Miyakonojo City (都城市) in Miyazaki Prefecture is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift, and the listing says the beef is Miyazaki Gyu (宮崎牛) from Miyazaki Prefecture (labeled A4 rank or higher). The thank-you gift covered in this article, “Miyazaki Gyu Momo & Ude Yakiniku (with Kuro Tare Sauce),” is a frozen gift you apply for through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program): 400g of momo (round) and 400g of ude (shoulder clod) cut for yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat), 800g in total, with one bottle of the yakiniku sauce “にくほんぽ黒たれ” (Nikuhonpo Kuro Tare). The seller is 株式会社 エムツー. We have organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing on October 21, 2026 are two: beef from two parts for yakiniku arrives together with the sauce, and you can choose the delivery month when you apply.
At a Glance
Key points
- 800g in total: 400g of momo and 400g of ude. The listing shows the total number of items as 2. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmed
- Comes with one bottle of the yakiniku sauce “にくほんぽ黒たれ”. The listing says the sauce keeps for 1 year at room temperature from the date of manufacture, and that it can also be used as a sauce for gyudon (beef bowl) (the volume of the sauce is Not confirmed)
- You choose the delivery month when you apply. On the listing we viewed on October 21, 2026, there were two options: November 2026 delivery and December 2026 delivery. The listing says that applications for thank-you gifts with a selectable shipping time are accepted only with credit card payment until October 31, 2026; how applications are handled after that is Not confirmed
- Rakuten rating 4.32 (590 reviews). Viewed October 21, 2026
Watch out for
- The amount and parts are fixed; the only thing you can choose is the delivery month. If you want to choose the amount, part or cut, Miyakonojo City Miyazaki Beef, Choose Your Cut & Part, also from Miyakonojo City, lets you choose from 500g, 1kg and 2kg
- In the ★1 and ★2 reviews (within what we read: all 28 ★1 reviews and all 26 ★2 reviews, posted April 2019 to April 2024), comments that the meat was tough or had a lot of sinew stood out. This is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition
Suits: People who want to receive beef for yakiniku together with a sauce. People who want to use two parts, momo and ude, for yakiniku
Scope of comparison: the 4 Wagyu yakiniku set furusato nozei thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026). The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 21, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 21, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Values for the other thank-you gifts are as of the date each article was researched and may differ from the current contents.
Compared with 4 Similar Wagyu Yakiniku Set Gifts
The 4 Wagyu yakiniku set furusato nozei thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current contents. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten, and the viewing date differs for each thank-you gift. The table lists this article first, and the order does not indicate any ranking.
| Thank-You Gift | Total Amount | Parts | Rakuten Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyazaki Gyu Momo & Ude Yakiniku with Kuro TareThis article, Miyakonojo City, choice of delivery month | 800g | 2 partsmomo, ude | 4.32590 reviews |
| Miyazaki Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku or Sliced 3-Cut SetMiyazaki City | 450gor 900g | 3 partsmomo, ude, kata-rosu (chuck roll) or rosu (loin) | 4.561,827 reviews |
| Saga Beef Selected Cuts for Yakiniku & Tanno SetUreshino City, choice of delivery month, subscription available | 400g, 800g, 1600g | For yakinikuor Tanno Set | 4.821,521 reviews |
| Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku 10-Cut AssortmentMiyazaki City, choice of delivery month | 600g | 10 kinds | 4.631,380 reviews |
Click a product name to go to that thank-you gift’s article. The ratings were viewed on October 21, 2026 for this article, October 4 for the Kuroge Wagyu 3-cut set, October 7 for the Saga Beef set and October 9 for the Miyazaki Beef 10-cut assortment.
- The total of 800g is close to the Saga Beef set’s 800g and 1600g options and the Kuroge Wagyu 3-cut set’s 900g among the 4 items. Like the Miyazaki Beef 10-cut assortment (600g), it has only one amount option
- It has two parts, momo and ude, which is fewer than the Miyazaki Beef 10-cut assortment (10 kinds) or the Kuroge Wagyu 3-cut set (3 parts) (weak point)
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Miyazaki Gyu Momo & Ude Yakiniku (with Kuro Tare Sauce)
- Municipality / Provider
- Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Seller: 株式会社 エムツー
- Amount
- Momo for yakiniku 400g and ude for yakiniku 400g (800g in total), plus one bottle of にくほんぽ黒たれ
- Delivery Month
- Choose from November or December 2026 (as shown on October 21, 2026)
- Storage
- Arrives frozen. The beef keeps for 2 months frozen from the date of processing
- Allergen Labeling
- Wheat, beef, sesame, soybeans, pork and apple (as shown on the listing)
- Donation amount
- Check the listing
- Shipping
- The listing says it arrives within the month you choose (whether you can specify a date is Not confirmed)
- Noshi / Gifting
- Not confirmed
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
For allergens, the listing says the product contains wheat, beef, sesame, soybeans, pork and apple. It does not say which of these are in the beef and which are in the sauce. The listing says the sauce uses honey. If you have allergies, please ask the provider before applying to donate, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 21, 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
- Miyazaki Gyu Momo & Ude Yakiniku (with Kuro Tare Sauce) (Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Here we show only the product name part.
- Amount
- The listing says 400g of momo for yakiniku and 400g of ude for yakiniku of Miyazaki Gyu from Miyazaki Prefecture (A4 rank or higher), and one bottle of にくほんぽ黒たれ. The total number of items is shown as 2. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmed. The volume of the sauce is Not confirmedSource: product details on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Options
- Delivery month: November 2026 delivery / December 2026 delivery (the options as of viewing on October 21, 2026; both were shown as available to apply for)
Amount and parts: no options; fixed at the amount aboveSource: selection field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026) - Donation amount
- The amount changes, so it is not stated in this article. Please check it on the Rakuten listingSource: selection field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Application Conditions
- The listing says that thank-you gifts with a selectable shipping time are accepted only with credit card payment until October 31, 2026. It also says that if payment is made after the application period, the thank-you gift may not be available, that the delivery month cannot be changed after applying, and that even if a month that was sold out is restocked, the delivery month cannot be changed for the donor’s convenience. How applications are handled from November onward is Not confirmedSource: product description and notes on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says the delivery temperature range is frozen. The storage temperature figure is Not confirmed. The listing says to store the sauce at room temperature away from direct sunlightSource: product details on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- Beef: 2 months frozen from the date of processing / Kuro tare sauce: 1 year at room temperature away from direct sunlight from the date of manufactureSource: consumption guideline or best-before field on the listing
- Thawing
- An explanatory image on the listing recommends thawing slowly in the refrigerator from the day before cooking (about 12 hours). If you are in a hurry, it suggests thawing in a large container of ice water (about 1 to 3 hours). It advises not to thaw in a microwave, in lukewarm water or in hot water. It also advises not to refreeze the thank-you gift once it has been thawedSource: explanatory image “お肉の解凍方法” (How to Thaw the Meat) on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- After Opening
- The listing advises keeping the kuro tare sauce in the refrigerator after opening and using it soon. How long the beef keeps after thawing is Not confirmedSource: consumption guideline or best-before field on the listing
- Origin of Ingredients
- The listing says Miyazaki Prefecture (Miyazaki Gyu). The description on the listing says that, among cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture, those with a meat quality grade of 4 or higher may be called Miyazaki GyuSource: product details and catchphrase on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Processing Location
- The processing location of the beef is Not confirmed. The field explaining why it qualifies as a local product says the sauce is manufactured and processed in Miyakonojo CitySource: local-product reason field on the listing
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- It is described as frozen beef for yakiniku. We did not find any guidance on whether it needs to be cooked or whether it can be eaten raw. The listing describes the sauce as a yakiniku sauce that can also be used as a sauce for gyudonSource: product name and product description on the listing
- Ingredients / Allergens
- As allergens (out of 30 items), wheat, beef, sesame, soybeans, pork and apple are shown. It does not say which of these are in the beef and which are in the sauce. The listing says the sauce uses honey. The ingredient list field for the sauce is Not confirmedSource: allergen labeling field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- We did not find any mention of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cards on the listing, so this is Not confirmed. Gift-related words appear in the product name, but they are not a statement that these are offered. The listing says the delivery address and delivery time cannot be changedSource: the listing and the company profile of the shop on Rakuten (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Delivery
- The listing says it is delivered by frozen deliverySource: delivery temperature range field on the listing
- Shipping Time
- Depending on the delivery month you choose, the listing shows delivery within November 2026 or delivery within December 2026. Whether you can specify a delivery date is Not confirmed. The shipping time shown may changeSource: selection field on the listing (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The seller is given as 株式会社 エムツー. Whether it is the manufacturer or processor, and its address, are Not confirmedSource: product details on the listing
- Shop
- Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
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What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. Ratings are as of the date viewed and change afterward. The following are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.32 / 5 | 590 | October 21, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 368 / ★4 124 / ★3 44 / ★2 26 / ★1 28 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 21, 2026)
Reviews read: the first 59 in the default sort order (posted December 2018 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026; 55 of them were posted in October 2024 or later), all 28 ★1 reviews (posted June 2019 to June 2023) and all 26 ★2 reviews (posted April 2019 to April 2024), 113 in total. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
All of the ★1 and ★2 reviews were posted in April 2024 or earlier. The counts below are approximate, based on reading the review text, and exclude reviews only about delivery or shop service.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste of the included kuro tare sauce (about 21 of 59)
About 21 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order said the included kuro tare sauce went well with the meat or that they liked the sauce. Some also described it as sweet.
Fat that is not too heavy (about 13)
About 13 of the 59 default-order reviews said the fat was not too heavy or mentioned a good balance of akami (red meat) and marbling (sashi).
Tenderness (about 12)
About 12 of the 59 default-order reviews said it was tender.
Enough quantity (about 10)
About 10 of the 59 default-order reviews mentioned the amount, saying it was enough for a family yakiniku or that it came in 2 packs so they could use them separately.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Tough or sinewy (about 39 of the 54 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
About 23 of the 28 ★1 reviews and about 16 of the 26 ★2 reviews said it was too tough to bite through or had a lot of sinew (suji). Many of them named the momo. All were posted in April 2024 or earlier; there were no reviews posted in October 2024 or later among these in what we read.
How to check: the parts (momo and ude) and amount you receive are summarized under “Amount” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Differences from the photo or between packs (about 11)
About 7 ★1 reviews and about 4 ★2 reviews said the marbling differed from the photo or that quality varied from pack to pack. All were posted in April 2024 or earlier.
Frost or freezer burn (5)
5 ★1 reviews said the meat arrived with frost on it, or had freezer burn or discoloration (posted 2019 to 2023).
How to check: the storage method and best-before date are summarized under “Storage Method” and “Best-Before Date” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want to receive beef for yakiniku together with a sauce, and you want to choose a delivery month from November or December (the options as of October 21, 2026). If these two are your conditions, this thank-you gift is a candidate (weak point: the amount and parts are fixed at 800g of momo and ude).
- The listing says it is 400g of momo and 400g of ude, 800g in total, with one bottle of にくほんぽ黒たれ
- On the listing we viewed on October 21, 2026, you could choose the delivery month from November or December 2026. The listing says that applications for thank-you gifts with a selectable shipping time are accepted only with credit card payment until October 31, 2026
- The Rakuten rating is 4.32 / 5 (590 reviews). Among the 59 default-order reviews we read, many mentioned the taste of the kuro tare sauce (about 21)
Other options: If you want to choose the amount, part or cut, see Miyakonojo City Miyazaki Beef, Choose Your Cut & Part (500g, 1kg, 2kg). If you want three parts as yakiniku or slices, see Miyazaki Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku or Sliced 3-Cut Set (momo, ude, and kata-rosu or rosu).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026). Review trends are within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Values for the other thank-you gifts are as of the date each article was researched.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that the deduction is taken from income tax for the year in which you make the furusato nozei donation, and from resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, viewed October 21, 2026). 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 October 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Information as of: October 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “宮崎県都城市” (Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
