Kamaboko & Fish Cakes – Ochinity | Japanese gourmet, compared https://ochinity.com Mail-order Japanese food compared by portion size, shelf life, suitability as a gift, and what reviews say. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:20:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cropped-image-1-32x32.png Kamaboko & Fish Cakes – Ochinity | Japanese gourmet, compared https://ochinity.com 32 32 鐘崎 Sasa-Kamaboko “大漁旗” Assortment, 13 Pieces — Contents, Shelf Life, Reviews https://ochinity.com/en/kanezaki-sasakamaboko-tairyobata-tf3a7-en/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:20:10 +0000 https://ochinity.com/?p=15181

Information as of 2026.10.24 PR Image: from the product page of “かまぼこの鐘崎” on Rakuten Ichiba. An assortment of sasa-kamaboko (bamboo-leaf-shaped kamaboko, a steamed fish cake) and fried fish cakes, sold by 株式会社鐘崎 in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture (its shop name on Rakuten Ichiba is かまぼこの鐘崎). It contains 13 pieces of 4 kinds: 5 pieces of […]]]>

Information as of 2026.10.24 PR
Product photo of three cut pieces of fried kamaboko showing the filling in the cross-section, with two individually wrapped packs (red and pale pink) of 旨揚げ (Umaage), one of the kinds in the 鐘崎 Sasa-Kamaboko “大漁旗特選詰め合せ” TF-3A7 13-piece assortment. Text the store added to the image: “野菜を味わう 魚を味わう”, “旨揚げ”, “化学調味料・保存料・でんぷん・卵白 無添加” (a “mutenka” (“no additives”) label for chemical seasonings, preservatives, starch and egg white)
Image: from the product page of “かまぼこの鐘崎” on Rakuten Ichiba.

An assortment of sasa-kamaboko (bamboo-leaf-shaped kamaboko, a steamed fish cake) and fried fish cakes, sold by 株式会社鐘崎 in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture (its shop name on Rakuten Ichiba is かまぼこの鐘崎). It contains 13 pieces of 4 kinds: 5 pieces of 大漁旗 (sasa-kamaboko), 4 pieces of 味ささ (with cheese), 2 pieces of 旨揚げ (fried fish cake, satsuma type) and 2 pieces of 旨揚げ (with burdock). The page says it is delivered refrigerated and has a best-before period of 7 days. We summarized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say, in this order: contents, shelf life, ingredients, noshi and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are that it is an assortment of 4 kinds and that you can choose the noshi (gift wrapping label) inscription when ordering.

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At a Glance

Key points of this product

  1. An assortment of 13 pieces of 4 kinds. It centers on 5 pieces of 大漁旗 (sasa-kamaboko), with 4 pieces of 味ささ with cheese and 2 pieces each of 旨揚げ in satsuma and burdock types
  2. You can choose the noshi inscription. Choose from “中元・歳暮” (ochugen / oseibo), “御礼” (thanks), “内祝” (uchi-iwai, return gift), “志” and others, and specify a strip-style noshi (tanzaku) or a full noshi sheet
  3. A “mutenka” (“no additives”) label for chemical seasonings, preservatives, starch and egg white. This is a label the store puts on the product page. The ingredients of 味ささ with cheese list an emulsifier (as stated on the Amazon product page)
  4. Rakuten rating 4.74 (106 reviews). Viewed October 24, 2026

Watch out for

  • It must be kept refrigerated (10°C or below), and the best-before period is 7 days. The page says it may be shorter depending on the delivery region
  • The weight per piece, the total weight and the number of servings are not stated on the product page

Suits: People who want to give mainly sasa-kamaboko, with a few pieces of kamaboko with cheese and fried fish cakes. People who want to attach a noshi with an inscription such as ochugen (mid-year gift), oseibo (year-end gift) or thanks

Features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 24, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

Basic Information

Product name
鐘崎 笹かまぼこ 大漁旗特選詰め合せ TF-3A7 13枚入 (sasa-kamaboko assortment, 13 pieces)
Seller
かまぼこの鐘崎 (株式会社鐘崎, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Amount
13 pieces of 4 kinds (大漁旗 ×5 / 味ささ (cheese) ×4 / 旨揚げ (satsuma) ×2 / 旨揚げ (burdock) ×2)
Storage
Keep refrigerated (10°C or below)
Best-before date
Best-before period of 7 days (may be shorter depending on the region)
Allergen labeling
味ささ (cheese): milk
Delivery
Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) Cool TA-Q-BIN (refrigerated)
Noshi / Gift
Noshi can be attached (choose the inscription, and a strip-style noshi or a full noshi sheet)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

The Rakuten product page does not list the ingredients. If you have allergies, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 24, 2026).

See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (16 items)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

Product name
鐘崎 笹かまぼこ 大漁旗特選詰め合せ TF-3A7 13枚入The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product name part is shown here.
Amount
13 pieces in total: 5 pieces of 大漁旗, 4 pieces of 味ささ (cheese), 2 pieces of 旨揚げ (satsuma) and 2 pieces of 旨揚げ (burdock). The weight per piece, the total weight and the number of servings are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Individual wrapping
The product name says the pieces are individually wrapped. Details of how they are packed are Not confirmedSource: product name on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
Storage method
Keep refrigerated at 10°C or belowSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
Best-before date
Best-before period of 7 days. The page says it may be shorter depending on the delivery regionSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
After opening
We could not find this on the product page, so it is Not confirmed
Ingredients
Not listed on the Rakuten product page. The Amazon product page lists them as follows.
大漁旗: fish meat (cod (imported), itoyori (threadfin bream), kichiji (thornyhead), guchi (white croaker)), seafood extract, mirin, sake, salt, sugar, fructose, kichiji fish sauce
Satsuma: fish meat (cod (imported), itoyori), sugar, seafood extract, mirin, sake, vegetable oil, salt
Burdock: fish meat (cod (imported), itoyori), burdock, sugar, seafood extract, vegetable oil, mirin, sake, salt
Cheese: fish meat (cod (imported), itoyori, guchi), processed cheese, seafood extract, mirin, sake, salt, sugar, fructose, kichiji fish sauce / emulsifierSource: Amazon product page (viewed October 24, 2026). The Amazon product page notes that the manufacturer may change the labeling without notice
Allergen labeling
味ささ (cheese): milkSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
“Mutenka” label
On the product page, the store shows a “mutenka” (“no additives”) label for chemical seasonings, preservatives, starch and egg white (“化学調味料・保存料・でんぷん・卵白 無添加”). The ingredients of the cheese type list an emulsifierSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (the “mutenka” label), Amazon product page (ingredients)
Country of origin of ingredients
The cod is labeled as imported. The origin of the other ingredients is Not confirmedSource: Amazon product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Place of processing
Not confirmed. The seller is located in Sendai City, Miyagi PrefectureSource: company information on Rakuten Ichiba
Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
We could not find guidance on whether heating is needed or how to eat it on the product page. The sasa-kamaboko page of 鐘崎’s official website says that kamaboko is basically already cooked and can be eaten as it is (this is general guidance, not specific to this product)Source: 鐘崎’s official website (viewed October 24, 2026)
Delivery
The page says it is delivered by Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) Cool TA-Q-BIN (refrigerated). It says you can specify the delivery date. It also says you can specify the delivery time slot. It says the shop does not ship on its days offSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, the shop’s shopping guide and business-day calendar
Noshi / Gift
When ordering, you choose whether to attach a noshi and the inscription. The inscriptions include “中元・歳暮” (ochugen / oseibo), “無地” (plain), “御礼” (thanks), “内祝” (uchi-iwai, return gift; for births and weddings), “御祝” (celebration), “粗品” (a small gift), “快気祝” (a gift after recovering from illness), “志” and “粗供養” (inscriptions for Buddhist memorial occasions), and others. For “中元・歳暮”, “無地”, “御礼” and some others, you can also choose a strip-style noshi (tanzaku) or a full noshi sheet. The page says boxed products are delivered wrapped in wrapping paper. It says the itemized statement is sent to the person who ordered and is not put in with the item. Gift paper bags are sold separately (for a fee). Message card options are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (order options and the image explaining wrapping), company information (viewed October 24, 2026)
Manufacturer
There is no manufacturer field on the product page, so it is Not confirmed. The Amazon product page shows the manufacturer as 株式会社鐘崎Source: Amazon product page
Shop
かまぼこの鐘崎 (株式会社鐘崎, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)Source: company information on Rakuten Ichiba

Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.

Photo of two grilled Tairyobata sasa-kamaboko (大漁旗) pieces stacked on a black lacquer plate with gold brushstroke patterns, with a packaged 大漁旗 bag at the lower right (鐘崎 Sasa-Kamaboko “大漁旗特選詰め合せ” TF-3A7, 13 pieces). Text the store added to the image: “鐘崎の極みを味わう プレミアムな笹かまぼこ”, “大漁旗”, “化学調味料・保存料・でんぷん・卵白 無添加” (a “mutenka” (“no additives”) label for chemical seasonings, preservatives, starch and egg white)
Image: from the product page of “かまぼこの鐘崎” on Rakuten Ichiba.
Explanatory image of the wrapping and noshi (gift wrapping label): a box wrapped in wrapping paper, noshi samples (御中元・御歳暮, 無地, 御礼) and an image of a box with a noshi attached (鐘崎 Sasa-Kamaboko “大漁旗特選詰め合せ” TF-3A7, 13 pieces). Text the store added to the image: “包装について”, “のしについて”, “※イメージ”
Image: from the product page of “かまぼこの鐘崎” on Rakuten Ichiba.

What Public Reviews Say

We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

SiteRatingCountViewed on
Rakuten customer reviews (product page)4.74 / 5106 reviewsOctober 24, 2026

Rating breakdown: 5★ 84 / 4★ 17 / 3★ 4 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 24, 2026)

What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted April 2023 to August 2026; latest August 2026), the only review at 2★ (posted February 2023) and all 4 reviews at 3★ (posted December 2022 to March 2026), 64 in total. There were no reviews at 1★. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

There are only 5 reviews at 1★ to 3★ combined, so the strength of a trend cannot be judged from the counts alone. The counts below are approximate, based on reading the review texts, and do not include reviews only about delivery or shop service.

What Reviewers Praise

Recipients were pleased (about 39 of 59 reviews)

About 39 of the 59 reviews in the default order said the recipients were pleased or got in touch to say it was delicious. Some wrote that they sent it to relatives or friends who live far away.

Used for ochugen, oseibo or return gifts (about 25)

About 25 of the 59 default-order reviews said they used it for occasions such as ochugen (mid-year gift), oseibo (year-end gift), return gifts, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

Send it every year (about 15)

About 15 of the 59 default-order reviews said they send it every year or buy it again.

Texture and substance of 大漁旗 (about 9)

About 9 of the 59 default-order reviews described 大漁旗 as fluffy, springy, soft or satisfying to eat.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

What Reviewers Note

Short best-before date (2 reviews)

2 reviews, counting the 4 at 3★ and the 59 in the default order together, said the best-before date was short and it was hard to finish in time.

How to check: the storage method and best-before period are summarized in the “Storage” and “Best-before date” rows of “Basic Information” in this article.

Arrived with the shipping label stuck directly on it (2 reviews)

2 reviews, 1 at 2★ and 1 at 3★, said it arrived with the shipping label stuck directly on the product or the wrapping paper, which made it awkward to use as a return gift or to hand over in person. One of them wrote that they had chosen eco-friendly packaging.

How to check: the shop’s guidance on wrapping is summarized in the “Noshi / Gift” row in the details of “Basic Information” in this article.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

Summary: Is This the One for You?

Why choose it: You want to give mainly sasa-kamaboko, with a few pieces of kamaboko with cheese and fried fish cakes. You want to attach a noshi with an inscription such as ochugen, oseibo or thanks. If these two are your conditions, this assortment is a good fit: it contains 13 pieces of 4 kinds centered on 5 pieces of 大漁旗, and you can choose the noshi inscription when ordering (weak point: it must be kept refrigerated, and the best-before period is 7 days).

  1. Contents: 5 pieces of 大漁旗, 4 pieces of 味ささ (cheese), and 2 pieces each of 旨揚げ (satsuma and burdock)
  2. You can choose the noshi inscription from “中元・歳暮”, “御礼”, “内祝”, “志” and others, and specify a strip-style noshi or a full noshi sheet. The page also says you can specify the delivery date
  3. Rakuten rating 4.74/5 (106 reviews). Among the 64 reviews we read, many said the recipients were pleased (about 39 of 59) or that they used it for gift-giving occasions (about 25)

Other options: If you want an assortment of 13 kinds that also includes chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake) and fried fish cakes (tempura), see 村田蒲鉾店 Gift from Hagi “Shinryoku (深緑)”.

The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

Where to Buy
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Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 24, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 24, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page and company information (かまぼこの鐘崎), Amazon product page (ingredients), 鐘崎’s official website, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”

]]> 村田蒲鉾店 Gift from Hagi “Shinryoku (深緑)” Kamaboko Assortment — Contents, Shelf Life, Reviews https://ochinity.com/en/murata-kamaboko-hagi-shinryoku-en/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:14:20 +0000 https://ochinity.com/?p=15085

Information as of 2026.10.24 PR Image: from the product page of “村田蒲鉾店” on Rakuten Ichiba. An assortment of kamaboko (steamed fish cake), chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake) and fried fish cakes (tempura), made by 株式会社 村田蒲鉾店 in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (where the fish used as an ingredient comes from is not stated on the product […]]]>

Information as of 2026.10.24 PR
Product photo of packaged kamaboko (一萩王 and 銀浪), chikuwa and fried fish cakes arranged in front of a green gift box (村田蒲鉾店 萩からの贈り物 深緑（しんりょく）). Text added to the image by the store: “村田蒲鉾店”, “萩からの贈り物”
Image: from the product page of “村田蒲鉾店” on Rakuten Ichiba.

An assortment of kamaboko (steamed fish cake), chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake) and fried fish cakes (tempura), made by 株式会社 村田蒲鉾店 in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (where the fish used as an ingredient comes from is not stated on the product page, so it is not confirmed). It contains 14 items of 13 kinds: 4 kamaboko plus chikuwa and fried fish cakes. We summarized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say, in this order: contents, shelf life, ingredients, gifting and reviews. Its three features are the number of items, a gift box that supports noshi (gift wrapping label), and shipping without an itemized statement in the box.

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At a Glance

Key points of this product

  1. An assortment of 14 items of 13 kinds. The kamaboko are 4 pieces: 一萩王 and 銀浪, each in white and red. It also includes 2 kinds of chikuwa and fried fish cakes such as nodoguro-ten (blackthroat seaperch fish cake), tako-ten (octopus fish cake), ebi-ten (shrimp fish cake) and fugu-ten (pufferfish fish cake)
  2. Shelf life differs by item; the shortest is 6 days. The page says 9 days for kamaboko, 6 days for chikuwa and satsuma-age (fried fish cakes) that are not vacuum-packed, and 30 days for vacuum-packed satsuma-age
  3. Supports noshi and comes in a dedicated gift box. The page says no itemized statement is enclosed
  4. Rakuten rating 4.8 (326 reviews). Viewed October 24, 2026

Watch out for

  • Chikuwa and satsuma-age have a fairly short shelf life of 6 days. The total weight and a guide to the number of servings are not stated on the product page

Suits: People who want to give a variety, not only kamaboko but also chikuwa and fried fish cakes. People who want to send it directly to the recipient without an itemized statement inside

Features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 24, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

Basic Information

Product name
萩からの贈り物 深緑（しんりょく） (Gift from Hagi “Shinryoku”)
Manufacturer
株式会社 村田蒲鉾店 (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Amount
14 items of 13 kinds (breakdown in the details below)
Best-before date
Kamaboko 9 days / chikuwa and satsuma-age 6 days (not vacuum-packed) / satsuma-age 30 days (vacuum-packed)
Storage
Keep refrigerated (1°C–10°C)
Allergen labeling
The ingredients field is a single list for the whole set. The set contains “えび天” (ebi-ten, shrimp fish cake), but “えび” (shrimp) is not listed in the ingredients field (see the note below)
Delivery
The page says it is delivered by refrigerated (chilled) delivery
Noshi / Gift
Supports noshi; comes in a dedicated gift box (the types of noshi inscription are Not confirmed)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

The ingredients field is written as a single list for the whole set, and the labeling for each item is not confirmed. The amount field includes “えび天” (ebi-ten), but “えび” (shrimp) is not listed in the ingredients field. Treat this product as containing shrimp; if you have a shrimp allergy, ask the shop before buying. If you have other allergies, also ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 24, 2026).

See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 items)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

Product name
萩からの贈り物 深緑（しんりょく） (Gift from Hagi “Shinryoku”)The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product name part is shown here.
Type of food
Fish paste product (魚肉練製品)Source: name field in the product description
Amount
一萩王 large (white) ×1 / 一萩王 large (red) ×1 / 銀浪 large (white) ×1 / 銀浪 large (red) ×1 / 萩小町 chikuwa, 3 per bag ×2 bags / 一萩小町 chikuwa ×1 bag / mentai-cheese-ten (mentaiko and cheese fish cake) ×1 bag / nodoguro-ten, 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag / setsuki-aji hamburg (horse mackerel fish patty), 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag / ika-mentai-ten (squid and mentaiko fish cake), 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag / tako-ten, 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag / ebi-ten, 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag / fugu-ten, 3 pieces per bag ×1 bag (14 items of 13 kinds). The total weight and a guide to the number of servings are Not confirmedSource: amount field in the product description (viewed October 24, 2026)
Storage method
Keep refrigerated (1°C–10°C)Source: storage method field in the product description
Best-before date
The page says 9 days for kamaboko, 6 days for chikuwa and satsuma-age (not vacuum-packed), and 30 days for satsuma-age (vacuum-packed). It also says the set includes items with a shelf life as short as 6 days. From which day the days are counted is Not confirmedSource: best-before field in the product description and product images (viewed October 24, 2026)
After opening
We could not find how to store it after opening or whether it can be frozen on the product page, so it is Not confirmed
Ingredients
Fish meat, egg white (contains egg), cheese (contains dairy products), fish roe, squid, beef extract, soy protein, vegetable oil, spices, starch, salt, mirin / seasonings (amino acids, etc.), preservative (sorbic acid), sweeteners (licorice, stevia), colorants (Red No. 3, Red No. 102, Red No. 106, Yellow No. 5, copper chlorophyll), emulsifier. The set contains “えび天” (ebi-ten), but “えび” (shrimp) is not listed in the ingredients field. This is a single field for the whole set, and the ingredients of each item are Not confirmedSource: ingredients field in the product description
Country of origin of ingredients
Not confirmed (we could not find it on the product page)
Place of processing
Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (location of the manufacturer)Source: manufacturer field in the product description
Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
We could not find guidance on whether heating is needed or how to eat it on the product page (Not confirmed)
Delivery
The page says it is delivered by refrigerated (chilled) delivery, by Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) home delivery. It also says the number of days until delivery differs by regionSource: product page and product images (viewed October 24, 2026)
Noshi / Gift
The gift field on the Rakuten product page shows support for noshi. The types of noshi inscription are Not confirmed. The page says it arrives in a dedicated gift box. Wrapping paper and message cards are Not confirmed. The page says no itemized statement is issuedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Options
There are no options to choose from (1 type only)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page
Manufacturer
株式会社 村田蒲鉾店 (山口県萩市椿東玉太郎1046-1)Source: manufacturer field in the product description
Shop
村田蒲鉾店 (Rakuten Ichiba)

Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.

Image lining up product photos and descriptions of 萩小町 chikuwa, 一萩小町 chikuwa, mentai-cheese-ten and nodoguro-ten; some photos are plated with leafy greens (村田蒲鉾店 萩からの贈り物 深緑（しんりょく）). Text added to the image by the store: “萩小町 三本入り 二袋” (3 pieces per bag, 2 bags), “一萩小町 一本入り” (1 piece), “めんたいチーズ天 一本入り 一袋” (1 piece, 1 bag), “のどぐろ天 三枚入り 一袋” (3 pieces, 1 bag), “上品な白焼き仕上げ”, “ぎゅっとつまった歯ごたえ”, “まろやかな濃厚チーズ”, “素朴な味わい”
Image: from the product page of “村田蒲鉾店” on Rakuten Ichiba. The image is a serving suggestion; the leafy greens and dishes are not included in the product.
Image of the best-before guidance with photos of each item; chikuwa and satsuma-age 6 days (non-vacuum-packed), kamaboko 9 days, satsuma-age 30 days (vacuum-packed); the photos also show citrus slices, leafy greens, dishes and a temari ball (村田蒲鉾店 萩からの贈り物 深緑（しんりょく）). Text added to the image by the store: “賞味期限案内”, “商品の賞味期限についてご注意ください”, “賞味期限が最短6日間のものも含まれております。お早めにお召し上がりください！”
Image: from the product page of “村田蒲鉾店” on Rakuten Ichiba. The image is a serving suggestion; the citrus, leafy greens, dishes and temari ball are not included in the product.

What Public Reviews Say

We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

SiteRatingCountViewed on
Rakuten customer reviews (product page)4.8 / 5326 reviewsOctober 24, 2026

Rating breakdown: 5★ 274 / 4★ 44 / 3★ 5 / 2★ 0 / 1★ 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 24, 2026)

What we read: the first 57 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted February 2021 to December 2025; latest December 2025), all 3 reviews at 1★ (posted November 2020 to December 2024) and 4 reviews at 3★ (posted March 2021 to November 2024), 64 in total. There were no reviews at 2★. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

The contents of the set on this product page have changed over time. Because some reviews were written about sets with a different number of items, this section does not cover comments on the amount or the number of items. The counts below are approximate, based on reading the review texts, and do not include reviews only about delivery or shop service.

What Reviewers Praise

Recipients were pleased (about 29 of 57 reviews)

About 29 of the 57 reviews in the default order said they used it as oseibo (year-end gift), a New Year’s greeting gift, a return gift (uchi-iwai) or a gift for relatives, and that the recipients were pleased. Some also wrote that they send it every year.

Springy, firm bite (about 10)

About 10 of the 57 default-order reviews said the kamaboko is springy and has a good bite.

Could set a year-end delivery date and use it for New Year (about 10)

About 10 of the 57 default-order reviews said they specified a year-end date for New Year use and received it then. Some reviewers also wrote that they used it in ozoni (New Year soup), itawasa (sliced kamaboko with wasabi) and oden (simmered hotpot) (as written by the reviewers).

Many kinds to enjoy (about 8)

About 8 of the 57 default-order reviews said the many kinds keep it from getting boring and make it enjoyable.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

What Reviewers Note

Felt too firm (2 reviews)

2 of the 7 reviews at 1★ and 3★ said everything was on the firm side, or that the firm texture did not suit their family.

Short best-before date / length varies with each delivery (2 reviews)

2 of the 7 reviews at 1★ and 3★ said the chikuwa had a short best-before date, or that the length of the best-before period varied with each delivery.

How to check: the best-before date for each item is summarized in the “Best-before date” row of “Basic Information” in this article.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

Summary: Is This the One for You?

Why choose it: You want to give a variety, not only kamaboko but also chikuwa and fried fish cakes. You want to send it to the recipient with noshi and without an itemized statement inside. If these two are your conditions, this product is a good fit (weak point: chikuwa and satsuma-age keep for 6 days).

  1. 14 items of 13 kinds: 4 kamaboko plus 2 kinds of chikuwa and fried fish cakes
  2. Supports noshi and comes in a dedicated gift box; the page says no itemized statement is enclosed
  3. Rakuten rating 4.8/5 (326 reviews). Among the reviews we read, many said the recipients were pleased (about 29 of 57)

Other options: You can find other seafood products in the Seafood list.

The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

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This article summarizes information publicly available on the product page and review sites. Product details such as the amount, storage method and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the product page for the most current information.

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Information as of: October 24, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page (村田蒲鉾店), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”

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Information as of 2026.10.24 PR Image: from the product page of “パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰” on Rakuten Ichiba.The image is a serving suggestion; the lemon, lime, greens, plate and glasses are not included in the product. “Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami (出雲国の黄金揚げ 極つまみ)”, made by 別所蒲鉾店 of Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and sold by I.C.ティアラム株式会社 of Sakaiminato […]]]>

Information as of 2026.10.24 PR
Product photo of five kinds of satsuma-age arranged on a black plate with lemon, lime and greens; the label below reads “出雲国の黄金揚げ 極つまみ5種セット” and lists the five kinds: nodoguro tempura, seafood age, burdock sticks, green soybean chigiri-ten and Izumo chikuwa with basil and black pepper (風味絶佳.山陰 Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami, 5 Kinds)
Image: from the product page of “パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰” on Rakuten Ichiba.The image is a serving suggestion; the lemon, lime, greens, plate and glasses are not included in the product.

“Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami (出雲国の黄金揚げ 極つまみ)”, made by 別所蒲鉾店 of Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and sold by I.C.ティアラム株式会社 of Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, is an assortment of 5 kinds of frozen satsuma-age (fried fish cakes). According to the ingredients label, the fish meat is from Japan (the fish meat in the chikuwa is from Japan and New Zealand). It contains 100 g each of 5 kinds: nodoguro tempura (a fried fish cake with nodoguro, blackthroat seaperch), kaisen-age (a fried fish cake with seafood), burdock sticks, aodaizu chigiri-ten (torn-off fish cakes with green soybeans) and Izumo chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cakes) with basil and black pepper. In this article, we lay out the contents, shelf life, ingredients, gift options and reviews, based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are three: you can compare 5 kinds, each is individually wrapped, and the best-before date is 2 months frozen.

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At a Glance

Key points of this product

  1. 5 kinds of satsuma-age, 100 g each, individually wrapped. The page lists 5 pieces of nodoguro tempura, 3 pieces of kaisen-age, about 14 burdock sticks, about 12 pieces of aodaizu chigiri-ten and about 8 pieces of chikuwa
  2. Frozen; best-before date 2 months (60 days in a product image). Keep at -18°C or below. The shop advises that you always heat it to thaw before eating
  3. Rakuten rating 4.58 (967 reviews). As shown on Rakuten, viewed October 24, 2026
  4. Supports noshi and message cards. The product page shows support for noshi (gift wrapping label) and message cards, and it arrives in a dedicated box

Watch out for

  • The shop says that if you let it thaw naturally, water comes out and the texture turns watery. The page advises warming it in a microwave, frying pan or toaster
  • Regarding wrapping paper, the shop wrote in a 2019 reply to a review that it has none available. Please check the current policy on the product page before buying

Suits: People who want to eat, or give, satsuma-age in a variety of flavors, taking out a little at a time from the freezer

The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 24, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

Basic Information

Product name
Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami, Assortment of 5 Kinds (風味絶佳.山陰)
Amount
5 kinds × 100 g each (individually wrapped)
What’s inside
Nodoguro tempura, kaisen-age, burdock sticks, aodaizu chigiri-ten, Izumo chikuwa with basil and black pepper
Storage
Frozen (-18°C or below); best-before date: 2 months in the product description, 60 days in a product image
How to eat
The page says to heat it to thaw
Allergen labeling
Wheat, soybeans, squid (allergen field on the product page). The page says the fish used as raw material eat shrimp and crab, and that the same factory also makes products using shrimp
Price
Not listed in this article because it is subject to change
Shipping
Frozen delivery (Yamato Transport). The number of days until shipping is Not confirmed
Noshi / Gift
The page shows support for noshi and message cards. Comes in a dedicated box. A 2019 shop reply to a review says wrapping paper is not available (the types of noshi inscription are Not confirmed)
Maker / Seller
Maker: 有限会社別所蒲鉾店 (Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture) / Seller: I.C.ティアラム株式会社 (Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 24, 2026).

See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (20 items)

This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.

Product name
【無添加】特上さつま揚げ「出雲国の黄金揚げ 極（きわみ）つまみ」5種詰合せ（のどぐろ天・海鮮揚げほか） (the name as written on the page: the label “mutenka” (“no additives”), then “tokujo” (top-grade) satsuma-age “Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami”, assortment of 5 kinds (nodoguro tempura, kaisen-age and others))The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba page is a long string with gift occasions and other terms. Only the product name part is shown here.
Type of food
Fish paste productSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (name field, viewed October 24, 2026)
Amount
Nodoguro tempura 100 g (5 pieces), kaisen-age 100 g (3 pieces), burdock sticks 100 g (about 14), aodaizu chigiri-ten 100 g (about 12), Izumo chikuwa with basil and black pepper 100 g (about 8). The page says they arrive individually wrapped. The number of servings is not stated, so it is Not confirmedSource: product description and product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Options
This product page offers no choice of kinds or amount; it is the 5-kind assortment. The 7-kind and 9-kind assortments in the same series are on separate product pagesSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Storage method
Store at -18°C or below (keep frozen)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
Best-before date
The product description says 2 months. An image on the product page shows 60 days. Neither states the starting date, so it is Not confirmed. The page says to eat it as soon as possible after thawingSource: product description and product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Thawing
The page says to always heat it to thaw. It describes warming it in a microwave, or in a frying pan or toaster. How many days it keeps after thawing is Not confirmedSource: product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
After opening
Not confirmed
Ingredients
[Nodoguro tempura] fish meat (cod (Japan), nodoguro (akamutsu) (Japan)), rapeseed oil, potato starch, sugar, fish sauce (sardine, salt), salt, bonito stock, kombu stock, mirin
[Kaisen-age] fish meat (Japan), squid (Japan), scallop (Japan), green onion (Japan), rapeseed oil, potato starch, sugar, fish sauce (sardine, salt), salt, bonito stock, kombu stock, mirin
[Burdock sticks] burdock (Japan), rapeseed oil, fish meat (Japan), potato starch, soy sauce (contains soybeans and wheat), sugar, salt
[Aodaizu chigiri-ten] fish meat (Japan), green soybeans (Japan), rapeseed oil, potato starch, sugar, fish sauce (sardine, salt), salt, bonito stock, kombu stock, mirin
[Izumo chikuwa with basil and black pepper] fish meat (Japan, New Zealand), potato starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, mirin, salt, black pepper, bonito stock, basil, fish sauce (sardine, salt), kombu stockSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Allergens
Wheat, soybeans, squid. The page says the fish used as raw material eat shrimp and crab. It also says the same factory makes products using shrimp, squid and soybeansSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (allergen field, viewed October 24, 2026)
“Mutenka” (“no additives”) label
The product name and an image on the product page carry the label “無添加” (mutenka, “no additives”). The image states that no synthetic additives such as preservatives or umami seasonings, and no genetically modified substances, are usedSource: product name and product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Country of origin of ingredients
The notes in parentheses in the ingredients list say the fish meat, vegetables and other ingredients of each item are from Japan. Only the fish meat in the chikuwa is from Japan and New ZealandSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (ingredients field)
Place of processing
Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture (location of the manufacturer)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (manufacturer field)
Condition / How to eat (whether heating is needed)
The page says the fish cakes are fried and then quick-frozen before shipping. It says to always heat them to thaw. It says that if you let them thaw naturally, water comes out and the texture turns watery. It says they can be used frozen as they are in simmered dishes, clear soups and oden (a pot of fish cakes and other ingredients simmered in broth)Source: product description and product images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
Delivery
Frozen delivery (Yamato Transport)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (delivery temperature field)
Shipping time
The number of days from order to shipping is not stated on the product page, so it is Not confirmed
Noshi / Gift
The gift field on the product page shows support for noshi and message cards. The types of noshi inscription are Not confirmed. The page says it arrives in a dedicated gift package (black box). Regarding wrapping paper, the shop wrote in a 2019 reply to a review that it has no wrapping paper and cannot deliver the product wrappedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and product images; the shop’s reply in Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)
Manufacturer
有限会社別所蒲鉾店 (1973-1 Kizukinishi, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture). The product description lists it as manufacturer/shipperSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
Seller
I.C.ティアラム株式会社 (61-1 Hamanomachi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
Shop
パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰 (Rakuten Ichiba)
Photos of nodoguro tempura and seafood age, each shown alone and plated (the plated photos include lime, lemon and greens), on a navy background; the store's own text in the image reads “のどぐろ入り天ぷら” “5枚” “海鮮揚げ” “3個” (風味絶佳.山陰 Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami, 5 Kinds)
Image: from the product page of “パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰” on Rakuten Ichiba.The image is a serving suggestion; the lime, lemon, greens and plates are not included in the product.
Photos of burdock sticks and green soybean chigiri-ten, each shown alone and plated, on a navy background; the store's own text in the image reads “ごぼうスティック” “14個前後” “青大豆ちぎり天” “12個前後” (風味絶佳.山陰 Izumo-no-Kuni no Ogon-age Kiwami Tsumami, 5 Kinds)
Image: from the product page of “パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰” on Rakuten Ichiba.The image is a serving suggestion; the chopsticks and plates are not included in the product.

What Public Reviews Say

We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and change afterward. The following are trends in the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

SiteRatingCountViewed on
Rakuten customer reviews (product page)4.58 / 5967 reviewsOctober 24, 2026

Prices are not listed because they change. Please check the latest price and stock at the link above.

Rating breakdown: 5★ 661 / 4★ 231 / 3★ 56 / 2★ 10 / 1★ 9 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 24, 2026)

Range read: the first 58 reviews in the default sort order (posted June 2025 – October 2026, the latest in October 2026), all 9 reviews at 1★ (posted June 2014 – June 2019) and all 10 reviews at 2★ (posted June 2013 – June 2019), 77 in total. These are trends in the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

All of the 1★ and 2★ reviews were posted in 2019 or earlier. The counts below are approximate, made by reading the review text, and exclude reviews only about delivery or the shop’s service.

What Reviewers Praise

Recipients were pleased (about 40 of 58)

Many reviews said it was given for Father’s Day and appreciated, and some said it was given as ochugen (mid-year gift) or oseibo (year-end gift), for Respect for the Aged Day or for a birthday. That is about 40 of the 58 reviews in the default sort order. Some also wrote that they give it again and again.

Comments on taste (about 20)

About 20 of the 58 reviews, including ones relaying the recipient’s impressions, said the taste was good. Some described a springy, chewy texture and said they liked the kaisen-age or the nodoguro tempura (reviewers’ descriptions).

Frozen and individually wrapped, so you can eat a little at a time (6)

6 of the 58 reviews said that because it is frozen they can take it out whenever they want, and because it comes in small portions they can choose by their mood that day.

The “mutenka” (“no additives”) label as a reason for choosing it (6)

6 of the 58 reviews gave the “mutenka” label as a reason they chose it.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

What Reviewers Note

Watery or hollow, spongy texture (5 of 19)

5 of the 19 reviews at 1★ (9) and 2★ (10) said it was watery or felt hollow and spongy. All were posted between 2013 and 2018. Some reviews wrote that perhaps they had thawed it the wrong way.

How to check: the thawing method the shop recommends is summarized in the “Condition / How to eat (whether heating is needed)” row of “Basic Information” in this article.

Each piece is on the small side (2 of 10)

2 of the 10 reviews at 2★ said each piece was on the small side (posted in 2015 and 2019).

How to check: the amount and number of pieces of each item are summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.

No wrapping paper (2 of 9)

2 of the 9 reviews at 1★ said it arrived as just the box even though it was a gift (posted in 2018 and 2019).

How to check: the packaging details are summarized in the “Noshi / Gift” row of “Basic Information” in this article.

Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)

Summary: Is This the One for You?

Why choose it: You want to eat satsuma-age in a variety of flavors a little at a time, or you want to give something frozen that keeps. If these two are your conditions, this assortment, which delivers 5 kinds at 100 g each in individual wrapping and is labeled with a best-before date of 2 months frozen, is a good fit.

  1. The Rakuten rating is 4.58 / 5 (967 reviews). Among the 58 reviews we read in the default sort order, about 40 said it was given as a gift and appreciated
  2. The page shows support for noshi and message cards, and it arrives in a dedicated black box
  3. The page says to heat it to thaw before eating. It advises warming it in a microwave, frying pan or toaster

Other options: If you want more kinds, 7-kind and 9-kind assortments in the same series are on separate product pages.

The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026). These are trends in the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.

Where to Buy
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Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 24, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
This article contains affiliate links (advertising). Editorial Policy

This article summarizes information publicly available on the product page and review sites. Product details such as the amount, storage method and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the product page for the most current 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 24, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page (パーソナルギフト 風味絶佳.山陰), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”

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