“Hakata” in the product name refers to the shop name and the seller’s location (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture); it does not indicate where the ingredients come from (the country of production field on the product page says Japan, and the place of processing is not confirmed). 博多風美庵’s Hakata Mentai Ebi Senbei (shrimp crackers), 48 pieces, is a 48-piece pack of shrimp crackers delivered by mail-slot post. The shop describes it as a product for trying at home and says it is not intended as a gift. Because the shop itself also states that the crackers break easily, this article organizes what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, 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
- Suitable 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 | 博多風美庵 Hakata Mentai Ebi Senbei (shrimp crackers), 48 pieces |
|---|---|
| Name | Not confirmed (we could not find the name field of the food labeling on the product page)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 10, 2026) |
| Amount | 48 pieces (the quantity field says 48 pcs). Product weight is about 410g and product size is about D290 × W278 × H30mm. The number of servings is not stated: not confirmed. Whether the crackers are individually wrapped is also not stated on the product page: not confirmed (some reviews say they are individually wrapped)Source: same as above |
| What Changes by Selection | There is no option to choose; it comes in a single 48-piece size. At the bottom of the product page, the same series is also listed in 14-, 24-, 27-, 42-, 60-, and 100-piece packsSource: same as above |
| Storage Method | Room temperature. The shop advises avoiding direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humiditySource: same as above |
| Best-Before Date | The shop states that products are delivered with at least 14 days remaining until the best-before date as of the shipping date. The total period from the date of manufacture is not confirmed.Source: same as above |
| Raw Material Origin | The country of production field on the product page says Japan. Apart from the liquid egg white being labeled as made in Japan, the origin of the ingredients is not confirmed.Source: same as above |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed (the seller is located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)Source: same as above |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | We could not find guidance on whether cooking is required or how to eat it on the product page: not confirmed.Source: same as above |
| Shipping | Shipped by mail-slot post (Japan Post), delivered to your mailbox as a rule. The shop states that delivery takes about one week and that delivery date/time requests and cash on delivery are not available. If you order multiple items, they may arrive on different days even if shipped on the same day. Orders cannot be canceled after shipping is completedSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | No manufacturer is listed: not confirmed. 株式会社風美庵 (2-23-10 Takagi, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is listed as the sellerSource: same as above |
| Shop | 博多風美庵 楽天市場店 (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
The ingredients field on the product page lists: liquid egg white (contains egg, made in Japan), reduced starch syrup, processed non-glutinous rice food, processed starch food (starch, wheat flour, others), sugar, shortening, wheat flour, dried shrimp, processed tarako (cod roe) powder, salt, chili pepper, seasoning (amino acids, etc.: derived from soybean), leavening agent, modified starch, emulsifier, coloring (turmeric, red yeast rice), and flavoring. It also states that ingredients may change without notice.
The allergen field lists wheat, egg, shrimp, and soybean. It also states that the factory where this product is made produces products containing buckwheat, milk, and crab.
If you have allergies, be sure to check the label 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 | 48 pieces (about 410g). The number of servings is not stated. No options; single size | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Room temperature, away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. The shop states delivery with at least 14 days remaining until the best-before date as of shipping | Product page description |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Allergen field: wheat, egg, shrimp, soybean. The page states that the factory also produces products containing buckwheat, milk, and crab | Ingredients and allergen labeling on the product page |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | The shop describes it as a product for trying at home and says it is not suited as a gift. Because it ships by mail-slot post, it breaks easily, and the shop says it cannot compensate for breakage. Whether noshi (gift wrapping paper) or packaging is available is not confirmed | Product page description and information images |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.55 out of 5 (1,500 reviews). We read the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2015 to September 2026; latest September 2026), all 26 1★ reviews (posted November 2015 to April 2024), and all 29 2★ reviews (posted May 2015 to July 2025), 114 in total. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Some reviewers mention the texture, individual wrapping, and the large quantity, while several say the crackers arrived broken after mail-slot delivery | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page description says that this product is made with a focus on a crunchy texture and breaks very easily, and because it is shipped by mail-slot post, breakage is likely during delivery, so it should be enjoyed for home use only. For gifts, the shop suggests considering its regular packaged products. The product’s information image also says it is not suited as a gift and is a product for trying yourself, and that if you send it to someone, the shop cannot compensate for breakage or similar issues (viewed October 10, 2026).
The gift service field lists item names such as gift wrapping, carrier bag, noshi (gift wrapping paper), gift card, name tag, and packing, but we could not tell from the product page whether each item is actually available.
- Noshi: the item name is listed, but availability and the types of inscription are not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: the item name is listed, but availability and the types of wrapping are not confirmed
- Gift card / name tag: the item name is listed, but availability is not confirmed
- Shipping: by mail-slot post (delivered to the mailbox); the shop states that delivery date/time cannot be specified
Please check the product page for noshi, wrapping, and delivery address handling before ordering.
What Public Reviews Say
Below, we organize Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. The rating figures are as of when we viewed them and will change afterward. We read 114 reviews in total, and the following are trends within what we read. They may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.55 / 5 | 1,500 | October 10, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,051 / 4★ 303 / 3★ 91 / 2★ 29 / 1★ 26 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 10, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2015 to September 2026; latest September 2026), all 26 1★ reviews (posted November 2015 to April 2024), and all 29 2★ reviews (posted May 2015 to July 2025), 114 in total. There are almost no 1★ or 2★ reviews from October 2024 onward, and most complaints such as breakage were posted in or before April 2024. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Crunchy, crisp texture
9 of the 59 reviews in the default order mentioned the crunch or texture (7 of them posted in the last two years). All were 4★ to 5★ reviews.
Not too spicy, easy to eat
3 of the 59 default-order reviews said it is not too spicy and easy to eat even for people who do not like spicy food or for children (all 5★, posted July to September 2025).
Individually wrapped, so you can open just what you eat
5 of the 59 default-order reviews said the crackers are individually wrapped so you can open just what you eat (2 of them posted in the last two years). Because the product page does not state whether they are individually wrapped, this information comes from reviews.
Large quantity
About 22 of the 59 default-order reviews said the quantity is large or generous (about 20 of them posted in the last two years). They are concentrated between July 2025 and September 2026.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Breaks or crumbles in mail-slot delivery
9 of the 59 default-order reviews (8 of them posted in the last two years), 13 of the 26 1★ reviews, and 11 of the 29 2★ reviews said the product arrived broken or crumbled. Among the 59 default-order reviews, some 4★ to 5★ reviews also mentioned that a few were broken or that some are occasionally broken. The relevant 1★ and 2★ reviews were posted from 2016 to April 2024.
How to check: the shop’s own statement that the product breaks easily is summarized in the “Shipping” row of “Basic Information” and in “Suitable as a Gift?” in this article.
Sweet
5 of the 59 default-order reviews (4 of them posted in the last two years), 2 of the 26 1★ reviews, and 3 of the 29 2★ reviews said it was too sweet or that they did not like the sweetness. The default-order reviews were posted July to October 2025, the 1★ reviews in 2021, and the 2★ reviews from 2017 to 2021.
Short best-before date on arrival
Reviews saying the product arrived with a short best-before date: 1 of the 59 default-order reviews (March 2025), 2 of the 26 1★ reviews (April 2020 and June 2022), and 2 of the 29 2★ reviews (June 2016 and April 2020).
How to check: the shop’s guidance on the best-before date is summarized in the “Best-Before Date” row of “Basic Information” in this article (at least 14 days remaining as of the shipping date).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 10, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a 48-piece pack of shrimp crackers to eat at home (the shop describes it as a product for home use)
- Can accept the shop’s notice that the crackers may break during delivery
- Are fine with delivery by mail-slot post (delivered to the mailbox, about one week to arrive)
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a wheat, egg, shrimp, or soybean allergy (listed in the allergen field)
- Have a buckwheat, milk, or crab allergy (the page states that the factory produces products containing these)
- Want to receive the crackers unbroken, or want to give them as a gift (the shop says it is not suited as a gift)
- Want to specify a delivery date/time or pay cash on delivery (the shop says neither is available with mail-slot post)
- Are concerned about sweetness (some reviews say it is sweet)
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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Amazon has a product page for a 27-piece pack from the same brand, but because the count differs from the 48-piece pack in this article, we have not included an Amazon link.
Summary
- A single size of 48 pieces (about 410g). Stored at room temperature; the shop states delivery with at least 14 days remaining until the best-before date as of shipping
- The allergen field lists wheat, egg, shrimp, and soybean, and the factory also produces products containing buckwheat, milk, and crab. Be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives
- The shop describes it as a product for trying at home, not suited as a gift, and prone to breaking because it ships by mail-slot post. Several reviews also say it arrived broken, while others mention the texture and large quantity
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s 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 10, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “博多風美庵 楽天市場店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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