Ikeda Town (池田町) in Hokkaido is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift. The listing says the raw milk comes from 嶋木牧場 in Ikeda Town and gives the manufacturer as （有）ハッピネスデーリィ (Happiness Dairy) of Ikeda Town, but whether this counts as a country-of-origin labeling of ingredients is Not confirmed. The thank-you gift covered in this article, 牧場の生ソフトクリーム, is a soft-serve-style ice cream that arrives frozen as 14 cups of 120ml each, which you receive through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program). There is only one version. We have organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: amount, storage method, ingredients, noshi (gift wrapping label) and wrapping, and reviews. The features confirmed on the listing are three: it says raw milk and fresh cream are used for 78%, it contains 14 cups of 120ml, and it arrives frozen.
At a Glance
Key points
- One version: 14 cups of 120ml. The total volume is 1680ml, and no choice of flavor or quantity can be found on the listing
- The listing says raw milk and fresh cream are used together for 78%. The ingredients are listed as raw milk, fresh cream, sugar, starch syrup, skim milk powder, glucose and stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides), and the allergen labeling is listed as milk
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below), and the best-before date is displayed as “無し” (none). The packing is described as expanded polystyrene with commercial-grade cold packs
- Rakuten rating 4.57 (1,214 reviews). Viewed October 22, 2026
Watch out for
- The time until shipping. The listing displays shipping within 1 month after payment is confirmed, while Ikeda Town’s notice says it may take half a month to a maximum of about 2 months from the order (viewed October 22, 2026). Some reviews say it took longer to arrive than displayed (a trend within the 94 reviews we read: the first 47 in Rakuten’s default sort order, 30 of the ★1 reviews and all 17 ★2 reviews. Posts range from June 2017 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026. About 18 of the 47 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read said it took longer, 4 of them from the last two years. This may not reflect the current situation)
- You cannot specify a desired delivery date. The listing also says that cancelling the application, and changing or returning the thank-you gift, are not possible
- No noshi, wrapping or message card information can be found on the listing
Suits: People who can wait about half a month to 2 months for shipping, and who have freezer space for 14 cups of 120ml
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 22, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 22, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 北海道 牧場の生ソフトクリーム＜120ml×14個＞
- Municipality / Provider
- Ikeda Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Manufacturer: （有）ハッピネスデーリィ (Happiness Dairy)
- Amount
- 120ml (1 cup) × 14 cups (total volume 1680ml). Only one version
- Ingredients
- Raw milk, fresh cream, sugar, starch syrup, skim milk powder, glucose, stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides)
- Allergen Labeling
- Milk
- Storage
- Keep frozen, −18°C or below
- Best-Before Date
- Displayed as “無し” (none) (how long the quality keeps is Not confirmed)
- Donation Amount
- Check on the listing (it may change)
- Shipping
- The listing displays within 1 month after payment is confirmed. Ikeda Town’s notice says half a month to a maximum of about 2 months from the order. Date specification not possible
- Noshi / Gifting
- No noshi, wrapping or message card information can be found on the listing. Shipping to a different address is possible
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
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 22, 2026).
See the transcription of the listing, sources and details of “Not confirmed” (17 items)
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
- Product Name
- 北海道 牧場の生ソフトクリーム＜120ml×14個＞ (Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, 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.
- Amount
- 120ml (1 cup) × 14 cups, with a total volume of 1680ml, according to the listing. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Options
- There is only one version, and no choice of flavor or quantity can be found on the listingSource: the application field on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Donation Amount
- The donation amount differs by portal and the volume you choose, and may change. Please check the latest donation amount and availability at the link above.Source: the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Ingredients
- The listing gives raw milk, fresh cream, sugar, starch syrup, skim milk powder, glucose and stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides). The allergen labeling is listed as milk. The product description also says raw milk and fresh cream are used for 78% of the soft creamSource: the product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says keep frozen, −18°C or belowSource: the product description on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- Displayed as “無し” (none). How long the quality keeps is Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing
- How to Thaw
- We could not find any guidance on thawing or how to eat it on the listing, so it is Not confirmed
- After Opening
- How long it keeps after thawing or opening, and any precautions, are not stated on the listing and are Not confirmed
- Origin of Ingredients
- We could not find a dedicated field on the listing, so it is Not confirmed. The product description says the raw milk is from 嶋木牧場 in Ikeda Town, Hokkaido (whether this is a country-of-origin labeling of ingredients is Not confirmed)Source: the product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Processing Location
- We could not find a processing location field on the listing, so it is Not confirmed. The manufacturer’s address is given as Ikeda Town, Nakagawa District, HokkaidoSource: the product description on the listing
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- The listing shows a keep-frozen label and says it arrives frozen. The product type is given as soft-serve-style ice cream. We could not find guidance on whether cooking is required or how to eat itSource: the product description on the listing
- Delivery
- The delivery method and carrier are Not confirmed. The packing is described as expanded polystyrene with commercial-grade cold packs. The listing says a desired delivery date or day of the week cannot be accepted, and that a time slot is accepted only if the carrier can handle it. If it is sent to an address different from the applicant’s, the listing asks the applicant to notify the other recipient in advance. It also says that cancelling the application, and changing or returning the thank-you gift, are not possibleSource: the product description and notice field on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Shipping Time
- The listing displays shipping within 1 month after payment is confirmed (date specification not possible). Ikeda Town’s notice says it collects applications every half month and orders from its partner providers, and that the gift may take half a month to a maximum of about 2 months from the order to arrive. The product description says each one is packed by hand, so shipping takes time. The FAQ in an image on the listing says that December usually has many applications and it may take even longer, and that a delivery advance notice email is sent when the carrier accepts the parcel. The shipping time may change. Some reviews say it took longer to arrive than displayed (about 18 of the 47 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read, 4 of them from the last two years. This is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the current situation)Source: the display, notice field and product description on the listing, an image on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026), Rakuten customer reviews
- Noshi / Gifting
- No noshi, wrapping or message card information can be found on the listing. Shipping to a different address is said to be possible (the applicant notifies the other recipient in advance). A desired delivery date cannot be specifiedSource: the product description and notice field on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing states （有）ハッピネスデーリィ (Happiness Dairy) (Nakagawa District, Ikeda Town, Hokkaido). The listing is for the thank-you gift, and whether it has the same contents as the regular product the same maker offers separately is Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing
- Shop
- 北海道池田町 企画財政課企画統計係 (Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, Planning and Finance Division, Planning and Statistics Section) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)Source: the operator field on the listing
Donation amounts differ by portal and the volume you choose, and may change. Please check the latest 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. 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) | 4.57 / 5 | 1,214 | October 22, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 950 / ★4 138 / ★3 54 / ★2 17 / ★1 55 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 22, 2026)
Reviews read: the first 47 in the default sort order (posted October 2025 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), 30 of the ★1 reviews (55 in total; posted September 2019 to September 2025) and all 17 ★2 reviews (posted June 2017 to September 2025), 94 in total. We did not read the ★3 and ★4 reviews. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate, counted by reading the review text. Posts that are only about the application procedure are not included in the themes.
What Reviewers Praise
Rich milk flavor and body (about 26 of 47)
About 26 of the first 47 reviews in the default sort order said the milk flavor was rich or the ice cream had body. Some described the taste and scent of milk spreading in the mouth, or an aftertaste that is not heavy despite the richness.
Smoothness and softness (about 13)
About 13 of the 47 default reviews said it was smooth, creamy or soft. One post mentioned that a spoon goes in right away when it comes out of the freezer.
Not too sweet, clean aftertaste (about 11)
About 11 of the 47 default reviews said it was not too sweet, not cloying, or had a clean aftertaste.
Applying again and again, family preferences (about 24)
About 24 of the 47 default reviews said they had applied again, or that they apply every year. About 14 posts also mentioned the preferences of their family or children.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
It took longer to arrive than displayed (about 18 of the 47 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read)
Posts saying it arrived later than the displayed shipping estimate numbered about 14 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read and 4 of the 17 ★2 reviews. The posts date from 2019 to 2025; 4 of them are from the last two years (October 2024 onward), all in July to September 2025. Among the 47 in the default sort order, the posts that gave how long it took to arrive said 3 weeks to about 2 months, and 1 reduced its star rating because shipping took time.
How to check: the listing’s display and Ikeda Town’s notice are set side by side under “Shipping Time” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
The milk flavor and body felt lacking (7 of the 17 ★2 reviews)
7 of the 17 ★2 reviews we read said the milk flavor or body was weak, or that it was too light and left them wanting more. The posts date from 2017 to March 2024.
How to check: the ingredients and the raw milk and fresh cream ratio are given under “Ingredients” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
The milk smell, aftertaste or sweetness did not suit their taste (about 9 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read)
About 9 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read said the milk smell was strong, the aftertaste bothered them, it was too sweet, or the texture was different from what they expected. There is also 1 ★2 review saying the sweetness was cloying. The posts date from 2018 to September 2023, and none are from the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want to receive 14 cups of 120ml of a frozen soft-serve-style ice cream that the listing says uses raw milk and fresh cream for 78%, and you can wait half a month to a maximum of about 2 months for it to arrive. If these two are your conditions, this thank-you gift meets them (weak point: the shipping time is hard to predict).
- The listing gives one version of 14 cups of 120ml, keep frozen (−18°C or below), and milk as the allergen labeling
- The Rakuten rating is 4.57 / 5 (1,214 reviews). Among the first 47 we read, many mentioned the rich milk flavor and body (about 26) and applying again and again (about 24)
- Posts saying it took longer to arrive than displayed numbered about 18 of the 47 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read, 4 of them from the last two years
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the current situation.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains 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 (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, viewed October 22, 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 22, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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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 22, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “北海道池田町” (Ikeda Town, Hokkaido) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
