Yaizu City (Shizuoka Prefecture) is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift. The origin field on the listing states that it is made within Yaizu City, but the country of origin of the fish meat is Not confirmed. The thank-you gift covered in this article, which you receive through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), is an assortment of satsuma-age (fried fish cakes) in 400g bags. It gathers pieces that were set aside during production for reasons such as an uneven shape into each bag, and it is a “wakeari” (a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason) item. You apply by choosing 2 bags or 5 bags, and it arrives chilled. We have organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into 5 points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gifting and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are 3: you can choose 2 or 5 bags of 400g, 4 to 5 kinds of satsuma-age are always included, and applications are accepted year-round.
At a Glance
Key points
- You can choose 2 bags (800g or more) or 5 bags (2kg or more) of 400g each. The product name says it is divided into small portions with simple packaging
- An assortment that always includes 4 to 5 kinds of satsuma-age. The listing says the pieces are basically ones with a broken-down shape
- The best-before date is 6 days (chilled) or 1 month (frozen) after shippingis what the listing says. The shipping method is chilled
- Rakuten rating 4.78 (502 reviews). Viewed November 9, 2026
Watch out for
- The chilled best-before date is 6 days after shipping. For frozen, the listing says 1 month
- Pieces with a broken-down shape are the norm, and some reviews say each piece is small
SuitsPeople who want to use it bag by bag, and who want to receive satsuma-age for oden and simmered dishes in one go
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 9, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 9, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 訳ありさつま揚げ 詰め合わせ (wakeari satsuma-age assortment, 400g each, 2 or 5 bags)
- Municipality / Provider
- Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 株式会社はの字食品
- Amount
- 400g × 2 bags (800g or more) / 400g × 5 bags (2kg or more)
- Contents
- An assortment of 4 to 5 kinds of satsuma-age, always
- Storage
- The listing says the best-before date is 6 days (chilled) / 1 month (frozen) after shipping
- Allergen Labeling
- The listing says: of the 28 allergen items, egg, milk, wheat, shrimp, mackerel, squid, soybean and sesame
- Donation Amount
- Changes with the number of bags you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- Shipped chilled. The listing shows shipping in about 1 to 5 weeks after you apply
- Noshi / Gifting
- We could not find settings for noshi, wrapping or a message card on the listing
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
If you have allergies, please contact the provider before applying for the donation, or be sure to check the label on the thank-you gift when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 9, 2026).
See the transcription of the listing, sources and details of “Not confirmed” (18 items)
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
- Product Name
- 訳ありさつま揚げ 詰め合わせ (wakeari satsuma-age assortment, 400g each, 2 or 5 bags; Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string with many search keywords. Here we show only the product-name part.
- Amount
- The 2-bag set has two 400g bags, and the name says 800g or more. The 5-bag set has five 400g bags, and the name says 2kg or more. It is an assortment that always includes 4 to 5 kinds of satsuma-age, and the listing says the contents may change depending on the season. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmed.Source: listing product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 2 bags (400g × 2) / 5 bags (400g × 5)Source: listing selection field and product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Donation Amount
- Differs by the number of bags you choose. Because the amount changes, it is not stated in this article. You can check it on the Rakuten listingSource: listing selection field (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The shipping method is chilled. The best-before display shows both chilled and frozen. The storage temperature is Not confirmed.Source: listing product description
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says 6 days (chilled) / 1 month (frozen) after shippingSource: listing best-before display (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Thawing Method
- Not confirmed (we could not find it on the listing)
- Notes After Opening
- We could not find the shelf life after opening or any notes on the listing, so it is Not confirmed.
- Ingredients
- The listing says: fish meat (manufactured in Japan, manufactured overseas), sugar, soy protein, salt, vegetable oil, glucose, thickener (modified starch), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), pH adjuster, preservativeSource: listing product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Allergen Labeling
- The listing says: of the 28 allergen items, egg, milk, wheat, shrimp, mackerel, squid, soybean and sesameSource: listing product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Origin of Ingredients
- There is no dedicated field on the listing, so it is Not confirmedThe origin field only states the place of manufacture, and the ingredient list shows fish meat manufactured in both Japan and overseasSource: listing product description
- Place of Processing
- The origin field says it is made within Yaizu CitySource: listing product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required)
- We could not find guidance on whether cooking is required on the listing. The description mentions grilling in a toaster oven and using it as oden ingredients or in simmered dishesSource: listing product description
- Shipping Notes
- The shipping method is chilled. The listing says that if you write your preferred weekdays or period in the remarks field, they will accommodate requests such as weekday arrival. It also says that over the New Year period or depending on the weather, shipping may not be on a Friday. It also says that cancellation of the donation application and changes or returns of the thank-you gift are not possibleSource: listing product description (notes)
- Shipping Time
- For both 2 bags and 5 bags, the listing shows shipping in about 1 to 5 weeks (it also says that if different, it is stated in the description). The application deadline is year-round. The shipping time display may changeSource: listing selection field and product description (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- We could not find settings for noshi, wrapping or a message card on the listing. The provider explains that it can be used for occasions such as at home, sharing with others, and giftsSource: listing product description
- Manufacturer
- The provider is shown as 株式会社はの字食品. The listing says it is made within Yaizu CitySource: listing product description
- Shop
- Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the number of bags you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The ratings are as of the date viewed and change afterwards.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.78 / 5 | 502 | November 9, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 415 / ★4 71 / ★3 12 / ★2 1 / ★1 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 9, 2026)
Reviews read: these are trends in 75 Rakuten reviews and may not reflect the product’s current condition. The counts below are approximate, counted by reading the review text, and do not include posts that are only about delivery or shop support.
What Reviewers Praise
Easy to use in small bags and easy to freeze (about 10 of 59 reviews)
About 10 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order mentioned that it is divided into small bags and easy to use, easy to share with others, or can be frozen and used little by little.
Easy to enjoy in oden, just grilled, or as is (oden about 13, grilled or as is about 15)
Among the 59 reviews in the default sort order, about 13 said they put it in oden (a Japanese dish of ingredients simmered in dashi broth), and about 15 said they lightly grilled it or ate it as is (reviewers’ own descriptions).
Plenty of volume and repeat applications (volume about 12, repeats about 19)
About 12 posts said the amount is large or that a lot was included, and about 19 said they repeated the application or apply every year (among the 59 reviews in the default sort order).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 9, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Tastes strong or sweet (about 5 of the 59 default-sort reviews, 1 ★2 review)
About 5 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order, and 1 ★2 review (from 2020), said it tasted strong or a little sweet. 1 of the 3 ★1 reviews wrote that the taste did not suit them.
Each piece is small and the kinds are similar (about 2 of the 59 default-sort reviews, 2 to 3 of the 12 ★3 reviews)
About 2 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order, and 2 to 3 of the 12 ★3 reviews, said each piece is small or that there were many similar kinds and they got tired of it. Some posts also wrote that they could not tell what the wakeari reason was.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the kinds included and the broken-down shape is summarized under “Amount” and “Condition / How to Eat” in “Basic Information” of this article.
Short best-before date (1 of the 3 ★1 reviews)
1 of the 3 ★1 reviews (from December 2025) said the best-before date was only 2 days. This is an individual experience and a different description from the listing’s best-before display (6 days chilled / 1 month frozen after shipping).
How to check: the best-before display is summarized under “Best-Before Date” in “Basic Information” of this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 9, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want to use it bag by bag, and you want to apply year-round for satsuma-age you can use in oden and simmered dishes. If these two are your conditions, this thank-you gift, where you can choose 2 or 5 bags of 400g, fits.
- The Rakuten rating is 4.78 / 5 (502 reviews). Among the 75 we read, there were comments on repeat applications (about 19 of 59) and ease of use in small bags (about 10)
- The provider suggests grilling it in a toaster oven in summer and using it as oden ingredients or in simmered dishes in winter. The application deadline is year-round
The reviews reflect trends in 75 Rakuten reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that to receive the deduction, you are in principle required to file a final tax return by March 15 of the year after you donate, and that if you file a final tax return, the income tax portion is deducted from that year’s income tax and the resident tax portion is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax. It also explains that only for salaried workers and others who do not need to file a final tax return, and only if the number of municipalities you donate to through furusato nozei is 5 or fewer, applying to each municipality you donated to means you do not need to file a final tax return (the One-Stop Exception system, ふるさと納税ワンストップ特例制度), and that in that case no deduction is made from income tax and the full amount is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”、November 9, 2026閲覧). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the ministry, your local municipality or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 9, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Information as of: November 9, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “静岡県焼津市” (Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
