This is a set of two 600g jars of Japanese-produced honey sold by Kasuga Apiary (Mitsubachi-mura) in Tarui Town, Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture. You choose a different type for each jar, and the product page includes a caution not to give honey to children under 1 year old. This article organizes the product page and the Rakuten reviews into five points: content volume, storage and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Content volume and the types you can choose
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient and allergen labeling, and the caution for children under 1 year old
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in 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 | Japanese Honey, Choose-Your-Type 600g × 2 Jars Set, Gifu-Grown, Unheated (Mitsubachi-mura / Kasuga Apiary)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name (food-labeling category) | HoneySource: description field of the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Content volume | 2 × 600g jars (1,200g in total)Source: same as above |
| Types you can choose | You choose one jar at a time from five types: 春桜蜜 (spring cherry-blossom honey) / 春の里山蜜 (spring satoyama honey) / 初夏の里山蜜 (early-summer satoyama honey) / 夏の深山蜜 (summer deep-mountain honey) / 伊吹百草蜜 (Ibuki hundred-flowers honey). The shop explains that, because it harvests the honey itself, the types you can choose may be limited and purchase quantities may be restricted depending on the season and harvest volumeSource: same as above |
| Harvest month | 春桜蜜 April 2026 / 春の里山蜜 May 2026 / 初夏の里山蜜 June 2026 / 夏の深山蜜 July 2025 / 伊吹百草蜜 a blend of May-to-July honeySource: same as above |
| Sugar content | 78 degrees or higherSource: same as above |
| Storage method | Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Because it is natural honey, it may crystallize, but the shop states that this does not affect qualitySource: same as above |
| Best-before date | 2 years (printed on the label). Shelf life after opening: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Caution for children under 1 year old | The page states a caution not to give honey to children under 1 year oldSource: same as above |
| Country of origin (ingredient) | Honey (Japan-produced). The place of origin is stated as Tarui Town, Fuwa District, Gifu PrefectureSource: same as above |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed) | The product name carries the wording “非加熱” (unheated) and “生はちみつ” (raw honey). Guidance on whether heating is needed: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Delivery | The shipping estimate is stated as within 5 business days. Delivery temperature: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | Kasuga Apiary Co., Ltd. (有限会社春日養蜂場) (春日住夫 is named as the person who harvests the honey)Source: same as above |
| Shop | Mitsubachi-mura / Kasuga Apiary (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
The top of the product page also points to other specifications: sets of 2 × 1kg, 2 × 500g, 2 refill packs of 500g, and an inverted-dispenser container with 2 × 500g refills. This article covers the 2 × 600g set.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredient name is honey (Japan-produced). The nutrition facts (per 100g) are stated as energy 329kcal, protein 0.3g, fat 0g, carbohydrate 81.9g and salt equivalent 0g (noted as estimated values calculated from the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020).
We found no allergen labeling on the product page. This item is Not confirmed. If you have an allergy, please ask the shop before buying and be sure to check the label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 13, 2026)
In addition, the storage-method field of the product page includes a note to the effect that honey should not be given to children under 1 year old. If an infant under 1 year old might eat it, please do not give it to them.
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | This product | Basis |
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| 1. Content volume / servings | 2 × 600g jars (1,200g in total). Choose one jar each from five types. Number of servings: Not confirmed | Description field of the product page. No statement on the number of servings |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Best-before date is 2 years (printed on the label). Shelf life after opening: Not confirmed | Description field of the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The ingredient is honey (Japan-produced). Allergen labeling: Not confirmed (not stated on the page). A caution not to give it to children under 1 year old is included | Checked the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | There is no decorative gift box, and the shop states that noshi (gift wrapping label) is basically not available. A message card (name printing not available) is offered instead | Description field of the product page |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.81 / 5 (955 reviews). We read 75 reviews, which may not reflect the product’s current condition. Points reviewers praised and points they noted are summarized by theme in the reviews section below | Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed October 13, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page states that this product has no decorative gift box and does not come in a gift box, so noshi (gift wrapping label) is basically not available. Instead, it states that a message card (name printing not available) can be attached. We could not confirm the types of noshi inscription. We found no statement about simple wrapping.
The description lists gifting occasions such as ochugen (mid-year gift), birthdays and uchiiwai (thank-you gift), but this does not indicate that noshi is available. We also found no statement on the product page about specifying a delivery date or time.
Among the reviews we read, one post said the buyer gave it as a birthday present to a family member (Source: Rakuten Minna no Review, accessed October 13, 2026). If the recipient has a child under 1 year old, letting them know in advance that honey should not be given to infants helps avoid misunderstandings.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Minna no Review (product page) | 4.81 / 5 | 955 | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 793 / 4★ 147 / 3★ 12 / 2★ 3 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2011 to October 2026; latest October 2026), plus all 3 reviews rated 2★ (posted September 2015 to January 2025) and all 12 reviews rated 3★ (posted March 2011 to May 2015), 75 in total. There are no 1★ reviews. Because 1★ and 2★ reviews together number fewer than 10, we extended our reading to 3★. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Aroma, flavor and differences between types
Of the 60 reviews in the default order, 17 mentioned aroma or flavor (11 of them posted within the last two years). 7 more mentioned differences in taste or aroma between types, all posted within the last two years.
Everyday ways to eat it
14 of the 60 reviews (9 of them within the last two years) mentioned everyday ways of eating it, such as putting it on yogurt or toast or adding it to tea. Some also wrote that they use different types for different purposes.
Reassurance about unheated and Japan-produced honey, and repeat purchases
16 of the 60 reviews (12 of them within the last two years) said they felt reassured that the honey is unheated or Japan-produced, and 16 (13 of them within the last two years) said they buy it repeatedly or will buy it again.
Packaging and enclosures
5 of the 60 reviews mentioned careful packaging or a handwritten letter enclosed, all posted within the last two years.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Weak stickiness, no crystallization
2 of the 3 reviews rated 2★ and 2 of the 12 rated 3★ mentioned that the honey was runny with little stickiness, or that it stayed smooth without crystallizing. The only one posted within the last two years is a 2★ review from January 2025.
How to check: the shop’s guidance on crystallization is summarized under “Storage method” in “Basic Information” in this article.
Preferences by type
4 of the 15 reviews rated 2★ or 3★ wrote that the aroma or taste of a particular type did not suit their preference. All were posted between 2011 and 2015, and none within the last two years.
How to check: the list of types is summarized under “Types you can choose” in “Basic Information” in this article.
Types sold out
2 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned that the type they wanted was sold out, or that few types were available because of the season. Both were posted in March 2026.
How to check: the shop’s statement that the available types are limited by season and harvest volume is summarized under “Types you can choose” in “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed October 13, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to choose a different type for each jar and compare the differences in taste and aroma (five types to choose from)
- Want honey that can be stored at room temperature (best-before date is 2 years)
- Looking for Japan-produced honey labeled as unheated
Who Should Be Careful
- A child under 1 year old might eat it (it must not be given to them)
- Have an allergy (labeling is not confirmed, so ask the shop before buying and check the label on the product you receive)
- Want to use it as a gift that assumes noshi or a decorative box (noshi is stated as basically not available)
- Concerned that the type you want may not be available depending on the season
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 13, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- Two 600g jars, choosing one jar each from five types. The types available may be limited depending on the season and harvest volume
- Store at room temperature; the best-before date is 2 years (printed on the label). Shelf life after opening is not confirmed. A caution not to give it to children under 1 year old is included
- Allergen labeling could not be confirmed on the product page. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying and check the label on the product you receive
Related Pages
This article summarizes information published on the sales sites and review sites. Product details such as content volume, storage method and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s current 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 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of Mitsubachi-mura / Kasuga Apiary, Rakuten Minna no Review, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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