This set adds blini (small pancakes) and butter to 12g of caviar, so it is a product where you will want to check the amount, how to thaw it, and what gift services are available before you buy. This article organizes what the Rakuten Ichiba product page (including its introduction images) and Rakuten customer reviews say about “Miyazaki Caviar 1983 (12g) & Blini Set” from ジャパンキャビア公式 楽天市場店 into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- The amount and estimated number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitable 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 | Miyazaki Caviar 1983 (12g) & Blini Set |
|---|---|
| Name | Miyazaki Caviar 1983 (12g) & Blini SetSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Amount | Caviar 12g / colorful blini in 4 flavors (Hyuganatsu (a Japanese citrus), spinach, onion, hojicha (roasted green tea)), 2 pieces each (8 pieces in total) / Takachiho butter 8g / gift box / dedicated caviar shell spoon. The caviar is described as having an egg diameter of under 3.3mm and a maturation period of 60 days or more. We found no choice of sizes on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Storage method | Frozen storage at −18°C or below is stated, and after thawing, refrigeration at 5°C or below is statedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Best-before date | Printed on the package (the number of days is not stated on the product page)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Country of origin of ingredients | Caviar: Miyazaki Prefecture / eggs in the blini and raw milk in the butter: JapanSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition/How to eat (whether heating is needed) | This is a product kept frozen, and the shop’s guidance shows steps for eating it after thawing. We found no guidance on whether heating is needed, such as whether to warm the bliniSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and introduction images (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Thawing method | The steps shown are to put the caviar, jar and all, in a plastic bag so that no water or air gets in, and soak it in ice water (water and ice at 1 to 1). The thawing time is stated as 50 to 80 minutes. How long it keeps after thawing is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page introduction images (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Delivery | The delivery temperature range and the estimated shipping time are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The product page names ジャパンキャビア株式会社 (Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture). Whether it is the manufacturer or the seller is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Shop | ジャパンキャビア公式 楽天市場店 (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 product description on the product page lists the following ingredients (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 2, 2026).
- Caviar: sturgeon roe (Miyazaki Prefecture), salt
- Blini (onion flavor): eggs (Japan), wheat flour, rice flour, milk, olive oil, granulated sugar, onion powder, salt / baking powder (leavening agent), Food Red No. 102
- Blini (spinach flavor): the same base ingredients as the onion flavor with spinach powder added / baking powder
- Blini (Hyuganatsu flavor): the same base ingredients with Hyuganatsu juice added / baking powder, Food Yellow No. 4
- Blini (hojicha flavor): the same base ingredients with hojicha powder added / baking powder
- Butter: unsalted butter (raw milk (Japan)), or salted butter (raw milk (Japan), salt). Which one is included is not confirmed
We found no separate “allergen labeling” field on the product page or the introduction images. This item is not confirmed. However, the ingredient list above includes ingredients (in the blini) that contain egg, wheat, and milk. These three are specified ingredients that must be declared under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 2, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and number of servings | Caviar 12g, blini in 4 flavors at 2 pieces each (8 pieces in total), butter 8g. The number of servings is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page. The number of servings is not stated |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen storage at −18°C or below; after thawing, refrigeration at 5°C or below. The best-before date is printed on the package. How long it keeps after thawing is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product description and introduction images |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | A separate allergen labeling field is not confirmed. Besides ingredients containing egg, wheat, and milk, the ingredient list includes a leavening agent and coloring (Food Red No. 102, Food Yellow No. 4) | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Comes in a gift box. Noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards are stated as supported. It is stated that no document showing the amount is enclosed. A list of noshi inscription types is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page and introduction images |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.69 / 5 (54 reviews). We read all 54 reviews we could read in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2019 to January 2026; the newest is from January 2026; 3 reviews were posted in the past two years). The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Comments that it pleased the recipient as a gift and comments on its appearance and accessories stand out, while some say the amount is small | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page states that noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards are supported. The shop’s introduction images state that the set comes in a gift box, that noshi and message cards are supported, and that no document showing the amount is enclosed (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page and introduction images, viewed October 2, 2026).
- Packaging: a gift box is stated to be included. We could not find a separate statement about wrapping
- Noshi: the inscription and name are stated to be specified in the notes field when ordering. A list of inscription types (such as oseibo (year-end gift), ochugen (summer gift), and uchi-iwai (return gift)) is not confirmed
- Message card: it is stated that you choose it when ordering. We could not confirm anything about name printing
- Specifying the delivery date and time: we could not confirm this on the product page
- Effort for the recipient: this is a product kept frozen, and thawing in ice water for 50 to 80 minutes before eating is stated to be needed
Among the reviews we read, there were many posts saying the product was used as a gift for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, uchi-iwai, and so on, and was well received (within the 54 reviews we read; this may not reflect the product’s current condition. Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 2, 2026. See the next section on reviews for details).
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.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.69 / 5 | 54 | October 2, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 41 / 4★ 10 / 3★ 2 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 2, 2026)
What we read: all 54 reviews we could read in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2019 to January 2026; latest January 2026). The 1★ and 2★ reviews total 1, and there are 2 reviews at 3★; all are included in these 54. Reviews from the past two years (October 2024 onward) number 3, and most are from 2020 to 2021. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Satisfaction as a gift
About 26 of the 54 reviews we read said the product was used as a gift for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, uchi-iwai, Respect for the Aged Day, Valentine’s Day, and so on, and that the recipient was pleased. Some posts also describe giving it as an uchi-iwai gift together with alcohol. One of these is from the past two years.
Appearance and packaging
About 17 posts mentioned appearance and packaging, such as the luxurious feel of the gift box, the vivid colors of the blini, and the shell spoon. Many describe the packaging or the colors of the blini as cute, and these posts date up to April 2023.
Easy to eat as soon as it arrives
9 posts said that because blini and butter come with it, you can eat it right after opening, and that it suited beginners who do not know what to pair caviar with.
Flavor
6 posts said the saltiness was mild and smooth and that the fishy smell did not bother them, and 6 posts mentioned how well it went with the blini and butter (one of the posts on pairing is from the past two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Because 1★ and 2★ posts total only 1, the base here is the 54 reviews we read in the default order (including the two 3★ reviews).
Small amount
3 of the 54 reviews said, in effect, that 12g is finished in one bite or is smaller than expected (though it is an amount one person can finish). One of these is from the past two years.
How to check: The amount (caviar 12g, blini in 4 flavors at 2 pieces each, butter 8g) is summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article. The number of servings is not confirmed.
Price
2 posts mentioned the price (one at 4★ and one at 2★; one of them is from the past two years).
Taste preferences for the blini
2 posts said the flavor of the blini did not suit their taste (one at 2★ and one at 3★; both were posted by February 2021).
How to check: The ingredients for each of the four blini flavors are summarized in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a gift in a gift box that supports noshi and message cards
- Want to try it as soon as it arrives, as a set that comes with blini and butter
- Can follow the steps for thawing in ice water for 50 to 80 minutes
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy to egg, wheat, or milk (the allergen labeling field is not confirmed, so ask the shop)
- Want to avoid ingredients containing coloring or a leavening agent
- Want a generous amount, or want to know the number of servings beforehand (the number of servings is not confirmed)
- Want to check the types of noshi inscription and whether a delivery date and time can be specified beforehand
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 2, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- A set of 12g of caviar with 8 blini and 8g of butter; the number of servings is not confirmed. Some reviews say the amount is small
- It is stated to be stored frozen at −18°C or below and thawed in ice water over 50 to 80 minutes. How long it keeps after thawing is not confirmed
- A gift box, noshi, and message cards are stated as supported. The allergen labeling field is not confirmed, and the ingredients include egg, wheat, milk, a leavening agent, and coloring
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Information as of: October 2, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “ジャパンキャビア公式 楽天市場店” product page (including introduction images), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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