A set of ikura (salmon roe) in soy sauce made from Hokkaido-grown salmon roe and Hokkaido-grown scallop adductor muscle, handled by 笹谷商店 of Kushiro City, Hokkaido (the processor is listed as 株式会社 マルサ笹谷商店), is listed on Rakuten Furusato Nozei as a thank-you gift from Kushiro City (furusato nozei is Japan’s hometown tax donation program). In this article, centering on the “250g ikura + 500g scallop” size, we organized the statements on the application page and the Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. We also cover points that are easy to wonder about when applying at year-end, such as the option to choose December shipping.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitable as a gift?
- Trends in publicly available reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the application page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 北海道産 いくら＆ほたて セット 釧之助 笹谷商店 (Hokkaido-grown ikura & scallop set, 釧之助 笹谷商店; a thank-you gift from Kushiro City, Hokkaido)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string that includes many search terms and the shop’s own claims. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
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| Name | いくら・ほたて (ikura, scallop)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Contents | Ikura in soy sauce 250g + scallop adductor muscle 500g (the size covered in this article). The product description images show the 250g ikura and the 500g scallop labeled “化粧箱入” (comes in a gift box). The application page does not state the number of servings; Not confirmedSource: same as above, product description images |
| Options you can choose | Combinations of ikura in 80g / 160g (80g × 2 cups) / 250g and scallop in 250g / 500g (6 sizes) Shipping slots: shipping in November / shipping in December / ships 3–5 business days after payment / ships within 14 business days after payment (the slots you can choose differ by size and change over time) Regular delivery plans of 2 to 4 shipments are also described (not covered in this article)Source: product description and displayed options on the application page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Shipping period | The December shipping slot is described as “お選びいただいた時期に順次発送いたします” (will be shipped in order during the period you chose). No statement was found on any guarantee of arrival by the end of the year, the application deadline, or the dates when shipping stops over the year-end and New Year holidays; Not confirmedSource: displayed options on the application page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Storage method | Store frozenSource: product description on the application page |
| Best-before date | 2 years from the manufacturing date. The page advises about 3 months as a guide in a home freezer. After thawing, it states to keep refrigerated (5°C or below) and eat within 2 to 3 daysSource: product description on the application page |
| Country of origin of the ingredients | The salmon roe in the ikura in soy sauce and the scallops for the scallop adductor muscle are both from HokkaidoSource: ingredients field on the application page |
| Place of processing | Kushiro City, Hokkaido (processor: 株式会社 マルサ笹谷商店)Source: product description on the application page (whether this is the same as the manufacturer or seller: Not confirmed) |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is required) | The scallop adductor muscle is labeled “生食用” (for raw consumption) in the product description image. The ikura is marinated in soy sauce and arrives frozen. No guidance from the provider on whether heating is required or how to eat it was found in the product description on the application page; Not confirmedSource: product description and product description images on the application page |
| Thawing method | Not confirmed (for storage after thawing, see the Best-before date row above) |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. Shipping is displayed as included. A specified delivery date and time is not available, but the page states that you can change it by contacting the carrier after shippingSource: application page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社 マルサ笹谷商店 (Kushiro City, Hokkaido). Whether it is the manufacturer, processor or seller: Not confirmed. The municipality providing the thank-you gift is Kushiro CitySource: product description on the application page |
| Shop | Kushiro City, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
The donation amount differs depending on the size and shipping slot you choose. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The application page lists the ingredients as follows (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 14, 2026).
- Ikura in soy sauce: salmon roe (from Hokkaido), soy sauce, processed soy sauce products, fermented rice seasoning, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, reduced starch syrup, kelp extract, mirin / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant
- Scallop adductor muscle: scallop (from Hokkaido)
As allergen labeling, the page states that it contains wheat, ikura, and soy. We found no inconsistencies among these labels within the application page. If you are concerned about allergies, ask the shop before buying or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 14, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | Ikura in soy sauce 250g + scallop adductor muscle 500g. No stated number of servings; Not confirmed | Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen. Best before 2 years from the manufacturing date, with about 3 months in a home freezer given as a guide. After thawing, keep refrigerated and eat within 2 to 3 days | Product description on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The ikura and scallops are from Hokkaido. Labeled as containing wheat, ikura, and soy | Ingredients field on the application page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Support for noshi, wrapping and message cards could not be confirmed. Delivery to an address other than the donor’s: Not confirmed | Application page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.8/5 (370 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in standard sort order and all 13 reviews rated ★1 to ★3 (these are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product). Many comments mention the size and sweetness of the scallops and the texture of the ikura, while some point out shipping delays at year-end and strong saltiness | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026) |
Notes When Applying in December
The options on the application page include “12月発送” (shipping in December), and there is also a slot that ships 3–5 business days after payment (accessed October 14, 2026; the slots you can choose change depending on the size and the time). However, neither the application page nor the product description images state any guarantee of arrival by the end of the year, the application deadline, or the dates when shipping stops over the year-end and New Year holidays; Not confirmed. This article cannot say that it will arrive within the year.
Among the reviews, 6 posts in the range we read, from people who chose a December shipping slot, can be read as saying it arrived within December. These are users’ experiences, not a guarantee from the provider. On the other hand, there were 2 posts saying that shipping was later than planned for the year-end “7日以内発送” (shipping within 7 days) slot (which is not among the options on the current application page). The later you apply, the smaller the margin becomes.
Regarding the tax deduction procedure, a guidance image on the application page states that even if you choose to have an application form sent, it may not be sent at year-end. The reviews also include 2 posts saying the application form did not arrive (neither was posted within the last 2 years). Please check the deadline and method of the procedure in the guidance of the municipality you donate to.
Suitable as a Gift?
Support for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards could not be confirmed on the application page (accessed October 14, 2026). The types of inscription are also Not confirmed. The product description images label the boxes of 250g ikura and 500g scallop “化粧箱入” (comes in a gift box), and the scallop description includes the words “お祝い事や贈り物にもオススメ” (recommended for celebrations and gifts) (both are text the shop placed in the images).
- Noshi: could not be confirmed
- Wrapping / message card: could not be confirmed
- Delivery address: as a rule, furusato nozei thank-you gifts are delivered to the donor. No statement on whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s was found on the application page; Not confirmed
- Delivery date and time: the page states that a specified date is not available
If you plan to use it as a gift, check the handling of wrapping and delivery address on the application page before applying. The reviews also include a post about eating it with the whole family while visiting their hometown (source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), accessed October 14, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and may change afterward. The following are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Count | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (product page) | 4.8 / 5 | 370 reviews | October 14, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 318 / ★4 39 / ★3 7 / ★2 2 / ★1 4 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 14, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in standard sort order (posted November 2024–September 2026, most recent September 2026), all 4 reviews rated ★1 (posted January 2023–December 2024), all 2 reviews rated ★2 (posted November 2022–November 2023), and all 7 reviews rated ★3 (posted December 2022–October 2026), 73 reviews in total. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Most of the ★1 to ★3 reviews were posted in 2022–2023.
What Reviewers Praise
Size and sweetness of the scallops
About 20 of the 60 reviews in standard sort order said the scallops were large, thick, or sweet (all posted within the last 2 years).
Grains and texture of the ikura
Around 10 of the 60 standard reviews mentioned the grains of the ikura, the popping texture, or the lack of a fishy smell (all posted within the last 2 years).
Speed of arrival
About 12 of the 60 standard reviews said it arrived quickly after applying (all posted within the last 2 years). The arrival time changes depending on the shipping slot, so please check the timing on the application page.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Shipping delays at year-end
There were 2 posts saying shipping was delayed in the year-end “7日以内発送” (shipping within 7 days) slot (1 ★4 among the 60 standard reviews and 1 among all 4 ★1 reviews; both posted within the last 2 years).
How to check: whether it arrives within the year is summarized in “Notes When Applying in December” in this article.
Saltiness of the ikura
There were 2 posts saying the soy sauce or saltiness of the ikura felt strong (1 ★4 among the 60 standard reviews and 1 among all 7 ★3 reviews; 1 was posted within the last 2 years).
Changes in donation amount and quantity from year to year
There were 2 posts saying the donation amount had gone up from the previous year and 2 posts saying the quantity of ikura had decreased from the previous year (among the 60 standard reviews and all 7 ★3 reviews; all posted within the last 2 years). Sizes and donation amounts may change from year to year, so please check the latest details on the application page.
In addition, among all 9 ★2 and ★3 reviews, 4 posts said it smelled fishy, had freezer burn, was watery or was sticky. All were posted between November 2022 and February 2023, and none was found among posts from the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want to receive ikura and scallops together from a single donation
- Those looking for a thank-you gift with a December shipping slot to choose from
- Those planning to eat it with family at home or while visiting their hometown
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with wheat, ikura, or soy allergies (labeled as containing all of them)
- Those who must receive it within the year (no guarantee or deadline is stated; Not confirmed)
- Those for whom guidance on the thawing method or whether heating is required is decisive (Not confirmed)
- Those who want to give it as a gift assuming noshi, wrapping, or delivery to an address other than the donor’s (could not be confirmed)
- Those who want to specify a delivery date and time (the page states it is not available)
Furusato nozei is for people who pay resident tax in Japan. You cannot receive the tax deduction without a Japanese address on January 1 of the following year, the One-Stop Exception requires a My Number, and the application pages are almost entirely in Japanese. Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 14, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- A set of Hokkaido-grown ikura in soy sauce (250g) and scallop adductor muscle (500g). A December shipping slot can be chosen, but no guarantee of arrival within the year or application deadline is stated on the application page; Not confirmed
- Stored frozen, best before 2 years from the manufacturing date (about 3 months in a home freezer as a guide). After thawing, within 2 to 3 days. Labeled as containing wheat, ikura, and soy. Many reviews mention the size and sweetness of the scallops and the texture of the ikura, while some point out shipping delays at year-end and strong saltiness
- Support for noshi, wrapping and message cards could not be confirmed; delivery to an address other than the donor’s, the thawing method, and whether heating is required are not confirmed
Related Pages
This article summarizes information published on the furusato nozei application page and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as contents, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the application page for the latest information.
Evaluations of taste and quality are summaries of third-party posts with sources noted, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluations. Our approach to creating articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 14, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Kushiro City, Hokkaido” application page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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