The “Shiranuka Town” (白糠町) in the name of this thank-you gift is the name of the Hokkaido municipality that accepts the donation through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program); it does not indicate where the trout (masu) roe comes from (the country of origin of the ingredient is labeled as trout roe from Russia (Sea of Okhotsk)). This is ikura soy sauce marinade made from trout roe, not salmon roe, and the application page states that the small grain size is the reason it is sold as wakeari (irregular). In this article, we organized the statements on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page for “いくら醤油漬け 訳あり 鱒卵 200g〜800g” and the Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
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 | いくら醤油漬け 訳あり 鱒卵 200g／400g／800g 小分け 規格外 小粒 白糠町 ふるさと納税 (Ikura Soy Sauce Marinade, Wakeari, Trout Roe, 200g / 400g / 800g, individual packs, irregular, small grain, Shiranuka Town, furusato nozei)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. |
|---|---|
| Name | いくら醤油漬（鱒卵） (Ikura Soy Sauce Marinade, trout roe)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Contents | 200g (200g × 1 pack) / 400g (200g × 2 packs) / 800g (200g × 4 packs). Every size comes in individual 200g packs. No indication of the number of servings;Not confirmed. As the shop’s own guide, 200g is said to be about 4 ikura rice bowls, and 800g up to about 16 bowlsSource: same as above |
| What changes depending on your selection | You choose the amount (200g / 400g / 800g) and the shipping option (options specifying the month, or the number of business days until delivery). The shipping options available change depending on the time of year (as of October 5, 2026)Source: options displayed on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Reason it is wakeari | The application page states that the reason it is wakeari is that the grains are irregular and small, about one size smaller than salmon ikura.Source: product description on the application page (the shop’s own statement) |
| Storage method | Frozen (−18°C or below). The shop explains that it arrives in nitrogen-flushed packs and flash-frozenSource: product description on the application page (the shop’s own statement) |
| Best-before date | 2 years frozen from the date of manufacture. After thawing, it is stated to be within 4 days if unopened and kept at 10°C or below, and within 2–3 days after opening. The same field also advises that because home freezer temperatures fluctuate easily and frost or quality deterioration may occur, you should eat it within 3 months if possibleSource: product description on the application page |
| Country of origin of the ingredient | Trout roe from Russia (Sea of Okhotsk)Source: name and ingredients fields on the application page |
| Place of processing | No place of processing or manufacturer address could be found on the application page;Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Condition / how to eat (whether heating is required) | It is stated to arrive frozen. Thawing in the refrigerator is recommended. Ikura rice bowls, chirashi sushi, pasta and so on are introduced as ways to eat it. No guidance could be found on the application page on whether heating is required or whether it can be eaten as is;Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page (ways to eat are the shop’s own statement) |
| Thawing method | Thawing in the refrigerator over about 12 hours is recommended. Thawing in hot water or in a microwave is stated as not permitted. It is also stated that refreezing or repeated thawing affects qualitySource: product description on the application page |
| Delivery | Frozen deliverySource: product description on the application page |
| Manufacturer | Umios 広洋株式会社 (no address could be found;Not confirmed)Source: product description on the application page |
| Shop | Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
The donation amount differs depending on the amount and shipping option you choose. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Shiranuka Town also offers ikura soy sauce marinade made from salmon roe (200g–2.4kg), which we cover in a separate article. This thank-you gift differs in that it is wakeari trout roe with small grains, and you choose 1 to 4 individual 200g packs.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The application page lists the ingredients as follows (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 5, 2026).
- いくら醤油漬（鱒卵） (Ikura Soy Sauce Marinade, trout roe): ikura (trout roe from Russia), soy sauce, fermented rice seasoning, reduced starch syrup, salt, bonito extract, sake, kelp extract / seasoning (amino acids, etc.)
The allergen labeling states that it contains wheat, ikura, and soy. We found no inconsistencies in this labeling within the application page. If you are concerned about allergies, check the labeling on the application page before applying for the donation, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 5, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contents and number of servings | 200g / 400g (200g × 2) / 800g (200g × 4). All in individual 200g packs. No stated number of servings; only a guide to the number of ikura rice bowls (the shop’s own statement) | Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen (−18°C or below). Best before 2 years frozen from the date of manufacture. After thawing, within 4 days if unopened and within 2–3 days after opening. There is also advice to eat it within 3 months if possible | Product description on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Made from trout roe from Russia (Sea of Okhotsk). Labeled as containing wheat, ikura, and soy. Place of processing: Not confirmed | Name and ingredients fields on the application page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label) supported (inscriptions: ochugen, celebration, oseibo, or plain); name printing not available. Wrapping, message cards and delivery address handling: Not confirmed | Application page (noshi information) |
| 5. Review trends | Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.69/5 (4,919 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s standard sort order (posted October 2025–September 2026, most recent September 2026), 30 ★1 reviews (posted October 2021–April 2026), and 30 ★2 reviews (posted March 2020–December 2025). The following are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Many comments mention the taste and how easy the individual packs are to use, while there are also remarks about the small grain size, the fact that it is trout roe rather than salmon roe, and the roe coming from Russia | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The application page states that noshi (gift wrapping label) is supported (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 5, 2026).
- Noshi: supported. The inscription is stated to be chosen at the time of application from ochugen (summer gift), celebration, oseibo (year-end gift), or plain. For oseibo, it is stated that, unless a delivery period is specified, shipping starts in order from November 10. It is also stated that inscriptions that do not match the season will be handled with a plain noshi
- Name printing: stated as not available
- Wrapping / gift box: Not confirmed
- Message card: Not confirmed
- Delivery address: no statement could be found on whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s own; Not confirmed
The noshi is stated to be either attached to the outer box as a sticker or enclosed inside the box (depending on the item). Furusato nozei thank-you gifts are sent as thanks for a donation. If you plan to use it as a gift, check the wrapping and delivery address handling on the application page before applying.
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) | 4.69 / 5 | 4,919 reviews | October 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 3,801 / ★4 875 / ★3 145 / ★2 41 / ★1 57 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 5, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in standard sort order (posted October 2025–September 2026, most recent September 2026), 30 reviews filtered to ★1 (out of 57; posted October 2021–April 2026), and 30 reviews filtered to ★2 (out of 41; posted March 2020–December 2025), 120 reviews in total. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste and saltiness
About 46 of the 60 reviews in standard sort order mentioned the taste, saying it was delicious or tasted good. 6 reviews mentioned the saltiness, saying it was just right (all posted within the last 2 years).
Small grains are not a concern
16 of the 60 standard reviews said the grains were small but this did not bother them thanks to the taste and texture (all posted within the last 2 years). 4 reviews also said it did not feel like a wakeari product.
Popping texture
7 of the 60 standard reviews mentioned the popping firmness or that the skins do not linger in the mouth (all posted within the last 2 years).
Individual packs and amount
5 of the 60 standard reviews said the individual 200g packs are easy to use, and 7 said the amount is generous (all posted within the last 2 years). On the other hand, one review said that even one 200g pack is quite a lot for a family of three, so how the amount feels varies by household.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Grains are quite small
10 reviews said the grains were small or that they wished they were a little larger. Of these, 5 were ★4 reviews among the 60 in standard sort order, and 5 were among the 17 ★1/★2 reviews posted within the last 2 years. All were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: the fact that small grains are stated as the reason it is wakeari is summarized in the “Reason it is wakeari” row of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
It was trout roe, not salmon roe
3 of the 17 ★1/★2 reviews posted within the last 2 years (all ★1) said they applied thinking it was salmon ikura but it turned out to be trout roe, or that the labeling was hard to understand. They were posted in November 2024 and January 2025.
How to check: the fact that it is trout roe is summarized at the beginning of this article and in the “Name” row of the “Basic Information” section.
The roe comes from Russia
8 of all 60 ★1/★2 reviews mentioned that, despite being furusato nozei, the roe comes from Russia rather than Hokkaido. All 8 were posted before October 2024; none were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: the origin of the roe is summarized in the “Country of origin of the ingredient” row of the “Basic Information” section and in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
In addition, about 12 of all 60 ★1/★2 reviews said it smelled fishy, was watery, or was salty. Of these, 1 was posted within the last 2 years (December 2024).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want to choose 1 to 4 individual 200g packs and thaw only what they use
- Those looking for wakeari trout roe ikura soy sauce marinade with small grains
- Those who can take the time for the thawing method the seller recommends (about 12 hours in the refrigerator)
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with wheat, ikura, or soy allergies (labeled as containing all of them)
- Those looking for salmon roe ikura (this thank-you gift is trout roe)
- Those for whom the origin of the roe is decisive (labeled as from Russia)
- Those who place importance on grain size (this is a wakeari product with irregular, small grains)
- Those for whom guidance on whether heating is required or whether it can be eaten as is is decisive (not confirmed)
- Those who want to give it as a gift assuming wrapping, a message card, or delivery to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed)
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 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you apply.
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Summary
- Ikura soy sauce marinade made from trout roe, not salmon roe; the country of origin of the ingredient is Russia (Sea of Okhotsk). Three sizes, 200g, 400g and 800g, all in individual 200g packs. Place of processing not confirmed
- Stored frozen (−18°C or below), 2 years from the date of manufacture. After thawing, within 4 days if unopened and within 2–3 days after opening. Labeled as containing wheat, ikura, and soy. Many reviews mention the taste and how easy the individual packs are to use, while some point out the small grains and the trout roe / Russian origin
- Noshi supported, name printing not available. Wrapping, message cards and guidance on 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 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido” application page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
![Featured image. Product photo of Masuyone Echizen Amaebi without roe 500g (small size, wakeari): reddish shell-on sweet shrimp (amaebi) with heads and long antennae, piled tightly across a black bowl. Text the shop placed in the image: “訳ありでお得な［越前甘えび］をたっぷりとお届け。” (a generous helping of the good-value wakeari [Echizen amaebi]) and “［訳あり］子なし越前甘えび 500g” ([wakeari] Echizen amaebi without roe, 500g)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-ebi-masu10000332-en-300x158.webp)
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