Dazaifu City (Fukuoka Prefecture) is the local government that receives the donation for this furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift, and the provider is listed as Yamaya Communications, Inc. (株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ). The country of origin of the raw material, Alaska pollock roe, is labeled as Russia, and the place of manufacture as Fukuoka Prefecture. The thank-you gift covered in this article is a “wakeari” (a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason) version of Yamaya’s “熟成無着色” (jukusei muchakushoku, as written in the product name) karashi mentaiko. It is a frozen thank-you gift for which you apply on the same listing after choosing either “kiriko” (切子), pieces with torn or cut shapes, or “barako” (ばらこ), a collection of torn or crumbled parts. Kiriko is also offered as a subscription (regular deliveries). We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the listing are: you can choose from approx. 700g up to a total of approx. 2kg; it arrives divided into portions of approx. 350g or approx. 500g; and you can choose the number of subscription deliveries (3, 4, 6, or 12) and the shipping month for barako.
At a Glance
Key points
- Kiriko can be chosen from approx. 700g to a total of approx. 2kg. The four options are approx. 700g (approx. 350g × 2), approx. 1kg (approx. 500g × 2), a total of approx. 1.4kg, and a total of approx. 2kg; barako is approx. 1kg (approx. 500g × 2)
- Subscription of 3, 4, 6, or 12 deliveries (kiriko approx. 700g and approx. 1kg). For barako, you can choose a shipping month from November 2026 to March 2027 (as of November 6, 2026)
- Labeled “uncolored” in the product name. The product name shows “無着色” (uncolored). No coloring agent is listed in the ingredients field, and a color fixative (sodium nitrite) is listed
- Rakuten rating 4.7 (870 reviews). Viewed November 6, 2026
Watch out for
- We found no mention of noshi (Japanese gift wrapping paper) or wrapping on the listing, and the shop describes it as for home use. Among the 4 mentaiko and tarako thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), Rakuten’s rating of 4.7 is lower than those of the other 3 (4.77–4.81, 1,108–3,486 reviews). One-time kiriko orders are shown as scheduled to ship within 30 business days after the donation is confirmed (as of November 6, 2026)
Suits: People who don’t mind torn or cut shapes and want to choose by amount for home use, and people who want to decide when it arrives by the number of subscription deliveries or the shipping month
The comparison covers the 4 mentaiko and tarako thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. 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.
Compared with 4 Similar Mentaiko and Tarako Thank-You Gifts
Among the 4 mentaiko and tarako thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are Rakuten’s display (with the number of reviews) and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. The table is ordered by product name in Japanese syllabary (gojuon) order, with this article first.
| Product | Total Amount | Type | Rakuten Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaya Jukusei Muchakushoku Karashi MentaikoThis article · Dazaifu City · subscription available | approx. 700g to a total of approx. 2kgbarako: approx. 1kg | Kiriko / Barako | 4.7870 reviews |
| Kanefuku (かねふく) Uncolored Karashi MentaikoFukuchi Town · subscription available | 300g–1.2kg | 4 types | 4.771,290 reviews |
| Karashi Mentaiko Kiriko approx. 2kgKotake Town | approx. 2kg500g × 4 | Kiriko / Barako (バラ子) | 4.813,486 reviews |
| Shio Tarako Ippon-monoShiranuka Town | 250g–2kg | Tarako and karashi mentaiko | 4.771,108 reviews |
Product names link to each product’s article. The ratings were viewed on October 4, 2026 for Kotake Town, October 5, 2026 for Shiranuka Town, October 21, 2026 for Fukuchi Town, and November 6, 2026 for this article. “Subscription available” is shown only where it was confirmed in the article.
- The most delivered at once is a total of approx. 2kg for this thank-you gift (kiriko, one-time), about the same as Kotake Town’s approx. 2kg and Shiranuka Town’s maximum of 2kg, and more than Fukuchi Town’s maximum of 1.2kg
- As for types, this thank-you gift and Kotake Town’s offer kiriko and barako (バラ子), Fukuchi Town’s offers 4 types, and Shiranuka Town’s offers tarako and karashi mentaiko
- Rakuten’s rating of 4.7 (870 reviews) is lower than the 4.77–4.81 (1,108–3,486 reviews) of the other 3 (each viewed on a different date)
Basic Information
- Product Name
- やまや 熟成無着色 辛子明太子（訳あり・切子／ばらこ） (Yamaya Jukusei Muchakushoku Karashi Mentaiko; wakeari, kiriko / barako)
- Donation Destination / Provider
- Dazaifu City, Fukuoka (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: Yamaya Communications, Inc.
- Amount
- Kiriko approx. 700g, approx. 1kg, total approx. 1.4kg, or total approx. 2kg / Barako approx. 1kg
- Subscription
- Kiriko approx. 700g and approx. 1kg: 3, 4, 6, or 12 deliveries
- Storage
- Keep frozen (−14°C or below). The listing says the best-before date is 90 days from the shipping date, and that after thawing it should be kept in the refrigerator and eaten within about 2 weeks
- Allergens
- Wheat and soybeans (the ingredients field states that it partly contains them)
- Donation Amount
- Varies with the type, amount, and number of deliveries you choose
- Shipping
- One-time kiriko orders are scheduled to ship within 30 business days after the donation is confirmed; for barako, you choose a shipping month from November 2026 to March 2027 (as of November 6, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- No mention of noshi, wrapping, or message cards was found (Not confirmed). The shop describes it as for home use
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The allergen information transcribes the ingredients field of the listing. If you have an allergy, please be sure to check the listing before applying, and the label on the thank-you gift after it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 6, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (20 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
- やまや 熟成無着色 辛子明太子 切子／ばらこ（訳あり・福岡県太宰府市・ふるさと納税） (Yamaya Jukusei Muchakushoku Karashi Mentaiko kiriko / barako; wakeari, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka, 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.
- Food Type
- 【訳あり】 やまや 熟成無着色 辛子明太子 ([wakeari] Yamaya Jukusei Muchakushoku Karashi Mentaiko)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (name field, viewed November 6, 2026)
- Amount
- Kiriko is approx. 700g (approx. 350g × 2), approx. 1kg (approx. 500g × 2), a total of approx. 1.4kg (700g (350g × 2) × 2), or a total of approx. 2kg (approx. 1kg (500g × 2) × 2); barako is approx. 1kg (approx. 500g × 2). The number of pieces per bag and the number of servings are not given: Not confirmedSource: amount field and option display on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Options
- Type: kiriko / barako
Kiriko amount: approx. 700g / approx. 1kg / total approx. 1.4kg / total approx. 2kg (total approx. 1.4kg and total approx. 2kg are one-time only)
Kiriko delivery type: one-time (scheduled to ship within 30 business days after the donation is confirmed) / subscription of 3 deliveries (January, May, September), 4 deliveries (January, April, July, October), 6 deliveries (January, March, May, July, September, November), or 12 deliveries (every month)
Barako: approx. 1kg, one-time only; choose the shipping month from November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, or March 2027Source: option display and amount field on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026) - Reason It Is Wakeari
- The listing explains that kiriko is mentaiko that tore during the manufacturing process and has torn or cut shapes, and that barako is a collection of torn or crumbled parts. The shop describes it as for home useSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Donation Amount
- Varies with the combination of type, amount, and number of deliveries you choose. Because the amounts change, this article does not list themSource: option display on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Storage Method
- Keep frozen (−14°C or below). The listing says to thaw only the amount you will eat, and after thawing to keep it in the refrigerator and eat it within about 2 weeksSource: storage method field and notes on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- Shown as 90 days from the shipping dateSource: best-before field on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Thawing Method
- The listing says to thaw only the amount you will eat. Thawing procedure and time: Not confirmedSource: notes on the listing
- After Opening
- We found no guidance about after opening on the listing: Not confirmed
- Ingredients
- Kiriko and barako: Alaska pollock roe (Russia), fermented rice seasoning, salt, chili pepper, hydrolyzed protein, yuzu, sake, soy sauce, mirin, kelp extract, fish sauce / sorbitol, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), antioxidant (vitamin C), alcohol, enzymes, color fixative (sodium nitrite), spices, (partly contains wheat and soybeans)
The product name shows “無着色” (uncolored). For both kiriko and barako, no coloring agent is listed in the ingredients field, and a color fixative (sodium nitrite) is listed. The listing explains that it is aged by marinating in a seasoning sauce for 168 hoursSource: ingredients field and product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026) - Allergens
- Wheat and soybeans (labeled as partly contained in both kiriko and barako)Source: allergen field on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- Alaska pollock roe: RussiaSource: ingredients field on the listing
- Place of Processing
- The place of manufacture is labeled as Fukuoka Prefecture. Location of the factory: Not confirmedSource: place-of-manufacture field on the listing
- State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required)
- It arrives frozen. The listing says that because salt and sake are used in the ingredients, it may arrive not completely frozen, and asks you to put it in the freezer promptly after it arrives. We found no guidance on whether heating is required or whether it can be eaten raw. Images on the listing say it can be used in dishes as well as with rice, and explain that barako is easy to use in cooking because it is already looseSource: notes, product description, and images on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shipping
- Frozen delivery. The listing says it is packed in a cardboard box or delivery bag that lets the cold air from outside pass through. Images on the listing say the delivery date cannot be specified but the time slot can. It also states that the donation application cannot be canceled and the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returnedSource: notes and images on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shipping Time
- The listing says one-time kiriko orders are scheduled to ship within 30 business days after the donation is confirmed, and barako is shipped in turn in the shipping month you chose. The subscription shipping estimates are shown as: for 3 deliveries, January, May, and September from the month after the donation is confirmed; for 12 deliveries, once a month from the month after the donation is confirmed; for 4 deliveries, January, April, July, and October from April 2026 onward; and for 6 deliveries, odd-numbered months from March 2026 onward. It also states that, depending on the timing of payment, your preferred delivery month may not be met (all as of November 6, 2026). The shipping time display may changeSource: option display and notes on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Not confirmed (we found no manufacturer or processor field). The provider is listed as Yamaya Communications, Inc. (株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ). The provider’s address: Not confirmedSource: provider field on the listing
- Noshi / Gift
- We found no mention of noshi, wrapping, or message cards: Not confirmed. The shop describes it as for home use. The thank-you gift is, in principle, delivered to the donor’s address; whether it can be sent to another address: Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Shop
- Dazaifu City, Fukuoka (福岡県太宰府市) (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) | 4.7 / 5 | 870 reviews | November 6, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 712 / ★4: 107 / ★3: 18 / ★2: 14 / ★1: 19 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 6, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the standard sort order (posted November 2025 to November 2026; the latest is from November 2026), all 19 of the ★1 reviews (posted January 2021 to October 2026), and all 14 of the ★2 reviews (posted August 2020 to February 2026), for a total of 93. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
The counts below are approximate numbers we counted after reading the text, and exclude posts only about delivery or the municipality’s handling. Of the 33 ★1 and ★2 reviews, most of those mentioning taste or condition were posted between 2021 and 2024, and only a few were posted within the last 2 years.
What Reviewers Praise
Nice shape and size even though it is wakeari (about 11 of 60)
About 11 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order said the shape and size were so nice it was hard to believe it was wakeari, or that there were only a few tears.
Large amount, also usable in cooking (about 10)
About 10 of the 60 standard reviews said there was plenty and it could be used in dishes as well as with rice.
Easy to thaw only what you eat in small portions (about 8)
About 8 of the 60 standard reviews said they divide it into small portions, freeze it, and thaw only what they eat.
Yuzu aroma and spiciness (about 6)
About 6 of the 60 standard reviews said it has a yuzu aroma or that the spiciness is just right.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Salty (about 9 of 33)
About 9 of the 33 ★1 and ★2 reviews said it was salty. 2 of these were posted within the last 2 years, and the rest were posted from 2020 to 2023.
Liquid after thawing / frost (about 6)
About 6 of the 33 ★1 and ★2 reviews said liquid came out after thawing or there was frost on it (1 of these within the last 2 years).
How to check: the condition on arrival and the storage guidance are summarized in the “State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required)” and “Storage Method” rows of the detailed list in “Basic Information” in this article.
Yuzu flavor not to their taste (2)
2 of the 19 ★1 reviews said the yuzu flavor did not suit them (posted in 2021 and 2024).
How to check: the fact that yuzu is among the ingredients is in the “Ingredients” row of the detailed list in “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You don’t mind torn or cut shapes and want to choose by amount for home use, and you want to decide when it arrives by the number of subscription deliveries or the shipping month. If these 2 are your conditions, this thank-you gift fits, with kiriko available from approx. 700g to a total of approx. 2kg, subscriptions (3, 4, 6, or 12 deliveries), and a choice of shipping month for barako (weak points: there is no mention of noshi or wrapping, and Rakuten’s rating of 4.7 is lower than those of the other 3 mentaiko and tarako thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity).
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.7 / 5 (870 reviews). Among the 60 standard reviews we read, many mentioned the nice shape despite it being wakeari (about 11) and the large amount (about 10)
- It arrives divided into portions of approx. 350g or approx. 500g, should be kept frozen, and the listing says the best-before date is 90 days from the shipping date
- One-time kiriko orders are scheduled to ship within 30 business days after the donation is confirmed, and for barako you can choose a shipping month from November 2026 to March 2027 (as of November 6, 2026)
Other options: If you want to choose from options that also include whole sacs (ippon-mono) and mentaiko sticks, see Fukuchi Town Kanefuku (かねふく) Uncolored Karashi Mentaiko; if you also want to choose tarako, see Shiranuka Town Shio Tarako Ippon-mono.
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026). It reflects the trend 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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Information as of: November 6, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “福岡県太宰府市” (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”
