The “くまもと” in the shop name くまもと風土 (Kumamoto Fudo) is the seller’s name and does not indicate the origin of the product as a whole (the product description images show the origin of each flavoring ingredient: dried sardines (niboshi, uruime) are from Kumamoto Prefecture, and the others are described as from Shizuoka, Miyazaki, and Hokkaido. The place of processing is not confirmed). 五縁 Ago-iri Dashi (dashi packs containing ago, or flying fish) comes in two types, regular and reduced-salt, and the quantity and the first ingredient listed differ by type. Based on the product page and public reviews, this article organizes the information into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients 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 | 五縁 Ago-iri Dashi (Regular Type / Reduced-Salt Type) |
|---|---|
| Name | 五縁のあご入だしSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Amount | Regular type: 240g (8g × 30 packs) / Reduced-salt type: 150g (6g × 25 bags). The quantity is chosen at the time of purchase, and several reviews say that one bag arrived for a quantity of 1 (see the reviews section)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026), Rakuten customer reviews |
| Available Options | Regular type / Reduced-salt type (the quantity and the first ingredient listed change)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Store away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. The page states that the origin of ingredients and the packaging may change without noticeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Printed on the seal at the bottom of the outer margin (the number of days is not confirmed)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | The regular type lists salt (made in Japan) and the reduced-salt type lists sugar (made in Japan). For the flavoring ingredients, the product description images give the origin for each: bonito flakes and mackerel flakes from Shizuoka Prefecture, dried sardines (uruime) from Kumamoto Prefecture, shiitake mushrooms (koshin) from Miyazaki Prefecture, and kelp from Hokkaido (the page states that the origin of ingredients may change without notice)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description images) (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required) | The product description images show the amounts for simmering one bag: 400ml of water (koikuchi, the stronger-tasting type) or 800ml of water (usukuchi, the lighter type). They also state that you can tear open the bag and use the contents as they are as a seasoning. Whether heating is required is itself not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description images) (viewed October 10, 2026). One review mentions being told that miso soup takes about 800cc of water per bag (8g) |
| Shipping | Mail delivery (mail-bin). The page says delivery takes about 4 to 10 days from shipping, and a delivery date and time cannot be specified. Orders placed by noon are stated to ship the same daySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (no manufacturer is shown. The seller shown for both the regular and reduced-salt types is 株式会社ローカル＋)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Shop | くまもと風土 (Kumamoto Fudo) (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
| Type | Ingredients (as stated in the product description) |
|---|---|
| Regular type | Salt (made in Japan), sugar, flavoring ingredients (bonito flake powder, mackerel flake powder, dried sardine (uruime) powder, flying fish (ago) powder, kelp granules, shiitake mushroom powder), bonito dashi granules, powdered soy sauce, edible vegetable oil and fat / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), (contains wheat, mackerel, and soybeans as part of the ingredients) |
| Reduced-salt type | Sugar (made in Japan), flavoring ingredients (bonito flake powder, mackerel flake powder, dried sardine (uruime) powder, flying fish (ago) powder, shiitake mushroom powder, kelp granules), salt, bonito dashi granules, powdered soy sauce / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), calcium lactate, (contains wheat, mackerel, and soybeans as part of the ingredients) |
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026). The ingredient names are transcribed in the order shown on the label.
The first ingredient listed is salt for the regular type and sugar for the reduced-salt type. Flying fish powder is listed as one of the flavoring ingredients. The allergen labeling is wheat, mackerel, and soybeans for both types, with no discrepancy in the listings. The cautionary notes state that the factory where this product is made also makes products containing shrimp, crab, egg, and milk. Nutrition information such as salt equivalent is not found in the product description and is not confirmed.
If you have allergies, please be sure to check the collective food labeling on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 10, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | Regular type 240g (8g × 30 packs) / reduced-salt type 150g (6g × 25 bags). A guideline for the number of servings is not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Store away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. The best-before date is printed on the seal at the bottom of the outer margin (the number of days is not confirmed). Three reviews say products with a best-before date more than a year after the order date arrived, but this is not a statement from the shop | Product description on the product page, Rakuten customer reviews |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Wheat, mackerel, and soybeans. The first ingredient listed is salt for the regular type and sugar for the reduced-salt type. Seasoning (amino acids, etc.) is listed | Product description on the product page |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | No description of noshi, wrapping, or message cards could be found. Because it ships by mail delivery, a delivery date and time cannot be specified | Product page description |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.65 out of 5 (5,365 reviews). The trends are summarized in “What Public Reviews Say” below (the range read was 115 reviews, and it does not necessarily represent the product’s current state) | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We could not confirm a description of noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping, or message cards on the product page. The inscription on a noshi and the type of wrapping are also not confirmed. We also found no mention of a gift box.
- Delivery is by mail delivery, and the page says a delivery date and time cannot be specified
- The page states that cash on delivery is not available
- The product page’s catchphrase includes the words “social gift,” but we could not confirm any explanation of what it covers
Among the reviews we read, 2 said they used it as a present for a friend or as a small thank-you (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 10, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by topic. The rating figures are as of the time we accessed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.65 / 5 | 5,365 | October 10, 2026 |
Breakdown: ★5 4,084 / ★4 934 / ★3 189 / ★2 68 / ★1 91 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 10, 2026. The breakdown adds up to 5,366, a difference of 1 caused by the timing of when the figures were retrieved.)
Range read: the first 58 in the standard sort order (posted November 2025 to October 2026, the most recent in October 2026), plus 57 reviews filtered to ★1 and ★2 (29 at ★1 and 28 at ★2; posted December 2021 to September 2026), 115 in total. This is a trend within the reviews we read and may not represent the current condition of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Rich flavor and easy seasoning
About 30 of the 58 reviews in the standard sort order mentioned that the umami of the dashi comes through well in soups and simmered dishes, or that the flavor is set without much effort (all posted within the past 2 years). Some reviews also say that because the product already contains salt, this alone nearly completes the seasoning.
Many repeat buyers
About 24 of the 58 reviews said they have been using it for years or keep it stocked so they never run out, indicating continued purchases. Mostly ★5 reviews.
Used for more than miso soup
About 16 of the 58 reviews wrote that they use it in dishes other than miso soup, such as stir-fries, noodle broth, simmered dishes, and okonomiyaki. About 6 of those said they tear open the bag and add the contents directly to the dish. Tearing open the bag and using the contents as they are as a seasoning is also described in the product description images.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026). The counts are approximate numbers counted from keywords.
What Reviewers Note
Strong saltiness
About 20 of the 57 reviews at ★1 and ★2 (about 10 of them posted within the past 2 years) mentioned that it is salty or that it is hard to add miso to miso soup. Most of these were about the regular type.
How to check: the order of ingredients is summarized in the table in “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” in this article (for the regular type, salt comes first).
Mix-ups over the quantity purchased
About 10 of the 57 reviews at ★1 and ★2 (all posted within the past 2 years) said they bought with the quantity left at 1, expecting 2 bags to arrive, and only 1 bag came.
How to check: the contents per unit are summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Ingredient labeling
About 8 of the 57 reviews at ★1 and ★2 (about 3 of them posted within the past 2 years) mentioned that seasoning (amino acids, etc.) is included so it is not additive-free, or that the first ingredient of the reduced-salt type is sugar and tasted sweet.
How to check: the ingredient names for both types are in the table in “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026). The counts are approximate numbers counted from keywords.
About 13 reviews at ★1 and ★2 also mentioned slow delivery, but they are concentrated in 2022 to 2023 and none were among the reviews posted within the past 2 years in the range we read. Because this concerns the shop as a whole, we did not count it as a point about the product.
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to choose between two types, regular and reduced-salt
- Want to keep dashi packs on hand, either 8g × 30 packs (regular) or 6g × 25 bags (reduced-salt)
- Want to check the order of ingredients before choosing
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a wheat, mackerel, or soybean allergy
- Want to confirm that the first ingredient is salt (regular) or sugar (reduced-salt)
- Want to confirm that seasoning (amino acids, etc.) is listed
- Want to use it as a gift with noshi or wrapping
- Want to specify a delivery date and time (not possible with mail delivery)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 10, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- There are two types, regular (240g, 8g × 30 packs) and reduced-salt (150g, 6g × 25 bags), and the first ingredient listed differs: salt or sugar
- The allergen labeling is wheat, mackerel, and soybeans. The number of days for the best-before date and the nutrition information could not be confirmed on the product page
- Delivery is by mail delivery, and a delivery date and time cannot be specified. The quantity is chosen at the time of purchase, and several reviews say that one bag arrived for a quantity of 1
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summaries of 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 10, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “くまもと風土” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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