The product name and shop name of Kobe Franz Kobe Minatomachi no Gogo (神戸フランツ 神戸・港町の午後) include the place names Kobe and Minatomachi (harbor town), but these are part of the shop name and product name and do not indicate where the ingredients come from (the origin of the ingredients is not on the product page: not confirmed). This product is a set of 7 types sold by Kobe Franz Sweets & Gift (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト), combining Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding® (神戸魔法の壷プリン®), 3 kinds of unbaked cheesecake, and 3 kinds of nama chocolate. When choosing it as a gift, the things to think about are what the 7 types are, how long thawing takes, that it contains egg, milk, soy, and gelatin, and how to check whether noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards are available. This article organizes what is published on the Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon.co.jp product pages, together with what Rakuten Ichiba reviews say, into five points: amount, storage, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and number of servings
- Storage and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in the 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 | Kobe Minatomachi no Gogo, a 7-type assortment including pudding (神戸・港町の午後（壷プリン入り7種アソート）)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026). Product names shown on Rakuten Ichiba product pages have words indicating use or season added before and after. Here we transcribe the central part of the product name. The product page states that “魔法の壷プリン” and “神戸魔法の生チョコレート” are registered trademarks of Kobe Franz (神戸フランツ) |
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| Name | not confirmedThe product name field of the food information label was not found on the product pages we checked |
| Amount | Kobe unbaked cheesecake (神戸レアチーズケーキ; mango, caramel, framboise) about 80g × 1 each / Kobe Mahou no Nama Chocolate (神戸魔法の生チョコレート; plain, strawberry, milk) about 70g × 1 bag each / Kobe Mahou no Tsubo Pudding (神戸魔法の壷プリン) about 65g × 3 / 1 original shopper. The number of servings is not statedSource: product description on the Amazon.co.jp product page (accessed October 4, 2026). The Rakuten Ichiba product page describes it as a popular 7-type assortment including pudding. We found no selection field for choosing a different size or quantity on the product page |
| Storage | not confirmedThe product descriptions we checked did not state a storage temperature for an unopened product |
| Best-Before Date | not confirmedThe Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon.co.jp product pages we checked did not show a number of days for the best-before date |
| Country of Origin of Ingredients | not confirmed |
| Place of Processing | not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Needed) | The page describes it as a product to be thawed in the refrigerator before eating. We found no guidance on whether heating is neededSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Thawing Method | The page advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hoursSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Shelf Life After Thawing | The page advises putting it in the refrigerator after thawing and eating it within 2 days (within 7 days for the nama chocolate)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Delivery | not confirmedThe temperature range at delivery was not found in the text of the product descriptions we checked. Please check the product page (source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Franz Co., Ltd. (フランツ株式会社)Source: Amazon.co.jp product page (manufacturer listing, accessed October 4, 2026). The location of the manufacturing site is not confirmed |
| Shop | Kobe Franz Sweets & Gift (神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト) (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 full list of ingredient names was not found on the Rakuten Ichiba or Amazon.co.jp product pages we checked: not confirmed. The Amazon.co.jp product description lists egg, milk, soy, and gelatin as specified ingredients (Amazon.co.jp product page, accessed October 4, 2026). This is a listing of particular ingredients, not a listing of all ingredient names.
Whether liquor (洋酒) is used was not found on the product pages we checked: not confirmed. Among the 120 Rakuten Ichiba reviews we read, 2 posts wrote that liquor seems to be used (source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 4, 2026). Because this is not information we could confirm on the product page, we cannot say that it is included. If you are giving it to someone who is pregnant, wants to avoid alcohol, or is sensitive to alcohol, please check the shop’s listing before buying, and be sure to check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
If you have an allergy to egg, milk, soy, or gelatin, you may not be able to eat this product, as stated in the listing. The other ingredients, and whether wheat, nuts, or other allergens are handled in the same factory or on the same production line, are not confirmed. Please check with the shop before buying, and check the food information label when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 4, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to Check | For This Product | Basis |
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| 1. Amount / Servings | 7 types: 3 kinds of unbaked cheesecake (about 80g × 1 each), 3 kinds of nama chocolate (about 70g × 1 bag each), and pudding (about 65g × 3). The number of servings is not stated | Product description on the Amazon.co.jp product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| 2. Storage and Shelf Life | The page advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, then putting it in the refrigerator and eating it within 2 days (within 7 days for the nama chocolate). The storage method for an unopened product and the best-before date are not confirmed | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Egg, milk, soy, and gelatin are listed as specified ingredients. The full list of ingredient names and whether liquor is used are not confirmed | Amazon.co.jp product page (accessed October 4, 2026). The full list of ingredient names was not found on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | The shop displays a notice that it has suspended noshi and message card service. An original shopper (hand-carry bag) is included. The delivery time can be specified from five time slots, according to the page | Guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| 5. What Reviews Say | The Rakuten Ichiba review rating is 4.53 out of 5 (10,054 reviews). We read 120 reviews: the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order (posted January 2025 to August 2026; latest August 2026), plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted March 2013 to April 2026). These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. Among what we read, reviews saying it was smooth and rich and that it pleased the recipient as a gift stood out, while some said the pudding container was broken on arrival, and some commented on the sweetness and the amount. The rating figures are as of when we viewed them and change afterward | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 4, 2026; 120 reviews checked) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The following is what we could confirm on the guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and in the Amazon.co.jp product description (accessed October 4, 2026).
- Noshi: the guide image on the product page shows a notice that noshi service is currently suspended. Whether noshi can be attached to this product is not confirmed. Please check the shop’s notice before buying
- Inscription: the types available are not confirmed
- Message card: the guide image on the product page shows a notice that the service is suspended
- Name printing: we could not confirm
- Packaging: the Amazon.co.jp product description says it comes in an original box. We could not confirm whether gift wrapping is available
- Shopping bag: the guide image on the product page shows that an original shopper (hand-carry bag) comes with each product. The contents of this product are also stated to include 1 shopper
- Documents: the guide image on the product page states that no document showing the amount is enclosed
- Delivery date and time: the guide image on the product page states that the delivery time can be specified from five time slots. Please check the purchase section of the product page for the available delivery dates
Because it takes 6 to 7 hours to thaw in the refrigerator, if you send it as a gift, checking the day the recipient can receive it and how long it will be until they eat it makes mix-ups less likely.
Many review posts say they used it as a birthday present, as a White Day return gift, as an oseibo year-end gift, or as a gift for someone who is retiring, and that it pleased the recipient (source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 4, 2026; 31 of the first 60 in the default order. These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is an organization by theme of the ratings and post contents published on Rakuten Ichiba. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed On |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.53 / 5 | 10,054 | October 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 6,458 / 4★ 2,709 / 3★ 706 / 2★ 110 / 1★ 71 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted January 2025 to August 2026; latest August 2026), plus 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted March 2013 to April 2026), 120 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste and smoothness
39 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the pudding, unbaked cheesecake, and nama chocolate are smooth, rich, and melt well in the mouth. All of them were posted within the last 2 years.
How well it pleased as a gift
31 of the 60 reviews said they used it as a birthday present, as a White Day return gift, as an oseibo year-end gift, and so on, and that it pleased the recipient. All of them were posted within the last 2 years.
Showy look and premium feel
10 of the 60 reviews said it looks showy or has a premium feel.
Variety of flavors
8 of the 60 reviews said that with 7 types, everyone can find a flavor they like.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 4, 2026; the first 60 in the default order checked. One post can fall under several themes)
What Reviewers Note
Pudding container broken on arrival
15 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ (8 at 1★ and 7 at 2★; 5 of them posted within the last 2 years) said the pudding container was broken when it arrived. Some posts also say the contents had leaked. We found no statement in the product descriptions we checked about how a broken container is handled (not confirmed). The container is not food. When it arrives, please check the container for cracks or chips before eating.
Strong sweetness
10 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it was too sweet. However, none were posted within the last 2 years; they are mostly older posts.
Small, with an amount that feels little
7 of the 120 reviews (the 60 in the default order plus the 60 at 1★ and 2★; 3 of them posted within the last 2 years) mentioned that each piece is small or that the amount felt little. Some are written as liking the taste but finding the amount unsatisfying.
How to check: the amount per piece is collected in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 4, 2026; 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, and the first 60 in the default order, checked)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You want to try 7 types, pudding, unbaked cheesecake, and nama chocolate, in one box
- You have time to thaw it in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours
- You want to use it as a gift (reviews include voices saying they used it for birthdays or return gifts and it pleased the recipient; 31 of the first 60 in the default order, and this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
- You are looking for a gift that comes with an original shopper
Who Should Be Careful
- You have an allergy to egg, milk, soy, or gelatin
- You want to check whether liquor is used (the listing is not confirmed)
- You want to give it with noshi or a message card (the shop displays a notice that service is suspended; whether noshi is available is not confirmed)
- You are worried about the container being broken on arrival (reviews say the container was broken on arrival; from the 120 reviews we read, and this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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Summary
- The contents are 7 types: pudding (about 65g × 3), 3 kinds of unbaked cheesecake (about 80g × 1 each), and 3 kinds of nama chocolate (about 70g × 1 bag each). The page advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 hours, then putting it in the refrigerator and eating it within 2 days (within 7 days for the nama chocolate). The storage method for an unopened product and the best-before date are not confirmed
- Egg, milk, soy, and gelatin are listed as specified ingredients. The full list of ingredient names and whether liquor is used are not confirmed, so if you need to know, check the shop’s listing before buying
- The shop displays a notice that noshi and message card service is suspended. The Rakuten Ichiba reviews rate it 4.53 out of 5 (10,054 reviews), highly as a gift, though some point to broken containers, the sweetness, and the amount (from the 120 reviews we read, and this trend may not reflect the product’s current condition)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s 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: October 4, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “神戸フランツ スイーツ&ギフト” product page, Amazon.co.jp product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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