“Shiranuka” (白糠町) in the name of this thank-you gift is the name of the municipality in Hokkaido that accepts the donation, and it is also where the manufacturer is located, but it is not where the raw material, kazunoko (herring roe), comes from (the country of origin of the raw material is listed as the United States or Canada). This article covers “味付け数の子 訳あり 600g（200g×3パック）” (seasoned kazunoko, wakeari [imperfect/irregular], 600g, 200g × 3 packs) on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei (a portal for furusato nozei, the hometown tax donation program) listing. The only options on the listing are shipping months, and the amount is stated as the same 600g for every option. Using the listing and Rakuten customer reviews, we organized five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Kazunoko, seasoned, wakeari, 600g (200g × 3 packs), Shiranuka, furusato nozeiThe product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms and the shop’s own descriptions. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
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| Name | Seasoned kazunoko (味付け数の子)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Amount | Total 600g (200g × 3 packs). No serving count is given: not confirmedSource: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | The options on the listing are shipping months, six in all: November 2026 delivery / December 2026 delivery / January 2027 delivery / February 2027 delivery / March 2027 delivery / delivery within 30 business days. The amount is 600g (200g × 3 packs) for every option (as of October 4, 2026)Source: option display on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Donation amount | ¥17,000 for December 2026 delivery and ¥16,000 for each of the other five options (Rakuten Furusato Nozei, as of October 4, 2026)Source: option display on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Storage | Keep frozenSource: product description on the listing |
| Best-before date | The listing states one year from the date of manufacture when kept frozenSource: same as above |
| Country of origin | Herring roe (鯟卵): United States or CanadaSource: ingredients field of the product description on the listing |
| Place of processing | Shiranuka, Hokkaido (where the manufacturer is located)Source: product description on the listing. The local-product criteria field (item 3) says the manufacturing process is carried out by a business within the town |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The listing says it can be eaten as-is after thawing. We found no guidance on whether cooking is requiredSource: product description on the listing |
| Thawing method | The guidance goes no further than “解凍してそのまま” (thaw and eat as-is); the thawing procedure, how long it keeps after thawing, and precautions after opening are not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Reason for wakeari | The listing says the product includes items that are irregular in appearance or shape, and pieces with broken tips. It also says pieces may break when you take them out of the bag after thawingSource: product description and guidance image on the listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Delivery | Frozen deliverySource: delivery method field of the product description on the listing |
| Manufacturer | Towa Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (東和食品株式会社), Shiranuka, Hokkaido. The seller is listed as the sameSource: product description on the listing |
| Shop | Shiranuka, Hokkaido (北海道白糠町) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
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Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The listing shows the ingredients as follows: herring roe (鯟卵) (United States or Canada), sugar-glucose-fructose syrup, reduced starch syrup, soy sauce, hydrolyzed protein, seafood extract, rice fermented seasoning (salt), salt, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), pH adjuster, and sweetener (stevia). The end of the label states that some of the ingredients contain wheat, soybeans, and mackerel. This label appears in one place in the product description, and we found no conflicting statement in the other fields (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 4, 2026).
In this article we checked only the labeling on the listing. If you are concerned about allergies, check the labeling on the listing before applying 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 4, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | Total 600g (200g × 3 packs). The options are shipping months only, and the amount is the same for all. No serving count is given | Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Keep frozen; the best-before date is stated as one year from the date of manufacture when kept frozen. How long it keeps after thawing and precautions after opening are not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Herring roe from the United States or Canada. Labeled as containing wheat, soybeans, and mackerel (no inconsistency). The reason for wakeari is given as including irregular items and pieces with broken tips | Product description on the listing (ingredients field, guidance image) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi, wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed. The listing says cancellations, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible after applying | Listing (no entries in the noshi, wrapping, and message card fields) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.81/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (766 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus all 3 of the 1★ reviews, all 1 of the 2★ reviews, and all 15 of the 3★ reviews, 79 in total. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviews mention the texture, the seasoning, and the 200g portions, while the 1★ to 3★ reviews point to small or thin pieces, a weak flavor, and a soft texture | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no entries on the listing about whether noshi (gift wrapping label) and inscription types, wrapping or gift boxes, or message cards are supported (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 4, 2026). The body of the product description mentions occasions such as ochugen (summer gifts), oseibo (year-end gifts), Respect for the Aged Day, and gifts in general, but this is not a statement about support for noshi or wrapping.
- Noshi: whether it is supported and the inscription types are not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: not confirmed
- Delivery address / specified delivery date: we found no guidance on whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s or whether a delivery date can be specified: not confirmed
Because a furusato nozei gift is a donation, the listing says cancellations, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible after applying (Source: product description on the listing, viewed October 4, 2026). If you plan to use it as a gift, check how noshi, wrapping, and the delivery address are handled on the listing before applying.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.81 / 5 | 766 | October 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 643 / 4★ 104 / 3★ 15 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), all 3 of the 1★ reviews (posted December 2021 to July 2026), all 1 of the 2★ reviews (posted January 2019), and all 15 of the 3★ reviews (posted December 2018 to January 2025), 79 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Seasoning just right
22 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the seasoning is not too strong, is just right, or has a dashi (soup stock) flavor (all posted within the last two years). Perception of taste varies from person to person.
Texture (crunch, popping feel)
20 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned a crunchy, popping texture (all posted within the last two years).
Easy to use in 200g portions
12 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it comes in 3 packs of 200g each, so you can open only what you need or split it between guests and family (all posted within the last two years).
Size of the pieces and satisfying bite
6 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the pieces are large or satisfying to eat (all posted within the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Small, thin, or broken pieces
5 of the 79 reviews we read said the pieces are small, thin, or include many broken pieces (one 1★ review, one 2★ review, two 3★ reviews, and one 5★ review in the default order). 2 of these were posted within the last two years.
How to check: what the listing gives as the reason for wakeari is summarized in the “Reason for wakeari” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Weak flavor
2 of the 19 reviews rated 1★ to 3★ (both 3★) said the flavor felt weak. 1 of these was posted within the last two years. Taste preferences vary.
Soft texture
2 of the 19 reviews rated 1★ to 3★ (one 1★ and one 3★) said the texture was soft or crumbly. 1 of these was posted within the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to receive seasoned kazunoko in three 200g packs and thaw only what they use
- People looking for kazunoko they can eat as-is after thawing, without the trouble of desalting
- People looking for kazunoko as a thank-you gift from Shiranuka, Hokkaido
- People who don’t mind wakeari items that are irregular in appearance or shape
Who Should Be Careful
- People with wheat, soybean, or mackerel allergies (it is labeled as containing these)
- People who want pieces of uniform shape and size (the listing says it includes irregular items and pieces with broken tips, and some reviews said the pieces were small)
- People for whom how long it keeps after thawing, precautions after opening, or a serving estimate is a deciding factor (not confirmed)
- People who want to give it with noshi, wrapping, or a message card (not confirmed)
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Summary
- The amount is 600g in total (200g × 3 packs), and the options are shipping months only. Keep frozen; the best-before date is stated as one year from the date of manufacture when kept frozen. How long it keeps after thawing and precautions after opening are not confirmed
- The ingredients include herring roe (鯟卵) (United States or Canada), and it is labeled as containing wheat, soybeans, and mackerel. Many reviews mention the texture, seasoning, and portions, while the 1★ to 3★ reviews point to small or thin pieces, a weak flavor, and a soft texture
- Noshi, wrapping, message cards, and a serving estimate are not confirmed. Cancellations, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible after applying
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the 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 Furusato Nozei “北海道白糠町” (Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
![Featured image. Product photo of Masuyone Echizen Amaebi without roe 500g (small size, wakeari): reddish shell-on sweet shrimp (amaebi) with heads and long antennae, piled tightly across a black bowl. Text the shop placed in the image: “訳ありでお得な［越前甘えび］をたっぷりとお届け。” (a generous helping of the good-value wakeari [Echizen amaebi]) and “［訳あり］子なし越前甘えび 500g” ([wakeari] Echizen amaebi without roe, 500g)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-ebi-masu10000332-en-300x158.webp)
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