Kibun’s osechi (traditional Japanese New Year’s food) “Iwai no Sachi” arrives chilled with no thawing required, but that convenience can make it easy to choose without knowing how many people it serves or by when you should eat it. This article organizes the information published on Kibun’s official site and the Rakuten Ichiba product page about Kibun’s Chilled Osechi Three-Tier Box “Iwai no Sachi,” into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. Its key features are that the three-tier box of 36 dishes in total, serving 4–5 people, arrives chilled and can be eaten without thawing.
At a Glance
Key points
- Three-tier box, 36 dishes, serving 4–5 people. 10 dishes in the first tier, 11 in the second tier, and 15 in the third tier (“4–5 servings” is a rough guide to the amount)
- Arrives chilled, with no thawing required, as described. Keep refrigerated at 10°C or below; the use-by date is a fixed date of January 2, 2027 (Sat)
- Rakuten rating 4.46 (350 reviews). Viewed September 21, 2026. It is the highest figure among the 9 osechi featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026) (weak point: the number of reviews is fewer than that of the product with 5,466)
- The delivery date is December 30 or 31, and the time slot can be specified. It comes in a gift box, packed for gift-giving
Watch out for
- The ingredient and allergen labeling is not found on either the Rakuten Ichiba product page or Kibun’s official site
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) is not supported (data within the product page)
Suits: People who want to gather 4–5 people around a three-tier osechi without the effort of thawing
The comparison covers the 9 osechi featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 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 Ichiba product page and the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site (viewed September 21, 2026). The rating is Rakuten Ichiba’s display (viewed September 21, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Compared with 9 Similar Osechi
Among the 9 osechi items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten; the fewer the reviews, the more easily the score moves, and it does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. The table is ordered by product name with this article first, and the order does not indicate superiority.
Product names link to each product’s article.
- Among the 9 osechi featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), Rakuten’s rating of 4.46 is the highest figure (the number of reviews is 350, fewer than the 5,466 of 千賀屋謹製 Osechi “おもいやり,” Japanese-Style Three-Tier Box, Serves 3, Chilled)
- The delivery temperature is chilled for this product and 千賀屋謹製 Osechi “おもいやり,” Japanese-Style Three-Tier Box, Serves 3, Chilled, two items in all. The others are frozen
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 紀文 冷蔵おせち三段重「祝の幸」36品・解凍不要 (Kibun Chilled Osechi Three-Tier Box “Iwai no Sachi,” 36 Dishes, No Thawing Required)
- Amount
- 36 dishes in total, serving 4–5 people (a rough guide)
- Options
- Delivery date: December 30 (Wed) / December 31 (Thu), time slot can be specified
- Storage
- Described as to be kept refrigerated at 10°C or below
- Use-By Date
- A fixed date of January 2, 2027 (Sat)
- Allergens
- Not confirmed
- Price
- Not listed here because it changes
- Shipping
- Chilled delivery
- Noshi / Gift
- Noshi is not supported. Comes in a gift box, packed for gift-giving
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
A list of ingredient names, additives, and allergens was found on neither the Rakuten Ichiba product page nor the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site. In Kibun Foods’ general guidance, allergen labeling is given in the ingredient section of the product packaging. If you have an allergy, please contact the seller before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product once it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed September 21, 2026).
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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
- 紀文 冷蔵おせち三段重「祝の幸」36品・解凍不要 (Kibun Chilled Osechi Three-Tier Box “Iwai no Sachi,” 36 Dishes, No Thawing Required)
- Type of Food
- Osechi (three-tier box)Source: Kibun Online Shop, Rakuten Ichiba Branch (紀文オンラインショップ楽天市場店) product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Amount
- 36 dishes in total (10 in the first tier, 11 in the second tier, 15 in the third tier), serving 4–5 people. “4–5 servings” is a rough guide to the amount, and we could not find a breakdown of how many people are meant to be served on the product page (Rakuten’s product specifications show “servings: 4”)Source: Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Options
- Delivery date: December 30 (Wed) or December 31 (Thu)
Time slot: can be specifiedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 21, 2026) - Storage Method
- Described as to be kept refrigerated at 10°C or belowSource: Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Use-By Date
- A fixed date of January 2, 2027 (Sat)Source: consistent across two pages: the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site and the Kibun Foods brand site (viewed September 21, 2026)
- After Opening
- If you are not going to eat it right after opening, it is described that you wrap each tier individually, keep it in the refrigerator (10°C or below), and eat it as soon as possibleSource: Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Ingredients and Allergens
- A list of ingredient names, additives, and allergens was found on neither the Rakuten Ichiba product page nor the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site, and is Not confirmed. In Kibun Foods’ general guidance, allergen labeling is described as something to check in the ingredient section of the product packaging or by making an inquirySource: Kibun Foods inquiry / FAQ page (guidance on ingredient labeling, viewed September 21, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- Not confirmed (we could not find this listed on the product page)
- Place of Processing
- Rakuten’s product specifications state “country of origin / manufacturing country: Japan.” The factory’s location is Not confirmedSource: product specifications on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- State / How to Eat
- Described as requiring no thawing. It is described as arriving in a state ready to be served at the table as it isSource: Rakuten product name and the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Shipping
- Chilled delivery. Delivered on December 30 or 31. The deadline to change or cancel the delivery date is described as 17:00 on December 10, 2026 (Thu)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- The packaging is described as a gift box, for gift-giving. We confirmed from data within the product page that noshi is not supported. Support for gift wrapping and message cards is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Not confirmed (the seller is listed as Kibun Foods Co., Ltd. [2-1-7 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo] in the Rakuten shop profile)Source: Rakuten Ichiba shop profile (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Shop
- Kibun Online Shop, Rakuten Ichiba Branch (紀文オンラインショップ楽天市場店)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
The following organizes the rating published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the trends in the posts. The rating figures are as of when we viewed the page and change afterward. We read 3 reviews, and this sort order may not reflect the product’s current state.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.46 / 5 | 350 reviews | September 21, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Regarding the amount in the three-tier box, one post says that three adults can finish it on New Year’s Day without straining, and that it is an amount with nothing left over. Some posts praise the taste of the kamaboko (fish cake) and datemaki (sweet rolled omelet), and one says the paper box makes cleanup easy.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026)
There is also a post saying that sending it to the reviewer’s family home was well received.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
One comment points out that the fullness of the contents differs between the tiers. The 3 posts referenced here were all rated 4 stars or higher, and we did not check the trends in lower-rated posts this time.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to gather 4–5 people around osechi without the effort of thawing, and you want to choose by the rating figure. If those are your two conditions, this product fits: it arrives chilled, and its Rakuten rating of 4.46 is the highest among the 9 osechi featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026) (weak points: the number of reviews is fewer than the 5,466 of 千賀屋謹製 Osechi “おもいやり,” Japanese-Style Three-Tier Box, Serves 3, Chilled, and the ingredient and allergen labeling is not found on the product page).
- Among the 3 posts we read, there were posts that mentioned an amount three adults can finish on New Year’s Day, the taste of the kamaboko and datemaki, and a paper box that is easy to clean up
- The delivery date is December 30 or 31, and the deadline to change or cancel is described as 17:00 on December 10, 2026
Other options: For a chilled osechi serving 3, see 千賀屋謹製 Osechi “おもいやり,” Japanese-Style Three-Tier Box, Serves 3, Chilled; for a frozen osechi serving 2, see Itamaetamashii’s Nozomi (Japanese-Style Two-Tier Box, Serves 2).
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, the Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site, and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026). It reflects the trend within the range of reviews read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: September 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Kibun Online Shop, Rakuten Ichiba Branch” (紀文オンラインショップ楽天市場店) product page, Kibun Osechi Online Shop official site, Kibun Foods brand site, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
