“Yaizu Specialty” (焼津特産品) in the product name is a label for the product as a whole, and does not indicate where the ingredients come from. The country of origin of the ingredients differs by item (clams, if you choose them, are from China), and the product page states that manufacturing and processing take place within Yaizu City. This article organizes what we could confirm on the product page and review pages for “Yaizu Specialty Tsukudani, Choose 2 or 3 Items” (焼津特産品 つくだ煮 選べる2〜3品), sold on Rakuten Ichiba, into five points: the amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- The amount and roughly how many servings it makes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it’s suitable as a gift
- The trend in published 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 | Yaizu Specialty Tsukudani, Choose 2 or 3 Items (焼津特産品 つくだ煮 選べる2〜3品) (tuna, bonito, clams, kelp) |
|---|---|
| Name (food-labeling category) | Tsukudani of Yaizu (焼津の佃煮)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Amount | You choose 2 or 3 items from 8 varieties. Amount per item: Tuna Umani (まぐろうま煮) 90g / Spicy Tuna (ピリ辛マグロ) 90g / Tuna & Kelp (マグロ昆布) 110g / Bonito & Ginger Simmered (カツオ生姜煮) 90g / Plump Simmered Clams (ふっくらアサリ旨煮) 80g / Clam & Kelp (アサリ昆布) 75g / Tuna Kakuni (まぐろ角煮) 140g / Tuna Tail Meat (まぐろ尾肉) 90g. The number of servings is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Choices | The purchase menu offers three options: 2-item set (mailbox delivery) / 3-item set (mailbox delivery) / 3-item set (courier delivery). How to specify which of the 8 items you want is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Storage method | Store away from high heat/humidity and direct sunlight. No instruction to refrigerate or freeze was foundSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Best-before date | 90 days. The starting point of the count, such as from shipment or from manufacture, is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Storage after opening | How to store it after opening and how soon to finish it are Not confirmed |
| Raw material origin | Differs by item. Tuna Umani and Spicy Tuna = tuna (Japan, Philippines, others) / Bonito & Ginger Simmered = bonito (Japan, Philippines) / Plump Simmered Clams and Clam & Kelp = clams (China) / Tuna & Kelp and Tuna Kakuni = tuna (Vietnam, Japan, others) / Tuna Tail Meat tsukudani = tuna (Japan, Taiwan)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Place of processing | Within Yaizu City (stated as the place of manufacturing and processing)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| State / how to eat (whether heating is required) | No guidance on whether heating is required was found. The shop’s description introduces serving it over warm rice and using it as a filling for rice ballsSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Shipping | Mailbox delivery (2-item set and 3-item set) / courier delivery (3-item set). The estimated shipping time and whether a delivery date can be specified are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the page names Sasuigeta Food Co., Ltd. (有限会社 サスイゲタフード) as the seller, but we could not find the manufacturer’s name itself) |
| Shop | Sasuigeta Food Rakuten Ichiba store (サスイゲタフード楽天市場店), Rakuten Ichiba. We could not confirm that Amazon carries it. Whether Yahoo! Shopping carries it is Not confirmed |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page lists the ingredients for each item (what follows is as written in the ingredients field). We found no separate allergen labeling field on the product page, only the labeling within the ingredient names.
- All 8 items list soy sauce (containing wheat and soy) among their ingredients. The labeling indicates wheat and soy are included.
- Sesame is listed for Tuna Umani (ゴマ) and Tuna & Kelp (ごま).
- Clam & Kelp lists dried bonito extract.
- Additives are listed for the following 3 items. Tuna & Kelp = seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color, acidulant, colorants (Yellow No. 5, Red No. 106), preservative (potassium sorbate), thickening polysaccharides / Tuna Kakuni = colorants (Yellow No. 5, Red No. 106) / Clam & Kelp = seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color, preservative (potassium sorbate), sweetener (stevia), acidulant. No additives were found listed for the other items.
- The origin of the ingredients differs by item. The 2 items that use clams (Plump Simmered Clams and Clam & Kelp) use clams from China, and the tuna and bonito items list Japan as well as the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and others (see “Raw material origin” in Basic Information for details).
If you have a food allergy, be sure to check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 11, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to check | For this product | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and servings | Choose 2 or 3 items from 8 varieties (75 to 140g per item). The number of servings is Not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store away from high heat/humidity and direct sunlight. The best-before date is stated as 90 days. How long it keeps after opening is Not confirmed | Product description on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Wheat and soy (soy sauce) are labeled on all 8 items. Sesame on 2 items. The 2 clam items use clams from China. Additives are listed for 3 items | Product description on the product page |
| 4. Whether it’s suitable as a gift | No noshi (gift wrapping label) support (as shown on the product page). No mention of wrapping or message cards was found: Not confirmed | Product page display and product description |
| 5. Trend in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.58 / 5 (498 reviews). Among the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), about 20 said it was used with rice, in rice balls, or in lunch boxes. On the other hand, 3 of the 10 reviews we read when filtered to 1★ and 2★ (January 2022 to October 2026) said they were disappointed that the ingredients included items from China or other overseas sources. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 11, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
This section covers what we could confirm from the product page display and product description (viewed October 11, 2026). The details may change over time.
- Noshi (gift wrapping label): the product page display shows that noshi is not supported.
- Wrapping / gift box: no mention was found on the product page, so we could not confirm it.
- Message card: could not be confirmed.
- Name printing: could not be confirmed.
- Specifying a delivery date: could not be confirmed. For delivery, you choose between mailbox delivery (2-item or 3-item set) and courier delivery (3-item set).
- The product name and description include gift-related words such as ochugen (mid-year gift), oseibo (year-end gift), Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and gifts, but we found no sentence stating whether noshi or wrapping is supported.
Among the 60 reviews we read in the default order, about 12 were posts saying they sent it to an acquaintance, relative, or parent, or bought it for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or ochugen. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition (see the next section on reviews for details).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.58 / 5 | 498 | October 11, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 333 / 4★ 137 / 3★ 18 / 2★ 5 / 1★ 5 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 11, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026; all posted October 2024 or later), plus all 5 reviews filtered to 1★ (posted January 2022 to October 2026) and all 5 filtered to 2★ (posted March 2022 to August 2026), 70 in total. We did not read reviews filtered to 3★ or 4★. The first 60 include 7 posts with identical wording, which may be from the same buyer. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Rice toppings, rice balls, and lunch boxes
About 20 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said they put it on freshly cooked rice, used it as a rice ball filling, tucked it into a lunch box, or used it for ochazuke (rice with tea poured over it) (all posted within the past two years).
Favorite varieties
10 posts named Spicy Tuna as a favorite, and 5 said the clam tsukudani was well liked (among the 60; all posted within the past two years).
Sent as a gift
About 12 posts said they sent it to an acquaintance, relative, or parent, or bought it for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or ochugen (posted December 2025 to October 2026). The product page shows that noshi is not supported for this product (see the gift section of this article for details).
Room-temperature storage
4 posts wrote that it comes in a retort-pouch form and can be kept at room temperature for a long time (all posted within the past two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 11, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Origin of the ingredients
3 of the 10 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ said that, because it is made in Yaizu, they had assumed the ingredients were also from Japan, but clams and other ingredients came from China or other overseas sources, which was not what they expected (all posted in 2026).
How to check: The origin of the raw materials is summarized item by item in the “Raw material origin” row of “Basic Information” and in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Strength of flavor, sweetness, and personal taste
6 of the 70 reviews we read said the flavor was strong, a little sweet, different from old-style tsukudani, or not the taste they expected (all posted within the past two years).
Small amount
2 of the 10 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ said the amount was small (one of them is from the past two years, posted in April 2026).
How to check: The amount per item (75 to 140g) is summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
In addition, 2 of the 1★ reviews were posts from 2022 about specifying the delivery date. Because they concern the shop’s handling rather than the product, we did not count them as a product viewpoint.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 11, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Wants to choose 2 or 3 small portions from 8 kinds of tsukudani (75 to 140g per item)
- Plans to eat it over rice or as a rice ball filling (per the shop’s description)
- Wants to choose between mailbox delivery and courier delivery
Who Should Be Careful
- Has a wheat or soy allergy (soy sauce is listed on all 8 items). Sesame and dried bonito extract are listed on some items
- Cares about where the ingredients come from (the 2 clam items use clams from China, and the tuna and bonito items also list origins other than Japan)
- Wants to avoid items with listed additives (3 items)
- Wants to give it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (noshi is not supported, and wrapping is not mentioned)
- Wants to know in advance how long it keeps after opening (not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 11, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- Choose 2 or 3 items from 8 varieties (75 to 140g per item). The best-before date is 90 days, and it is stored away from high heat/humidity and direct sunlight. How long it keeps after opening and the number of servings are not confirmed
- “Yaizu” in the product name is a label for the product as a whole, and the origin of the ingredients differs by item. The 2 clam items use clams from China. All 8 items list soy sauce (wheat, soy)
- Noshi is not supported, and wrapping and message cards are not mentioned. If you plan to use it as a gift, check this point first
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the sales sites and review sites. Product details such as the amount, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s current listing for the latest information.
Assessments of taste and quality are summaries of third-party posts with their sources stated, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 11, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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