This is a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift from Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, and the provider is 銚子東洋株式会社. The silver salmon is labeled as farmed in Chile. The thank-you gift covered in this article, “訳あり 厚切り 塩銀鮭 切り身” (“wakeari” (a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason) thick-cut salted silver salmon pieces), is a set of frozen pieces of about 110–150 g each, and you choose an amount of about 1 kg, 2 kg, or 3 kg when you apply. We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into 5 points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are that the pieces are frozen one by one so you can thaw only what you use, that the reason for wakeari is stated on the listing, and the 3 choices of amount.
At a Glance
Key points
- Choose about 1 kg, 2 kg, or 3 kg of pieces weighing about 110–150 g each. The thickness varies by piece, and we found no mention of the number of pieces on the listing
- Frozen (-18°C or below), with a best-before date within 6 months of the manufacture date, according to the listing. The listing’s guide image says the pieces are frozen one by one, so you can thaw only what you use and store the rest in small portions
- Rakuten rating 4.72 (6,909 reviews). Viewed November 6, 2026
- The reason for wakeari is non-standard pieces (bruising, uneven shape, color variation). The listing says that even so, freshness and flavor are the same as regular ones
Watch out for
- Delivery takes time. The listing says it ships in order from after payment up to about 2 months, and that you may wait 1 to 3 months when applications are concentrated. The delivery date and day of the week cannot be specified
- Various cuts (such as the collar, kama) may be mixed in, according to the listing. It gives serving ideas of grilled salmon, salmon rice, and salmon pasta, but we found no guidance on whether heating is required
Suits: People who want to keep it in the freezer in small portions and thaw only what they use. The listing describes it as a thank-you gift for home use
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 6, 2026). The rating is Rakuten’s display (viewed November 6, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 訳あり 厚切り 塩銀鮭 切り身 (wakeari thick-cut salted silver salmon pieces)
- Donation Destination / Provider
- Choshi City, Chiba (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 銚子東洋株式会社
- Amount
- About 1 kg / 2 kg / 3 kg (about 110–150 g per piece)
- Ingredients
- Silver salmon (farmed, Chile), salt, antioxidant (vitamin C)
- Storage
- The listing says to keep it frozen (-18°C or below) and that the best-before date is within 6 months of the manufacture date
- Allergens
- Silver salmon (salmon) is used as an ingredient. The separate allergen labeling field: Not confirmed
- Donation Amount
- Varies with the amount you choose. Check the listing
- Shipping
- The listing says it ships in order from after payment up to about 2 months. Delivery date and day of the week cannot be specified
- Noshi / Gift
- We found no mention of noshi (Japanese gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message cards (the types of noshi inscription: Not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
If you have an allergy, please contact the provider before applying for the donation, or be sure to check the label on the thank-you gift when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 6, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (17 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- 訳あり 厚切り 塩銀鮭 切り身 (wakeari thick-cut salted silver salmon pieces; Choshi City, Chiba, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Amount
- Choose about 1 kg, 2 kg, or 3 kg. The listing says each piece is about 110–150 g and that the thickness varies by piece. The number of pieces and the number of servings are: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: about 1 kg / 2 kg / 3 kg
Subscription: the same page also offers about 2 kg every other month (2 deliveries), about 2 kg every month (3 deliveries), and about 3 kg every other month (2 deliveries). This article covers the 3 amounts delivered in a single shipmentSource: options on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026) - Donation Amount
- Varies with the amount and number of deliveries you choose. Because the amounts change, this article does not list them. Please check the Rakuten listingSource: options on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Storage Method
- Frozen (stored at -18°C or below), according to the listingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- Within 6 months of the manufacture date when stored frozen (-18°C or below), according to the listingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Thawing Method
- The guide image says to thaw naturally in the refrigerator for about half a day, or to put only the amount you need in a bag and thaw it under running water for about 30 minutes. It also says the pieces are frozen one by one, so you can thaw only what you use and store the rest in small portionsSource: guide image on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- After Opening
- The listing asks you to eat it soon after thawing. After opening, it asks you to store it sealed as tightly as possible and to eat it as soon as you can, regardless of the best-before date. The number of days it keeps after thawing is: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Ingredients
- Silver salmon (farmed, Chile), salt / antioxidant (vitamin C)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The silver salmon is labeled as farmed in Chile. The producer’s comment says the salt is Okinawan salt and that the fish was marinated overnight at a low temperatureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Place of Processing
- The listing gives, as the reason it qualifies as a local product, that the main part of manufacturing and processing is done in Choshi CitySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required)
- Frozen, already salted pieces. The listing gives serving ideas of grilled salmon, salmon rice, and salmon pasta, and also explains how to draw out the salt if it feels too salty. We found no guidance on whether heating is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: guide image on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Reason for Wakeari
- The listing says these are ordinary non-standard pieces that came out during the manufacturing process (bruising, uneven shape, color variation). It says that even so, freshness and flavor are the same as regular ones, and also says various cuts (such as the collar, kama) may be mixed inSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shipping
- Shipped in a cardboard box, not vacuum-packed, and the listing says the bag opening is folded over and not sealed with tape. Delivery date and day of the week cannot be specified, and delivery is not available to Okinawa Prefecture or some remote islands. The listing also says that after a donation application, cancellation and returns are not possibleSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and guide image on delivery-excluded areas (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shipping Time
- The listing says it ships in order from after payment up to about 2 months. It also says that when applications are concentrated, you may wait 1 to 3 monthsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The provider is listed as 銚子東洋株式会社. Its address is: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shop
- Choshi City, Chiba (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.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.72 / 5 | 6,909 reviews | November 6, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 5,625 / ★4: 960 / ★3: 137 / ★2: 70 / ★1: 117 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 6, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2025 to October 2026; the latest is from October 2026), 30 of the ★1 reviews (posted December 2025 to October 2026), and 30 of the ★2 reviews (posted November 2025 to November 2026), for a total of 120. The ★1 and ★2 reviews are 60 of the 187 applicable ones. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
The praised points are counted from the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order, and the noted points from the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews. The counts below are approximate numbers we counted after reading the text; one review can fall under several viewpoints, and posts only about delivery or the shop’s service are excluded.
What Reviewers Praise
Thick, large pieces (about 45 of 60)
About 45 of the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order said the pieces are thick or large. Some compare them with the pieces sold at supermarkets and say these are larger (reviewers’ own descriptions).
Salt level (about 19)
About 19 of the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order said the saltiness was just right or mild.
Rich fat and plump when grilled (about 18)
About 18 of the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order said the fish was fatty or came out plump when grilled.
Frozen one by one and easy to portion (about 6)
About 6 of the 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order said the pieces are frozen one by one, so you can take out only what you need and store them in small portions.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Fishy smell or odor (about 23 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
About 23 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews said they noticed a fishy smell or odor.
Salty (about 9)
About 9 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews said it tasted salty.
How to check: the guidance on drawing out the salt when it feels too salty is described in the “State / How to Eat” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Bag not closed, bag torn, and other packaging issues (about 12)
About 12 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews wrote about packaging, such as bags that were not closed or were torn.
How to check: how it is packed is described in the “Shipping” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want thick-cut pieces of about 110–150 g each, and you want to thaw only what you use. If these 2 are your conditions, this thank-you gift, which lets you choose about 1 kg, 2 kg, or 3 kg, fits.
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.72 / 5 (6,909 reviews). Among the 60 reviews we read in Rakuten’s default order, about 45 mentioned the thickness or size of the pieces
- It is frozen with a best-before date within 6 months of the manufacture date, according to the listing, and the listing says the pieces are frozen one by one so you can thaw only what you use
- The weak points are that ★1 and ★2 reviews mention a fishy smell or saltiness, and that delivery can take from after payment up to about 2 months
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026). It reflects trends within the range of reviews read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ page, furusato nozei donations are deducted from income tax for the year of the donation and from resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”, viewed November 6, 2026). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, your local municipality, or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 6, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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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, is subject to change. Please check the listing for the latest information.
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Information as of: November 6, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “千葉県銚子市” (Choshi City, Chiba) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
