With an assortment of tsukudani (food simmered in soy sauce), it is hard to tell how many grams the three jars add up to, or how to request a noshi (gift wrapping label) and a paper bag, and when you are sending a gift it is easy to worry about missing an instruction. In this article we organized what the product page says about the OKiNI Tsukudani 3-Jar Set (OKiNI 佃煮瓶3本セット) sold by えびすめの小倉屋山本 into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and public reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and a guide to the number of servings
- Storage and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitability 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 | OKiNI 佃煮瓶3本セット 小倉屋山本 (OKiNI Tsukudani 3-Jar Set)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name (as labeled) | Tsukudani (all three varieties)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Amount | 3 jars, 390 g in total (nori tsukudani (のり佃煮) 130 g / okaka mentai (おかか明太) 130 g / uni-scallop (雲丹ほたて) 110 g). Guide to the number of servings: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Storage | Store at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity. Precautions after opening: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Best-before date | 180 days from the date of manufactureSource: same as above |
| Country of origin of ingredients | We did not find a separate country-of-origin field for ingredients on the product page. The ingredient field includes entries such as soy sauce (manufactured in Japan), sugar (manufactured in Japan, manufactured in Thailand) and scallop himo (ほたて貝ひも) (produced in Japan)Source: ingredient field of the product description |
| Place of processing | Shodoshima Town, Shozu District, Kagawa Prefecture (location of the manufacturing site)Source: manufacturing-site field of the product description |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed) | We found no guidance from the seller on heating. Serving ideas such as putting it on rice or using it as an onigiri (rice ball) filling are introducedSource: product description |
| Delivery | Shipped by Takkyubin courier; the page says a delivery date and time can be specifiedSource: product description |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社小倉屋山本 (Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka). The manufacturing site is 丸虎食品工業株式会社 第二工場 (Second Factory)Source: product description |
| Shop | えびすめの小倉屋山本 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices change, so we do not list them. Please check the latest price and stock at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description lists the ingredients for each of the three varieties. A preservative (potassium sorbate) is listed for the nori tsukudani and the okaka mentai, Red No. 102 for the okaka mentai, and colorants (Yellow No. 4, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 102) for the uni-scallopSource: ingredient field of the product description; viewed October 15, 2026.
The allergen labeling field lists wheat, soybeans, seafood (魚介類), walnuts and sesame, and adds that the chirimen-jako (small dried sardines) is harvested by a fishing method in which shrimp and crab get mixed inSource: same as above. The end of the ingredient field for all three varieties states that they contain soybeans and wheat, but walnuts, sesame and chirimen-jako do not appear in the ingredient field. Because the scope of the labeling differs between the two fields, please assume all five items on the allergen labeling side and the shrimp-and-crab note.
If you have an allergy to any of these foods, please be sure to ask the shop before buying or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (viewed October 15, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and number of servings | 3 jars, 390 g in total (130 g, 130 g, 110 g). Number of servings: Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Ambient storage. The best-before date is 180 days from the date of manufacture. Precautions after opening: Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Ingredients are listed separately for each of the three varieties. The allergen labeling field lists wheat, soybeans, seafood (魚介類), walnuts and sesame | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Suitability as a gift | Shipped in a dedicated gift box. Choose between standard wrapping and celebration wrapping (御祝用包装). Select the noshi on the order screen and also specify it in the notes field. Types of noshi inscription: Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.64 / 5 (420 reviews). Among the 58 reviews we read in the default order (Rakuten’s default) (posted November 2024 to October 2026; latest October 14, 2026), many said the recipient was pleased, while among the 1★ and 2★ reviews there were posts saying that the noshi or paper bag was not included and that the packaging was damaged. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 15, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page describes the following arrangements (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 15, 2026). The details may change, so please check the product page before buying.
- It is delivered in a dedicated gift box, and the page says the gift box is wrapped before it arrives
- You can choose between standard wrapping and celebration wrapping (御祝用包装)
- You select the noshi on the order screen and also specify it in the notes field. The page states that if nothing is specified in the notes field, the item arrives without a noshi. We found no description of the types of noshi inscription on the product page: Not confirmed
- If you need a paper bag (carrier bag), you tell the shop in the notes field
- Because it is shipped by Takkyubin courier, the page says you can specify the delivery date and time
We found no mention of a message card. The point to check most carefully with this product is that the noshi and paper bag assume both a selection and an entry in the notes field.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. The ratings are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of reviews | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.64 / 5 | 420 | October 15, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 318 / 4★ 74 / 3★ 14 / 2★ 8 / 1★ 6 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 15, 2026)
What we read: the 58 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2024 to October 2026; latest October 14, 2026), plus the 6 reviews filtered to 1★ (posted November 2020 to January 2025) and the 8 reviews filtered to 2★ (posted February 2022 to July 2025), 72 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
The recipient was pleased
Of the 58 reviews in the default order, 36 said that the recipient was pleased or that the gift was well received. All 58 were posted within the last two years.
Range of occasions
14 reviews said they sent it for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, and 10 said they used it for ochugen (mid-year gift) or oseibo (year-end gift). 4 reviews said they sent it for Respect for the Aged Day.
Packing, wrapping and paper bags
9 reviews mentioned that the packing, wrapping or gift wrapping was careful, or that the gift bag that came with it was convenient.
Taste of the uni-scallop
4 reviews singled out the uni-scallop as delicious among the three varieties.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 15, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
The noshi or paper bag was not included
Of the 6 reviews rated 1★, 4 said that the noshi or paper bag was not included in the package they received (2 of them were posted within the last two years). They include posts saying it was not included even though they had written it in the notes field.
How to check: How to specify the noshi and paper bag is summarized in “Suitable as a Gift?” in this article.
Damaged packing, wrapping paper or box
Of the 8 reviews rated 2★, 6 were about packing, such as damaged wrapping paper or box and no fragile-item label (4 of them were posted within the last two years).
Sweet seasoning
Of the 14 reviews rated 1★ or 2★ in total, 2 said the seasoning tasted sweet, including a post that specifically mentioned the nori tsukudani. Both were posted in 2022 or earlier, and none are from the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 15, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You want to give the three varieties of nori tsukudani, okaka mentai and uni-scallop together as one set
- You are looking for an ambient assortment that comes in a dedicated gift box
- You want a product whose best-before date is 180 days from the date of manufacture
Who Should Be Careful
- You have an allergy to wheat, soybeans, seafood (魚介類), walnuts or sesame
- You want to decide the type of noshi inscription in advance (not stated on the product page)
- You do not want to forget to write the noshi or paper bag in the notes field (the page says they are not attached unless specified)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 15, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- An ambient assortment of 3 jars, 390 g in total. The best-before date is 180 days from the date of manufacture
- The allergen labeling field lists wheat, soybeans, seafood (魚介類), walnuts and sesame. Ask the shop before buying, or check the label on the product when it arrives
- Select the noshi on the order screen and also specify it in the notes field. The types of inscription are not confirmed
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Information as of: October 15, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “えびすめの小倉屋山本” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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