Iizuna Town (Nagano Prefecture) is the local government that receives the donation for this thank-you gift under the furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), and the place-of-origin field on the listing also says Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture. The thank-you gift covered in this article, “Wakeari Sun Fuji Kansha Ringo” (訳あり サンふじ 感謝りんご; “kansha ringo” means “thank-you apples”), is “wakeari” (a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason) Sun Fuji apples provided by JAながの (JA Nagano, an agricultural cooperative), delivered at ambient temperature, which you apply for by choosing an amount of 2 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg. We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews state into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are three: you can choose from three amounts, examples of the wakeari reasons (russeting, scratches, dents and so on) are shown in photos, and it arrives at ambient temperature.
At a Glance
Key points
- Wakeari Sun Fuji apples in a choice of 2 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg. The number and size of apples cannot be specified, and the listing says the contents may weigh less than the stated amount because of individual differences and moisture content (2 kg cannot be delivered to Okinawa Prefecture)
- Six photos show examples of the wakeari reasons. The images on the listing show examples of russeting, scratches, dents, misshapen fruit, uneven color and cracks around the stem
- Rakuten rating 4.34 (2,807 reviews). Viewed November 7, 2026
- Arrives at ambient temperature, shipped in sequence from early December (checked November 7, 2026). The listing says the delivery date and time cannot be specified
Watch out for
- Apples with uneven color, misshapen fruit and scratches are included, and the listing presents the gift as for home use
- The listing says that Sun Fuji is a variety that tends to develop a honey core (mitsu), but that this does not guarantee every apple will have one
Suits: People who don’t mind scratches or an uneven appearance and want to receive 2 kg to 10 kg of apples at once to eat at home
The features come from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 7, 2026). The rating is Rakuten’s display (viewed November 7, 2026) and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
Basic Information
- Product name
- Wakeari Sun Fuji Kansha Ringo (2 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg)
- Donation recipient / provider
- Iizuna Town, Nagano (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / provider: JAながの (JA Nagano)
- Amount
- 2 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg (the number and size of apples cannot be specified)
- Wakeari reasons
- Russeting, scratches, dents, misshapen fruit, uneven color, cracks around the stem, etc. (examples in the listing images)
- Storage
- The listing says it arrives at ambient temperature (best-before date: Not confirmed)
- Allergen labeling
- Not confirmed
- Donation amount
- Varies with the amount you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- In sequence from early December (checked November 7, 2026). The delivery date and time cannot be specified
- Noshi / gifts
- The listing presents it as for home use (noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards: Not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The listing does not state the ingredients or allergen labeling. 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”, accessed November 7, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (17 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- Wakeari Sun Fuji Kansha Ringo (Iizuna Town, Nagano; Furusato Nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Amount
- Wakeari, 2 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg. The listing says the number and size of apples cannot be specified. It also says that, because of individual differences, moisture content and so on, the contents may weigh less than the stated amount. The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 2 kg (cannot be delivered to Okinawa Prefecture) / 5 kg / 10 kgSource: selection field on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026; all three were shown as open for application)
- Wakeari reasons
- The listing images explain that these are apples that fell outside the standard grade for various reasons, such as scratches made while growing or from bumping during delivery, and that apples with uneven color, some misshapenness and scratches are included. As examples of the wakeari reasons, six photos show russeting, scratches, dents, misshapen fruit, uneven color and cracks around the stemSource: images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Donation amount
- Differs with the amount you choose. Because the amount changes, this article does not state itSource: selection field on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Storage method
- Arrives at ambient temperature. For longer storage, the listing advises wrapping the apples in damp newspaper, putting them in a plastic bag and keeping them in the refrigeratorSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Best-before date
- Not confirmed (no number of days was found. The listing says that, as fresh produce, the apples should be checked for condition and eaten soon)Source: product description on the listing
- About the honey core
- The listing says that Sun Fuji is a variety that tends to develop a honey core, but that this does not guarantee every apple will have one. It also says that in some apples the honey core is absorbed into the flesh during storage and can no longer be seenSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Origin of ingredients
- The place-of-origin field on the listing says Iizuna Town, Nagano PrefectureSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed (as these are fresh apples, there is no mention of processing). The listing images say the apples were sorted with a light sensor at JAながのフルーツセンター (the JAながの fruit center)Source: images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)
- Fresh apples arrive at ambient temperature. The listing images say that besides eating them fresh, they can also be used for smoothies, fresh juice and so on. No guidance on whether heating is needed was foundSource: product description and images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Delivery
- The listing says the gift is shipped at ambient temperature by Yamato Transport, and that a shipping notification email is sent when it ships. The delivery date and time cannot be specified. 2 kg cannot be delivered to Okinawa Prefecture. In areas where temperatures drop below freezing, such as Hokkaido in winter, the contents may freeze in ambient delivery, and the listing says that in that case it is not covered by the guarantee. The listing also says that the donation application cannot be canceled and the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returnedSource: product description and selection field on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Shipping time
- For all three amounts, the shipping estimate is shown as in sequence from early December (checked November 7, 2026). The product description says shipping is planned in order of application from around December 2026, and that it may be earlier or later depending on that year’s weather and growing conditions. It also says that even if you ask about the shipping date in advance, a specific schedule cannot be given. The listing shows the application period as until 23:59 on December 31, 2026Source: selection field, product description and application-period display on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Replacement guarantee / checking after arrival
- The product name and the catchphrase on the listing show the words “交換保証” (replacement guarantee), but the scope, time limit and conditions of the guarantee are Not confirmed. The listing images say that because damage can occur during delivery due to temperature differences, shaking and so on, you should open the box right after it arrives to check the condition, and if anything concerns you, contact 飯綱町ふるさと納税事務局 (the Iizuna Town Furusato Nozei Office) by email with photos attachedSource: product name and images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The provider’s name is given as JAながの. Whether it is the manufacturer or the processor, and its location, are Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing
- Noshi / gifts
- The listing images describe the gift as wakeari and for household use, and present it as for home use. No mention of noshi, wrapping or message cards was found, and they are Not confirmed. No mention of a decorative box was found eitherSource: images and gift display on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Shop
- Iizuna Town, Nagano (Rakuten Furusato Nozei). The listing gives the contact as 飯綱町ふるさと納税事務局 (the Iizuna Town Furusato Nozei Office; operated under contract by 株式会社カンマッセいいづな)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. What follows is the trend within what we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.34 / 5 | 2,807 | November 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,856 / ★4 528 / ★3 137 / ★2 100 / ★1 186 (Rakuten Ichiba display; viewed November 7, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted December 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), 30 ★1 reviews (posted December 2025 to September 2026) and 30 ★2 reviews (posted December 2024 to February 2026), 120 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate figures counted by reading the text, and do not include posts that are only about delivery or the office’s handling. Of the 60 reviews in the default order, 33 carried the hashtag #みつどん. Mentions of the honey core were counted without including this tag.
What Reviewers Praise
Balance of sweetness and acidity (about 26 of 60)
About 26 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the apples are sweet or have a good balance of sweetness and acidity.
There was a honey core (about 23 of 60)
About 23 of the 60 reviews in the default order said there was a honey core when they cut the apples. All of these were ★4 and ★5 reviews.
Crisp texture (about 18 of 60)
About 18 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the apples are crisp or have a firm bite.
Scratches and shape were not a concern (about 9 of 60)
About 9 reviews said the wakeari scratches and shapes were not a concern. On the other hand, even among the ★4 and ★5 reviews, some mentioned the degree of the wakeari defects, such as more wakeari apples in the lower layer of the box, black spots, or stems that had come off.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Not sweet, green, no honey core (about 16 of 60)
About 16 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews said the apples were not sweet, were green and sour, or had no honey core. Because one post may contain several complaints, this is an approximate figure. Among the ★2 reviews, these were seen often in posts from December 2024 to February 2025.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the honey core is summarized in the “About the honey core” row of the detailed list in “Basic Information” in this article.
Damaged, shriveled or rotten apples (about 15 of 60)
About 15 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews said the apples that arrived were damaged, shriveled or rotten.
How to check: the guidance on checking after arrival and on whom to contact is summarized in the “Replacement guarantee / checking after arrival” row of the detailed list in “Basic Information” in this article.
Small apples (about 15 of 60)
About 15 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews said the apples were small. Several posts also said they were smaller than in the previous year.
How to check: how the number and size of apples are handled is summarized in the “Amount” row of the detailed list in “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
Summary: Is This Thank-You Gift the One for You?
Why choose it: You don’t mind scratches or an uneven appearance, and you want to receive 2 kg to 10 kg of apples at once to eat at home. If those 2 are your conditions, this thank-you gift, which shows examples of the wakeari reasons in photos and offers a choice of 3 amounts, is a good fit (weak points: a honey core is not guaranteed, and you cannot choose the number or size of apples).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.34 / 5 (2,807 reviews). Among the 60 reviews in the default order that we read, many mentioned the balance of sweetness and acidity (about 26) and the honey core (about 23)
- As examples of the wakeari reasons, the listing’s photos show 6: russeting, scratches, dents, misshapen fruit, uneven color and cracks around the stem
- Shipping is in order of application from early December (checked November 7, 2026), and the listing shows the application period as until December 31, 2026
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026). The review trends are within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications page says that if you file a final tax return, the income tax portion is deducted (refunded) from that year’s income tax and the resident tax portion is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax. It also says that if you apply for the one-stop exception (ワンストップ特例), no deduction is made from income tax, and the full deduction amount is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, accessed November 7, 2026). The deduction amount and the procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the Ministry, your local government and the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Information as of: November 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “長野県飯綱町” (Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
