“High sugar content” (高糖度) and “home-use” (家庭用) in the product name are labels the shop uses. The product page shows no sugar-content figure or standard (not confirmed), so these labels do not indicate better quality. In this article, we have organized the product page information and the Rakuten Ichiba reviews for the Sun Fuji apples (Aomori Prefecture, 5kg) sold by 青森りんご アップルショップ大中 on Rakuten Ichiba into five points: contents, storage method and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
The count is about 14 to 20 apples, in principle random, and the page states that, as a home-use grade, the apples may have blemishes or uneven color. Shipping is shown as starting around late November, in order of orders received.
What We Confirmed
- Contents and roughly how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it is suitable as a gift
- Trends in publicly available 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 | 高糖度サンふじ家庭用 5キロ (Sun Fuji apples, home-use, 5kg)Source: Rakuten Ichiba “青森りんご アップルショップ大中” product page (viewed September 29, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | Apples (Sun Fuji)Source: same as above (the product page has no “name” field; based on the product name and product description) |
| Contents | 5kg (packed in one layer in a cardboard box; about 14 to 20 Sun Fuji apples). The count is stated to be, in principle, random. The shop explains that since 2022 the counts for home-use and gift-grade have been made the same, so the home-use count includes large-size apples. No serving-size guide is statedSource: same as above, product description |
| The reason for the “wakeari” listing | The word 訳あり (“wakeari”) appears in the product name displayed on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. The shop explains that the home-use grade is meant for casual eating at home and that the apples may have blemishes or uneven color. It also explains that the apples passed an internal quality inspection by a light-sensor sorting machine, but the sugar-content figure that inspection is based on is not confirmedSource: same as above, product description |
| Storage method | Not confirmed (the product description has a link to a separate shop page about storage, but we did not check that page for this article, and the product page itself has no separate mention of ambient or chilled storage)Source: same as above, product description |
| Best-before date | No best-before date is shown. The shop states a quality-retention period of about 2 weeks after arrivalSource: same as above, product description |
| Country of origin | Aomori PrefectureSource: same as above, product name and catchphrase |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Is Heating Needed?) | Fresh fruit (apples). We could not find any guidance from the shop on whether heating is needed. The shop gives an example of eating Sun Fuji apples chilled in the refrigeratorSource: same as above, product description |
| Delivery | Shown as ambient-temperature delivery. Shipping is shown as starting around late November, in order of orders received. The page states that a delivery time can also be specifiedSource: same as above, product name, product description, and delivery display |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the Rakuten Ichiba shop information page lists 大中株式会社 (Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture) as the seller. We have not been able to confirm whether it is also the manufacturer or processor)Source: Rakuten Ichiba “青森りんご アップルショップ大中” shop information page (viewed September 29, 2026) |
| Shop | 青森りんご アップルショップ大中 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above. There are no selectable options; the contents come in one size, 5kg.
Awards stated by the shop: the product page states that the shop won the apple category of the Rakuten Gourmet Grand Prize (楽天グルメ大賞), organized by Rakuten, in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2013, and 2011 (no months are given). The most recent award is 2022. The awards from 2021 and earlier are five or more years old and are not the latest. Whether this product itself was the subject of an award is not confirmed.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product name, catchphrase, and product description (viewed September 29, 2026)
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
This product is fresh fruit (Sun Fuji apples) itself. We could not find any allergen labeling on the product page, so this item is Not confirmed. People with an apple allergy cannot eat them. Please be sure to check the seller’s labeling before purchasing.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 29, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents / servings | 5kg (about 14 to 20 apples, in principle random). No serving-size guide is stated. One size only, with no selectable options | Rakuten Ichiba product page, product description (viewed September 29, 2026) |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Storage method is Not confirmed. The shop states a quality-retention period of about 2 weeks after arrival | Rakuten Ichiba product page, product description (viewed September 29, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Fresh apples. No allergen labeling could be found, so this is Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 29, 2026) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The product page information lists noshi (gift wrapping label) support (the text of the product description has no noshi guidance). The types of inscription, wrapping, and message card are Not confirmed. It is a home-use grade, and the shop states that the apples may have blemishes or uneven color | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 29, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.36 / 5 (2,669 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in the default order (Rakuten’s default) (posted May 18, 2025 to June 28, 2026; latest posted June 28, 2026) and 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★. These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. Within what we read, many reviewers praised the balance of sweetness and acidity and the crisp texture, while others pointed to blemishes and bruising, spoilage or discoloration, and sweetness lower than expected | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed September 29, 2026; 120 reviews read in total) |
Suitable as a Gift?
Here is what we could confirm on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 29, 2026).
- Noshi (gift wrapping label): the product page information lists noshi support. However, the text of the product description has no noshi guidance, and the types of inscription and whether a name can be printed are not confirmed
- Wrapping: the product description says the apples are packed in one layer in a cardboard box, and we could not find any mention of a gift box or gift wrapping
- Message card: not confirmed
- At the end of the product description, words such as oseibo (year-end gift) and 御祝 (congratulatory gifts) are lined up, but these are words in the search keyword field and do not indicate whether such support is available
This product is a home-use grade, and the shop states that the apples may have blemishes or uneven color. If you plan to give it as a gift, it is safer to check that the recipient is comfortable with this. Shipping is shown as starting around late November, in order of orders received, so it also helps to check when it will arrive to avoid a mismatch.
Among the reviews, about 7 of the first 60 in the default order said the apples were sent to someone and well received (source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed September 29, 2026. We read the first 60 reviews in the default order and 30 each filtered to 1★ and 2★, 120 in total; these trends may not reflect the product’s current condition).
What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (product page) | 4.36 / 5 | 2,669 | September 29, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,653 / 4★ 619 / 3★ 201 / 2★ 96 / 1★ 100 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed September 29, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted May 18, 2025 to June 28, 2026; latest June 28, 2026), plus 30 filtered to 1★ (posted March 2021 to May 2026) and 30 filtered to 2★ (posted December 2020 to May 2026), 120 in total. The 1★ and 2★ reviews include older posts; of what we read, 9 of the 1★ reviews and 8 of the 2★ reviews were posted within the last two years. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Balance of sweetness and acidity
About 20 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the balance of sweetness and acidity. Some described a clean sweetness, and others said the low acidity makes the apples easy for children to eat. Some wrote that the apples are not honey-cored but still sweet enough.
Crisp, crunchy texture
About 19 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mentioned a crisp, crunchy, or snappy texture. Some posts from spring to early summer also said the crunch was still there.
Size
About 7 of the first 60 reviews in the default order wrote that the apples were large and impressive, and did not look like a home-use grade. On the other hand, about 4 posts said the apples were small or that the count was high, so the size seems to vary by year and timing.
Well received by recipients and family
About 7 of the first 60 reviews in the default order wrote that they sent the apples to family or acquaintances living far away and that they were well received. Some also felt that the apples work as a gift even in the home-use grade.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 29, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Blemishes, bruises, and dents
About 9 of the first 60 reviews in the default order and about 9 of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, about 18 in all, mentioned blemishes, bruises, or dents. About 9 of these were posted within the last two years. Some of the high-rated posts in the default order also said the taste was good despite a few blemishes.
How to check: The home-use grade and the count are described in the “The reason for the “wakeari” listing” and “Contents” rows of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Spoilage, discoloration, and a moldy smell
About 13 of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ (about 6 of them posted within the last two years) wrote that some of the apples they received had discoloration, brown areas, a moldy smell, or a cellar-like smell.
How to check: The quality-retention period is described in the “Best-before date” row of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Sweetness or juiciness lower than expected
About 12 of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ wrote that the sweetness or juiciness was lower than expected. However, only about 3 of these were posted within the last two years, and most were posted between December 2020 and March 2025.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 29, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to order 5kg of Sun Fuji apples at once for eating at home
- People who are fine with a home-use grade that may have blemishes or uneven color
- People who can wait for shipping in order of orders, starting around late November
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want apples with few blemishes or little uneven color (a home-use grade; reviews mention blemishes and bruises)
- People who want apples of a uniform size or count (the count is, in principle, random)
- People who want to check the storage method, such as ambient or chilled, before buying (not confirmed in this article)
- People who plan to give it as a gift with a noshi inscription or wrapping (inscription and wrapping are not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 29, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The contents are 5kg (about 14 to 20 apples, in principle random), in one size with no selectable options. The page states that it is a home-use grade with blemishes or uneven color, and the sugar-content figure is not shown on the product page and is not confirmed
- The shop states a quality-retention period of about 2 weeks after arrival. The storage method (ambient or chilled) is not confirmed, and shipping is shown as starting around late November, in order
- Noshi support is listed, but the inscription types, wrapping, and message card are not confirmed. The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.36 / 5 (2,669 reviews), and many reviewers praise the taste and texture, while some point to blemishes and spoilage (from 120 reviews read; these trends may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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This article organizes information published on various sales sites and review sites. Product information such as contents, 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: September 29, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “青森りんご アップルショップ大中” product page and shop information page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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