Provided by the Sennaritei Hachimanbori store (千成亭八幡堀店) in Omihachiman City (近江八幡市), Shiga, this Omi Gyu shoulder loin, sliced for sukiyaki, 500g, made from Shiga-produced beef, is a thank-you gift you can apply to donate for through Rakuten Furusato Nozei (a portal for furusato nozei, the hometown tax donation program). It arrives frozen, and you can choose 500g or 1kg; this article covers the 500g option. Because it is hard to tell how many servings it makes, how long it keeps, and when a year-end donation would arrive, we organized the listing and its reviews into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The same store’s shabu-shabu gift is a separate thank-you gift.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
- Year-end applications and delivery timing (as shown by the store)
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Sennaritei Omi Gyu Shoulder Loin Sliced for Sukiyaki 500g (Omihachiman City, Shiga, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part and the size covered in this article are shown here. |
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| Name | Omi Gyu shoulder loin sukiyaki (近江牛肩ロースすき焼き)Source: product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Amount | Shoulder loin 500g (sliced). The number of servings is not stated on the listing: not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| What changes depending on your choice | You can choose 500g or 1kg (2 packs of 500g). For delivery you can choose “通常配送” (standard delivery) or “最短翌日配送” (fastest next-day delivery). This article is about the 500g optionSource: selection fields and product description on the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Cut | Shoulder loinSource: product description on the listing |
| Donation amount | The amount changes, so it is not given in this article. Please check it on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listingSource: the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Storage | FrozenSource: product description on the listing |
| Best-before date | For fastest next-day delivery, 30 to 90 days from the shipping date (frozen); for standard delivery, 30 days (frozen)Source: product description on the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Thawing method | Not confirmed (no mention found in the text of the listing) |
| Precautions after opening | How long it keeps after thawing and precautions after opening are not mentioned on the listing: not confirmed |
| Country of origin | Beef (Shiga Prefecture)Source: ingredients field of the product description on the listing |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | It arrives frozen and sliced. The listing presents it as being for sukiyaki. We found no guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product name and product description on the listing |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery is stated. The product name shows the words “配達日指定も可” (delivery date can also be specified). The listing says it will not be resent if the donor could not receive the gift, or if receiving it took a long time. For frozen items, reports of defects after receipt cannot be handled once 7 days or more have passed since the shipping dateSource: product name and product description (precautions) on the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Shipping time | For standard delivery, the listing shows that shipment is planned within about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed, and says the shipping date is an estimate and not a guarantee. For fastest next-day delivery, it shows earliest delivery the next day for applications and payment completed by 11:59. See “Delivery Timing When Applying at Year-End” below for detailsSource: selection fields and product description (delivery time) on the listing (viewed October 15, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the provider field lists 千成亭八幡堀店 [Sennaritei Hachimanbori store]. Whether it is the manufacturer or processor, and its location, are not confirmed)Source: product description on the listing |
| Shop | Omihachiman City, Shiga (近江八幡市) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients field lists beef (Shiga Prefecture), and the allergen field lists beef. We found no inconsistency within the listing. We did not cross-check the business operator’s official website, so labeling other than that on the listing is not confirmed.
If you are concerned about allergies, ask the business operator before donating, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 15, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
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| 1. Amount / servings | Shoulder loin 500g (sliced). The number of servings is not stated on the listing: not confirmed. A 1kg (2 packs of 500g) option also exists | Product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen. Fastest next-day delivery is stated as 30 to 90 days from the shipping date, and standard delivery as 30 days. The thawing method and how long it keeps after thawing are not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Ingredients: beef (Shiga Prefecture). Allergen field: beef | Product description on the listing |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No settings for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message cards were found. Whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s is not mentioned: not confirmed | Product description and settings on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.81/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (704 reviews). We read the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order and all 19 of the 1★ to 3★ reviews, 78 in total (posted February 2018 to October 2026; latest October 2026). These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. Among what we read, many reviews mention tenderness and the mouthfeel of the fat, while some mention delivery or receiving the gift | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 15, 2026) |
Delivery Timing When Applying at Year-End
The listing (viewed October 15, 2026) offers “通常配送” (standard delivery) and “最短翌日配送” (fastest next-day delivery) as delivery options, and for 500g it shows that fastest next-day delivery can be chosen. The listing shows the following.
- Fastest next-day delivery: it shows earliest delivery the next day for applications and payment completed by 11:59.
- Standard delivery: it shows that shipment is planned within about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed, and says the shipping date is an estimate and not a guarantee.
- Precaution: the listing says that for applications from September to February, including the year-end and New Year period, delays of one month or more, or an inability to deliver, may occur due to busy periods, weather and other circumstances. It adds that this does not apply to fastest next-day delivery.
The final application date in December, the year-end days when shipping stops, and the conditions for closing applications are not mentioned on the listing: not confirmed. The fastest next-day delivery display is the store’s own display, and it does not promise a delivery date or that the gift will arrive within the year. Please check the latest availability and delivery information on the listing before you apply.
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no settings for noshi, wrapping, or message cards on the listing. The catchphrases on the Rakuten listing include the words “ギフト” (gift), “贈り物” (present) and “贈答” (gifting), but we treat these as separate from any mention of noshi or wrapping and do not state in this article that they are supported (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 15, 2026). If you plan to use it as a gift, please check the following before you donate.
- Noshi: no setting found, so not confirmed (inscription types are also not confirmed)
- Wrapping / gift box: no mention found, so not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: no setting found, so not confirmed
- Delivery date: the product name shows the words “配達日指定も可” (delivery date can also be specified). We found no guidance on specifying a time slot
- Delivery address: we found no mention on the listing of whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed)
Because it arrives frozen and no noshi or wrapping display was found, please check how it is delivered on the listing if you plan to use it as a gift.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.81 / 5 | 704 | October 15, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 602 / 4★ 83 / 3★ 10 / 2★ 3 / 1★ 6 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 15, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2024 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 6 of the 1★ reviews (posted February 2018 to October 2026), all 3 of the 2★ reviews (posted December 2019 to December 2023) and all 10 of the 3★ reviews (posted May 2018 to January 2026), 78 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate figures from our reading, and one post can fall under more than one topic. With only 19 reviews at 1★ to 3★ combined, the counts alone do not show how strong a trend is.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness and mouthfeel
About 13 of the 59 reviews in the default order said it was tender or seemed to melt in the mouth (about 13 of them posted within the last two years).
Marbling and appearance
About 8 of the 59 reviews mentioned the marbling or the attractive look of the meat (about 8 of them posted within the last two years).
Sweetness of the fat and not feeling heavy
About 5 of the 59 reviews said the fat was sweet or not heavy (about 5 of them posted within the last two years).
Size of each slice and amount
About 8 of the 59 reviews said each slice was large, or that 500g was enough for 2 to 3 people (about 8 of them posted within the last two years; reviewers’ own accounts).
Repeat orders
About 26 of the 59 reviews said the reviewer applies every year or has chosen it several times (about 26 of them posted within the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 15, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Delivery and receiving
3 of the 5 reviews at 1★ and 3★ posted within the last two years mentioned late arrival, a missed-delivery notice, or being unable to specify a delivery time. Some of these posts also touch on the delivery company’s circumstances, so they do not point only to the store’s handling.
How to check: the delivery options and timing shown on the listing are summarized in the “Shipping time” row of “Basic Information” and in “Delivery Timing When Applying at Year-End” in this article.
Variation in the meat
About 4 of the 19 reviews at 1★ to 3★ mentioned meat that was tough, had a lot of fat, had small scraps mixed in, or looked different from before (about 1 of them posted within the last two years). Many of the 59 reviews in the default order praise tenderness, so impressions of the same gift are divided.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 15, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People looking for 500g of sliced shoulder loin for sukiyaki as a thank-you gift from Omihachiman City, Shiga
- People who can handle meat that arrives frozen after checking the thawing method themselves
- People who want to check the display of the fastest next-day delivery option on the listing before choosing it
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want to confirm the number of servings on the listing (not stated: not confirmed)
- People who want to confirm the thawing method in the text of the listing (no mention found: not confirmed)
- People who want to give it with noshi or wrapping (no setting found)
- People who need to fix the shipping time with standard delivery (the date is an estimate, and the listing mentions possible delays)
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 15, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- Shoulder loin 500g (sliced), arriving frozen. The best-before date is stated as 30 to 90 days from the shipping date for fastest next-day delivery and 30 days for standard delivery. The number of servings and the thawing method are not on the listing: not confirmed
- You can choose standard delivery or fastest next-day delivery. The listing says standard delivery for applications from September to February, including the year-end and New Year period, may be delayed or undeliverable, and that fastest next-day delivery is excluded. The final application date in December and the year-end days when shipping stops are not confirmed. The ingredients field lists beef (Shiga Prefecture), and the allergen field lists beef
- Many reviews mention tenderness, the look of the marbling and repeat orders, while some mention delivery or receiving the gift, or variation in the meat
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 15, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “滋賀県近江八幡市” (Omihachiman City, Shiga) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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