Washita Pork (わしたポーク) is canned luncheon meat made at a plant in Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, with both the pork and the chicken labeled as domestic (Japan). This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site entries for the 200g × 12 cans sold by Catarist Shop (カタリストショップ) on Rakuten Ichiba into five points: content volume, best-before date, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. On the can label, the manufacturer and the seller are listed as different companies.
What We Confirmed
- Content volume and a guide to servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- 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 | Washita Pork (わしたポーク), 12 cans (Catarist Shop)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name (food-labeling category) | 無塩せき luncheon meat (heat-processed meat product 〈heated after packaging〉)Source: can label (product description images; accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Content volume | 200g × 12 cansSource: content volume shown on the can label (product description images) |
| What you receive depends on the page you choose | Number of cans. The same shop has separate product pages for 2, 6 and 24 cans; this article covers the 12-can itemSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Storage method | Store at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity. After opening, the shop advises transferring the contents to another container, storing it in the refrigerator, and eating it soonSource: can label, shop’s Q&A (product description images) |
| Best-before date | Stated as three years from the date of manufacture. It is printed on the bottom of the can. The date of the item you receive depends on when the stock arrivedSource: shop’s Q&A (product description images), can label |
| Country of origin (ingredient) | Both the pork and the chicken are domestic (Japan)Source: can label (product description images) |
| Place of processing | Okinawa Prefecture (the manufacturing site is in Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture)Source: can label (product description images) |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed) | The shop’s Q&A states that it can be eaten as it is without heating, and also introduces cooking methods such as pan-frying and stir-fryingSource: shop’s Q&A (product description images) |
| Delivery | The delivery method category is Not confirmed (please check the product page). The product page states that items ship from the shop’s own distribution center in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, or from a Rakuten fulfillment center (Kanagawa Prefecture). The estimated shipping time is Not confirmed because the option-selection field could not be readSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Okinawa Hormel Co., Ltd. (株式会社沖縄ホーメル), 758 Aza-Toma, Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture. The seller shown on the label is Okinawa-ken Bussan Kosha Co., Ltd. (株式会社沖縄県物産公社), 1831-1 Oroku, Naha CitySource: can label (product description images) |
| Shop | Catarist Shop (カタリストショップ) (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
![Close-up product photo of the can label of Washita Pork (わしたポーク), 12 cans (Catarist Shop). The red label reads “加熱食肉製品（包装後加熱）” (heat-processed meat product, heated after packaging), name “無塩せきランチョンミート” (luncheon meat without nitrite curing), ingredients “食肉（豚肉（国産）、鶏肉（国産））、ばれいしょでん粉（遺伝子組換えでない）、食塩、黒糖、こしょう” (meat [pork (domestic), chicken (domestic)], potato starch [not genetically modified], salt, kokuto, pepper), content “200g”, best-before “缶底に記載” (printed on the can bottom), storage “直射日光を避けて、常温で保存してください” (store at room temperature away from direct sunlight), seller “株式会社沖縄県物産公社 沖縄県那覇市小禄1831-1” and manufacturing plant “株式会社沖縄ホーメル 沖縄県中城村字当間758”. Below the can are a block of raw pork and three small dishes holding a white powder, black grains and brown granules. Text the shop placed in the image includes “家族に安心のこだわり素材。” (carefully chosen ingredients for family peace of mind) and “家族に食べさせるものだから、素材にもこだわりました。” (because it is for your family, we were particular about the ingredients).](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/prd-canned-catarist10000032-2-en-600.webp)
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients shown on the can label are meat (pork [domestic], chicken [domestic]), potato starch (not genetically modified), salt, kokuto (黒糖; black sugar) and pepper (Source: product description images, accessed October 13, 2026). The product page states that it is seasoned with salt, spices and Okinawan kokuto.
Regarding allergies, the shop’s Q&A states that pork and chicken are used and asks readers to check the ingredient labeling on the product label for details. On the other hand, the field for specified allergens (特定原材料) at the right edge of the label is cut off in the product page image and could not be read. This item is Not confirmed. Please ask the shop before buying, or check the food information label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 13, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | This product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Content volume / servings | 200g × 12 cans. A guide to the number of servings: Not confirmed (not stated by the shop) | Content volume shown on the can label. The product page does not state a number of servings |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store at room temperature. Stated as three years from the date of manufacture, with the date printed on the bottom of the can. The date of the item you receive varies with when the stock arrived | Can label, shop’s Q&A (product description images) |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Ingredients are meat (pork and chicken, both domestic), potato starch, salt, kokuto (black sugar) and pepper. The specified-allergen field could not be read: Not confirmed | Can label, shop’s Q&A (product description images) |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | On the product page data, noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping and message cards are treated as not supported. Noshi inscriptions and a gift box: Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.75 / 5 (338 reviews). Among the 57 reviews we read in the default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), many posts said the buyer bought it for stockpiling and many expressed satisfaction with the taste, while some posts mentioned the price or how salty it tastes. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed October 13, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
On the product page data, noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping and message cards were all treated as not supported (accessed October 13, 2026). We could not find any statement on the types of noshi inscription or whether a gift box is available: Not confirmed.
- If you need noshi or wrapping, please check the product page listing before buying
- The best-before date of the item you receive depends on when the stock arrived. How it fits with the time you plan to give the gift can be checked from the date printed on the bottom of the cans you receive
Among the reviews we read, 1 post mentioned the design of the can and wrote that it seems usable as a small thank-you gift (Source: Rakuten Minna no Review, accessed October 13, 2026).
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) | 4.75 / 5 | 338 | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 268 / 4★ 59 / 3★ 9 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 57 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus 1 each filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted March 2025 and September 2025) and 9 filtered to 3★ (posted January 2024 to May 2026), 68 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste and the smell typical of canned food
About 32 of the 57 reviews in the default order expressed satisfaction with the taste. Some posts also wrote that the smell typical of canned food is faint. 14 posts mentioned buying it repeatedly.
For stockpiling and rolling stock
About 33 posts said they bought it for stockpiling or for the rolling stock method (ローリングストック: using up older stock and replenishing it). Some posts also mentioned using it in daily meals while keeping a reserve.
Ingredient labeling
14 posts said they chose it after looking at the ingredient labeling or because it is domestic.
Range of uses
About 10 posts mentioned uses such as a filling for onigiri (rice balls), dishes combined with egg, stir-fries, and pan-frying and eating it as it is.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Price
2 of the 57 reviews in the default order and 1 of the 9 reviews rated 3★ said the price is high or mentioned a price increase. About 9 posts also wrote that coupons would be helpful.
How the saltiness is perceived
2 posts wrote that the flavor is on the strong side or salty, while 3 wrote that it is not too strong or that the salt is on the low side, so impressions are divided. The shop’s product description also notes that it may taste a little salty to some.
How to check: the ingredients are listed in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review, Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to keep 12 cans of 200g together at room temperature
- Want to stock canned food stated as three years from the date of manufacture
- Want to choose after checking the ingredient labeling
- Want to cook with it, for example by pan-frying or stir-frying
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy to pork or chicken (the specified-allergen field could not be read and is Not confirmed, so you need to check the label or similar before buying)
- Are concerned about how salty it tastes
- Want to use it as a gift that requires noshi or wrapping
- Want to decide the best-before date of the item you receive in advance (it varies with when the stock arrived)
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
- 12 cans of 200g, stored at room temperature. The best-before date is stated as three years from the date of manufacture, and the date of the item you receive depends on when the stock arrived
- Ingredients are meat (pork and chicken, both domestic), potato starch, salt, kokuto (black sugar) and pepper. The specified-allergen field could not be read and is Not confirmed, so ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product you receive
- Many reviewers bought it for stockpiling or expressed satisfaction with the taste, while some posts mention the price and how salty it tastes
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 Catarist Shop (カタリストショップ) (including product description images), Rakuten Minna no Review, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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