the reviews we read say the part and toughness vary from bag to bag (see “What Public Reviews Say” below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description, Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Seasoning | Salt flavor. It is packed soaked in a seasoning liquid, which the shop says is different from drip (leaked meat juice)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Ingredients | Beef tongue (Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Central and South America, United States, Canada), salt / pH adjuster, seasoning (amino acids), thickening polysaccharides, enzymeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Storage Method | FrozenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | 1 year from the date of manufactureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Country of Origin of Raw Materials | Beef tongue (six regions are listed together: Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Central and South America, the United States and Canada). The share for each region and the origin for each lot are not found on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Asagiri Town, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture (the “product manufacturing place” field on the product page)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | This is frozen beef tongue. According to the shop’s description, it is advised to cook it thoroughly through to the center after thawing before eatingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Thawing Method | Not confirmed. No specific thawing method or post-thaw shelf life is found on the product page. Among the reviews (within the 120 we read; they may not reflect the current condition), some posts say a thawing-instruction sheet was enclosed, but we have not been able to confirm what the sheet saysSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description, Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Note After Thawing | Because refreezing once thawed may lower the quality, it is advised to eat it soon after thawingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Shipping | Frozen delivery by Yamato (cool delivery). The purchase section showed that shipping is planned within 1 to 2 days (excluding shop holidays)Source: purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed(no distinction between manufacturer and seller is found on the product page) |
| Shop | Nikuoroshi Chokuei Wonderland (肉卸直営ワンダーランド) (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients are listed as beef tongue (with six regions of origin listed together), salt, pH adjuster, seasoning (amino acids), thickening polysaccharides and enzymeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026)。
On neither the Rakuten Ichiba nor the Amazon product page did we find an individual allergen labeling of specified ingredients and the like. This item is Not confirmed. If you want to check substances derived from the raw materials of additives such as seasonings and thickening polysaccharides, or if you have an allergy, please ask the seller before buying, or check the consolidated labeling on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 1, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
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| 1. Amount / Servings | Chosen from 5 sizes, 300g to 2kg. One pack is 500g, and 1kg is 500g×2. The conversion to servings is Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Frozen, and the best-before date is 1 year from the date of manufacture. The thawing method and post-thaw shelf life are Not confirmed. The shop advises that refreezing may lower the quality | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 3. Ingredients / Allergen Labeling | Ingredients are beef tongue and additives such as salt. The individual labeling of specified ingredients and the like is Not confirmed. The place of processing is Asagiri Town, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture | Rakuten Ichiba product description, Amazon product page |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | Noshi support is indicated (the type of inscription is Not confirmed). A message card notice was confirmed in an image on the product page. The contents of the packaging are Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (purchase section / description images) |
| 5. What Reviews Say | (The reviews were read as the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, 120 in total; posts are from January 2024 to September 2026. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition.) The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.44 / 5 (3,303 reviews). Many comments praise the taste, tenderness and thickness, while some point out toughness, tendons and bag-to-bag variation | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
What we could confirm on the Rakuten Ichiba product page is as follows.
- Noshi: the product page indicates noshi is supported. However, the type of inscription is not found on the product page and is Not confirmed
- Packaging: the purchase section has a “gift use” option (confirmed for 1kg). Details such as whether the packaging is a decorative box or simple wrapping are Not confirmed
- Message card: an image on the product page asks you to write it in the remarks field if you want one. Because this was confirmed from an image only, please check the purchase page to see whether the same handling still applies
- Specifying the delivery date: we could not confirm from the product page whether this is possible
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026)
The product name and description list words such as Father’s Day, ochugen, oseibo, uchi-iwai and birthday, but these are a list of search terms and not statements of support. Including the fact that it arrives by frozen delivery, if you use it as a gift, it is a good idea to choose with the recipient’s convenience of receiving it in mind.
(The reviews were read as the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, 120 in total, and may not reflect the current condition.) Of the 60 in the default order, 5 were posts that read as having bought it as a gift and the recipient was pleased. On the other hand, among the 1★ and 2★ reviews we read, 2 posts (May 2024 and March 2026) wrote that, even with the gift option, the packaging or its suitability for gifting felt lacking (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 1, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time viewed and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.44 / 5 | 3,303 | October 1, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,206 / 4★ 688 / 3★ 190 / 2★ 110 / 1★ 109 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 1, 2026). 1★ and 2★ together total 219, about 6.6% of all.
What we read: the first 60 in the default order (posted October 2, 2025 to September 23, 2026; latest September 23, 2026), 30 reviews filtered to 1★ (of the 109 that match; posted January 3, 2024 to June 26, 2026), and 30 reviews filtered to 2★ (of the 110 that match; posted February 18, 2024 to September 25, 2026), 120 in total. “The last two years” means posts from October 2024 onward. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste and umami
Of the 60 in the default order, 35 mention the taste or umami. Phrasings such as noticing no unpleasant smell, being able to eat it without seasoning, and the salt flavor being just right appear. All 35 of these are posts from the last two years.
Tenderness and ease of biting through
Of the 60, 25 mention tenderness or ease of biting through. The phrasing that the slits in the surface make it easy to bite through and easy to cook stands out.
Thickness and satisfying bite
Of the 60, 25 mention the thickness and hearty bite. Phrasings such as being thicker than expected and feeling satisfied with each slice appear.
Amount, price and ease of storage
Of the 60, 14 wrote that they felt the price was reasonable for the amount. Several posts also mention repeat purchases. Two posts said the 500g comes as a thin, flat pack that fits easily in the freezer and is easy to split into portions.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Toughness and tendons
Of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★, 45 (22 at 1★, 23 at 2★) wrote that it was tough or had many tendons. Of these, 26 are posts from the last two years. Because 1★ and 2★ are about 6.6% of all reviews, this count is not a share of all reviews but a share within the low-rated posts.
How to check: The difference between the shop’s explanation of the part and how the reviews describe it is collected in the “Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Variation from bag to bag
Of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★, 7 wrote that it differed from last time or that the part and toughness vary from bag to bag. All 7 are posts from the last two years. Among the 60 in the default order as well, 7 posts mention that the result varies from bag to bag.
Unpleasant smell
Of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★, 11 wrote that they noticed an unpleasant or fishy smell. Of these, 5 are posts from the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to grill and eat a 10mm thick cut with slits
- Want to keep it in the freezer in separate 500g packs
- Want to choose from 300g to 2kg to suit the number of people or the use
Who Should Be Careful
- Are bothered by variation in toughness or part from bag to bag
- Want to check the thawing method or the number of servings on the product page beforehand (not confirmed)
- Want to give it as a gift premised on the noshi inscription or the contents of the packaging (not confirmed)
- Want to check the allergen labeling individually (not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 1, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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*The Amazon link goes to the same store’s item in different specifications (the link is for 1kg (500g×2). Amazon offers sizes from 500g up to 4kg, while Rakuten Ichiba offers 300g to 2kg). The amount and contents in this article are based on the Rakuten Ichiba item. Please check the details on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
Summary
- You can choose from 300g to 2kg, and one pack is 500g. It is described as 10mm thick with slits. The conversion to servings is not confirmed
- Keep frozen; the best-before date is 1 year from the date of manufacture. The thawing method and post-thaw shelf life are not found on the product page and are not confirmed
- Reviews often praise taste, tenderness and thickness, while low ratings point to toughness, tendons and bag-to-bag variation. The reason for “wakeari” and the individual allergen labeling are not confirmed
Related Pages
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Information as of: October 1, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Nikuoroshi Chokuei Wonderland (肉卸直営ワンダーランド)” product page; Amazon product page; Rakuten customer reviews; Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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