This article covers a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift from Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, listed on Rakuten Furusato Nozei: soy-sauce-marinated ikura (salmon roe), 250g-2kg. It organizes the application page and Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. “Betsukai” in the title is the municipality that accepts the donation, not the origin of the raw ingredient. The ingredients field and the origin field both say the salmon roe (ikura) is from Russia, and the only option in the application page’s size selection is also “ロシア産いくら” (ikura from Russia). The place of processing and the shelf life after thawing are not stated on the application page, so they are not confirmed.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- 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 | いくら 醤油漬け 250g〜2kg【内容量 発送時期が選べる】 別海町 ふるさと納税 (soy-sauce-marinated ikura, 250g-2kg, selectable contents and shipping time, Betsukai, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string packed with words about ratings and rankings and with search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
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| Name | 鮭いくら醤油漬け (salmon ikura marinated in soy sauce)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Contents | You choose from 8 sizes: 250g (250g × 1 box) / 500g (× 2 boxes) / 750g (× 3 boxes) / 1kg (× 4 boxes) / 1.25kg (× 5 boxes) / 1.5kg (× 6 boxes) / 1.75kg (× 7 boxes) / 2kg (× 8 boxes). Every size is made up of 250g boxes. The number of servings is not stated, so it is not confirmedSource: size selection on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| What changes depending on your selection | You choose by size (8 sizes in 250g steps) and shipping time. In the size selection as of October 7, 2026, the only origin option was “ロシア産いくら” (ikura from Russia)Source: size selection on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Shipping time | Shipping-time options from the end of October to the end of March are shown, and the page says items are shipped in order during the period you choose. It also says a delivery date cannot be specifiedSource: size selection and notes on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Application limit | An image in the product description says applications are limited to 8 boxes per personSource: image in the product description on the application page (text the shop placed in the image) |
| “Wake-ari” (imperfect-item) label | The search keywords in the product name include “訳あり” (wake-ari, meaning an item sold with some imperfection), but the application page does not state the reason, so it is not confirmedSource: product name and description on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage method | FrozenSource: product description on the application page (delivery method field) |
| Best-before date | The page says 90 days from the shipping date (when stored in a household freezer)Source: product description on the application page |
| Country of origin | The ingredients field says 鮭魚卵（ロシア産） (salmon roe, from Russia), and the origin field also says Russia. The product description says that, because the autumn salmon catch has decreased, ikura from Russia with a more stable supply has also been preparedSource: ingredients field, origin field and product description on the application page |
| Place of processing | Not confirmedNo place name for the place of processing was found on the application page. The local-products criterion field shows item 3 (products for which manufacturing or processing within the municipality adds a corresponding amount of value) |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is required) | The page says it arrives frozen. The notes recommend thawing it in the refrigerator before eating. No statement on whether heating is required was found on the application page, so it is not confirmedSource: product description and notes on the application page |
| Thawing method | The notes recommend thawing in the refrigerator. No guidance on how long thawing takes or on shelf life after thawing was found on the application page, so these are not confirmed. The notes also say that, because the temperature in a household freezer changes easily, you should eat it as soon as possible after it arrivesSource: notes on the application page |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. The page says it cannot be delivered to some areas, such as Okinawa Prefecture and remote islandsSource: product description and notes on the application page |
| Manufacturer | No manufacturer is stated, so it is not confirmed. The application page lists 株式会社 マルヒロ津田商店 (Maruhiro Tsuda Shoten Co., Ltd.) as the providing business. The business’s address is not stated, so it is not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Shop | Betsukai Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the size you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients field on the application page says the following (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 7, 2026).
- Ingredients: 鮭魚卵（ロシア産）、発酵調味料、しょうゆ、食塩、鰹エキス、醸造酢、砂糖、調味料（アミノ酸等）、ソルビット、（原材料の一部に小麦、大豆を含む） (salmon roe (from Russia), fermented seasoning, soy sauce, salt, bonito extract, brewed vinegar, sugar, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), sorbitol, (some ingredients contain wheat and soybeans))
The allergen field lists wheat, salmon (さけ), ikura and soybeans (小麦・さけ（鮭）・いくら・大豆). If you are concerned about allergies, check the application page before you apply for the donation, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 7, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | 8 sizes from 250g to 2kg (250g × 1 to 8 boxes). Every box is 250g. The number of servings is not stated: not confirmed | Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen. The best-before date is 90 days from the shipping date (when stored in a household freezer). The page recommends thawing in the refrigerator. Shelf life after thawing is not confirmed | Product description and notes on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The salmon roe is stated to be from Russia. Wheat, salmon, ikura and soybeans are listed as allergens. The place of processing is not confirmed | Ingredients and allergen fields on the application page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No statement on noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping or message cards was found: not confirmed. A delivery date cannot be specified, and delivery is not possible to areas such as Okinawa Prefecture and remote islands | Product description and notes on the application page |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.76/5 (1,590 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2025 to September 2026; most recent September 2026) plus all 21 reviews at 1★ and all 14 at 2★. These are trends within the range read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many comments praise the size of the grains and the seasoning, while some 1★ and 2★ reviews mention a fishy smell and small grains. Many of the reviews were posted by people who chose a former origin option | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The application page does not state whether noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping or message cards are supported (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 7, 2026). The search keyword field of the product page lists words such as oseibo (year-end gift) and gift, but these are keywords, not a statement of support.
- Noshi: not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: not confirmed
- Message card: not confirmed
- Delivery address: no statement was found on whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s, so it is not confirmed
- Specified delivery date: the page says a delivery date cannot be specified
- Areas not served: the page says it cannot be delivered to some areas, such as Okinawa Prefecture and remote islands
If you plan to use it as a gift, please check how noshi, wrapping and delivery addresses are handled on the application page before you apply.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and change afterward. The following are trends within the range read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (product page) | 4.76 / 5 | 1,590 reviews | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,325 / 4★ 204 / 3★ 26 / 2★ 14 / 1★ 21 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted December 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus 21 filtered to 1★ (all 21 matching reviews; posted January 2022 to July 2026) and 14 filtered to 2★ (all 14 matching reviews; posted November 2021 to October 2026), 95 in total. “The last 2 years” means posts from October 7, 2024 onward. These are trends within the range read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
A note on reading the reviews: the size selection on the application page now shows only “ロシア産いくら” (ikura from Russia). Previously there was also an option with a different origin (one labeled as from Hokkaido). Of the first 60 reviews in the default order, about 48 appear to be from people who chose a former origin option, about 9 are from people who chose the Russian option, and the rest do not show which option was chosen. Among the 1★ and 2★ reviews, 2 posts from people who chose the Russian option were at 2★ (September to October 2026).
What Reviewers Praise
Grain size and texture
12 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said the grains are large or have a popping texture (all posted within the last 2 years).
Soy sauce seasoning and saltiness
11 of the first 60 reviews said the soy sauce seasoning or saltiness was just right (all posted within the last 2 years).
Served over rice
14 of the first 60 reviews said they ate it as ikura-don or kaisen-don (rice bowls topped with salmon roe or seafood) (all posted within the last 2 years).
Split into 250g boxes
3 of the first 60 reviews said the 250g boxes are easy to use (all posted within the last 2 years).
How to check: The contents of each size are summarized in the “Contents” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Fishy smell
Of the 35 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, 27 said it smelled fishy (17 at 1★ and 10 at 2★). 10 of them were posted within the last 2 years (3 at 1★ and 7 at 2★). On the other hand, 5 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said they did not notice a fishy smell (all posted within the last 2 years).
How to check: The guidance on thawing is summarized in the “Thawing method” row of “Basic Information” in this article. How long thawing takes is not confirmed.
Small grains, firmness and wateriness
Of the 35 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, 10 said the grains are small, lack firmness, are watery or are mushy (5 at 1★ and 5 at 2★). 7 of them were posted within the last 2 years.
Differences in quality by year (season)
Of the 35 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, 7 said the quality differs by year or season (3 at 1★ and 4 at 2★). 3 of them were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: The current origin labeling is summarized in the “Country of origin” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want to choose between 1 and 8 boxes of 250g each
- Those looking for soy-sauce-marinated ikura whose salmon roe is stated to be from Russia
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with an allergy to wheat, salmon, ikura or soybeans (all are listed as contained)
- Those for whom the origin is the deciding factor (the only origin option now is Russia, and many reviews are from people who chose a former origin option)
- Those who care about a fishy smell, small grains or differences in quality by year (1★ and 2★ reviews mention these)
- Those who need guidance on thawing time, shelf life after thawing, or whether heating is required (not confirmed)
- Those who want to give it as a gift with noshi, wrapping or delivery to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed) / those who need a specified delivery date or live in Okinawa Prefecture or on remote islands (the page says a delivery date cannot be specified and that some areas cannot be served)
Furusato nozei is for people who pay resident tax in Japan. You cannot receive the tax deduction without a Japanese address on January 1 of the following year, the One-Stop Exception requires a My Number, and the application pages are almost entirely in Japanese. Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- 8 sizes from 250g to 2kg, all made up of 250g boxes. The salmon roe is stated to be from Russia, and the only option in the current size selection is also “ロシア産いくら” (ikura from Russia). The place of processing and the number of servings are not confirmed
- Keep frozen; the best-before date is 90 days from the shipping date (when stored in a household freezer). Thawing in the refrigerator is recommended, but guidance on shelf life after thawing and whether heating is required is not confirmed. Wheat, salmon, ikura and soybeans are listed as allergens
- Many reviews praise the size of the grains and the seasoning, while some 1★ and 2★ reviews mention a fishy smell, small grains and differences in quality by year. Many reviews are from people who chose a former origin option. Noshi and wrapping are not confirmed
Related Pages
This article summarizes information published on the application page and review sites for this furusato nozei thank-you gift. Product information such as contents, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the application page 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 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “北海道別海町” (Betsukai Town, Hokkaido) application page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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