This article covers chicken thigh from Miyagi Prefecture, vacuum-packed 2kg to a bag and delivered frozen as 3 bags, 6kg in total. The seller is 株式会社ウェルファムフーズ of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; its Rakuten Ichiba shop name is ウェルファムセレクション; and the manufacturer is the same company’s 宮城事業所 (Miyagi site) in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. We organized what the Rakuten product page and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are three: a large 2kg × 3-bag volume, a date limit stated as 730 days from the date of manufacture, and no seasoning.
At a Glance
Key points
- 3 vacuum packs of 2kg each, 6kg in total. The product specifications give the size of one bag as 360mm × 215mm × 48mm
- Arrives frozen and is to be stored at −18°C or below, according to the seller. The product specifications state the date limit as 730 days from the date of manufacture (including the date of manufacture)
- Rakuten rating: 4.81 (217 reviews). Figure as viewed on October 29, 2026
- Thigh meat from Miyagi Prefecture, with no seasoning. Karaage (Japanese fried chicken), stir-fries and simmered dishes are listed as uses
Watch out for
- Each bag is 2kg. If you use a little at a time, it takes the effort of thawing and dividing it into portions
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) cannot be added (as shown on the product page). We also found no mention of gift wrapping or message cards
Suits: Someone who uses a lot of chicken thigh at once, and who has room in the freezer for three 2kg bags
The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications, viewed October 29, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 29, 2026) and may not represent the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- 森林どり Chicken Thigh 6kg from Miyagi Prefecture (2kg × 3 packs, frozen)
- Content volume
- 6kg (2kg × 3 bags, vacuum-packed)
- Country of origin of ingredients
- Miyagi Prefecture (Japan)
- Storage
- Frozen, −18°C or below
- Date limit
- 730 days from the date of manufacture (as shown in the product specifications)
- Allergen labeling
- Chicken
- How to eat
- The seller says to cook it before eating
- Shipping
- Stated to ship within 3 business days (the starting point differs by payment method)
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi not available (no mention of wrapping or message cards)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The product specifications list chicken as the allergen. If you have an allergy, 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 29, 2026)
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 items)
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
- 宮城県産 森林どり もも肉 6kg（2kg×3パック・冷凍） (森林どり chicken thigh from Miyagi Prefecture, 6kg, 2kg × 3 packs, frozen)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string of search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Type of food
- Chicken thighSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (name field of the product specifications)
- Content volume
- Total weight 6kg: 3 bags of 2kg each. One bag measures 360mm × 215mm × 48mm. The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (total weight, unit weight, total count and size in the product specifications)
- Storage method
- The seller says to store it at −18°C or below. The page also says the date limit becomes shorter if the storage temperature is not maintainedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (storage method and remarks in the product specifications)
- Best-before date / use-by date
- The use-by date (消費期限) field of the product specifications states 730 days from the date of manufacture (including the date of manufacture), with a minimum of 1 year guaranteed at delivery. On the other hand, the packaging label in the product photos and the remarks in the product specifications use the term best-before date (賞味期限), so the field name is not consistent within the pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (use-by date field and remarks in the product specifications, packaging label in the product photos; viewed October 29, 2026)
- Thawing method
- The seller says to keep the meat at 4°C or below while thawing and to use it the same day once thawed. Because impacts during transport can make small holes in the bag and meat juices may leak during thawing, the seller says to thaw it on a plate or tray, or in a plastic bagSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (remarks in the product specifications and the product description images)
- Country of origin of ingredients
- Stated as produced in Miyagi Prefecture, with Japan as the country of originSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (place of production and country of origin in the product specifications)
- Place of processing
- 株式会社ウェルファムフーズ 宮城事業所 (Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture) is stated as the manufacturerSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (manufacturer field of the product specifications)
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- Frozen raw chicken thigh with no seasoning. The seller says not to eat it raw and to cook it thoroughly before eating. Karaage, stir-fries and simmered dishes are listed as usesSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (food condition, seasoning and uses of the meat in the product specifications)
- Delivery
- Stated to arrive by frozen delivery with Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (delivery method in the product specifications)
- Shipping timing
- For prepayment such as bank transfer, the seller says it ships within 3 business days after the payment is confirmed. For other payment methods such as credit card, the seller says it ships within 3 business days after the order is confirmed. The page also says that with prepayment, the expected delivery date may shift depending on when the payment is madeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (shipping timing; viewed October 29, 2026)
- Noshi and gifting
- The product page shows that noshi is not available. We found no mention of wrapping or message cardsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 29, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社ウェルファムフーズ 宮城事業所 (Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (manufacturer field of the product specifications)
- Seller
- 株式会社ウェルファムフーズ (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (seller field of the product specifications) and the shop’s company information
- Shop
- ウェルファムセレクション (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterwards. What follows is the trend within what we read, and may not represent the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.81 / 5 | 217 reviews | October 29, 2026 |
Breakdown of ratings: ★5 188 reviews / ★4 22 / ★3 3 / ★2 2 / ★1 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 29, 2026)
What we read: the first 58 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 2 reviews at ★1 (posted October 2023 to March 2024), all 2 reviews at ★2 (posted May to July 2024) and all 3 reviews at ★3 (posted June 2023 to May 2024), 65 reviews in total. This is the trend within what we read and may not represent the product’s current condition.
★1 to ★3 number only 7 in total, so the strength of any trend cannot be judged from the counts alone. The counts below are approximate numbers we counted by reading the text, and they do not include posts only about delivery or shop service.
What Reviewers Praise
Little unpleasant smell (about 23 of 58)
About 23 of the 58 reviews in the default order say there was no unpleasant smell or that they hardly noticed one. About 6 of these put it as there being little unpleasant smell once the meat is prepped.
Tender and juicy (about 10)
About 10 of the 58 reviews in the default order say the meat is tender or juicy.
Works for karaage and other everyday dishes (about 11)
About 11 of the 58 reviews in the default order say they used it for karaage as well as teriyaki, simmered dishes, oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl), hot pot and ozoni (New Year soup with mochi). Some also write that the 6kg was used up quickly.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 29, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Comes in 2kg units, so it takes effort to divide (4)
4 of the 58 reviews in the default order say that since each bag is 2kg it needs dividing, and that this may be a hassle for someone who wants to use only a little. 2 of them write that it is easy to divide once you get used to it.
How to check: the weight and size of each bag are summarized in the “Content volume” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Drip (leaked meat juice) when thawing, holes in the bag (5)
5 posts in total say a lot of meat juice came out when thawing, or that there was a hole in the bag and it leaked: 2 of the 58 reviews in the default order and 3 of the 7 reviews at ★1 to ★3. The 3 at ★1 to ★3 were posted in 2023 to 2024. One review in the default order writes that it used to leak but no longer does recently.
How to check: the precautions for thawing are summarized in the “Thawing method” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Felt the meat was on the firm side (2)
2 posts in total, one at ★2 and one at ★3, say the meat felt firm. Both were posted in 2023 to 2024.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 29, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to keep a stock of frozen Japanese-produced chicken thigh, and you want unseasoned meat to use in your own cooking. If those two are your conditions, this product, which delivers chicken thigh from Miyagi Prefecture as 2kg × 3 bags, fits.
- The product specifications state the date limit as 730 days from the date of manufacture (minimum of 1 year guaranteed at delivery), and storage at −18°C or below is advised
- The Rakuten rating is 4.81/5 (217 reviews). In the 65 reviews we read, many said there was little unpleasant smell (about 23 of 58) and that it works across many dishes (about 11)
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 29, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 29, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 29, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page and company information of ウェルファムセレクション, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
