Abashiri City (網走市) in Hokkaido is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift. The ingredients field on the listing says milk (from Hokkaido), and the product description says the product uses 100% milk from Abashiri, Hokkaido, and is made in Abashiri City. The thank-you gift covered in this article, Rimo カップソフトクリーム (Cup Soft Cream: soft-serve in a cup), is a frozen thank-you gift of milk-flavored cups from ジェラテリア Rimo (Gelateria Rimo), whose main store is in Abashiri City. You apply for it through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), choosing 12, 16, 24 or 32 cups of 120ml. 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: you can choose the number of cups from 4 options, the listing says the milk used as an ingredient is 100% from Abashiri, Hokkaido, and it states a best-before period of 90 days frozen.
At a Glance
Key points
- Choose 12, 16, 24 or 32 cups of 120ml. Whichever number you choose, there is only one flavor: milk
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below), and the best-before period is 90 days frozen. It says the product arrives frozen
- The ingredients are listed as milk (from Hokkaido), sugar, fresh cream, skim milk powder and others
- Rakuten rating 4.46 (711 reviews). Viewed November 6, 2026
Watch out for
- The time until it arrives. The listing displays shipping about 1 month after payment is confirmed (checked November 6, 2026). Many reviews say it took 2 to 3 months to arrive: 15 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read (a trend within the reviews we read, which may not reflect the current situation)
- There is only one flavor: milk. If you want to receive a variety of flavors, Kamishihoro Town ドリームドルチェ アイス・ジェラート 14-Piece Set contains 13 to 14 kinds
Suits: People who want to keep 12 to 32 cups of the same milk flavor in their freezer at once, and who can wait about 1 to 3 months for it to arrive
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 6, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 6, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Values for the other thank-you gifts are from the 3 frozen dessert items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), each as of the information-as-of date of its own article, and may differ from the current listing.
Compared with 3 Similar Frozen Desserts
Among the 3 frozen dessert thank-you gifts featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the information-as-of date of its own article and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are Rakuten’s display, and the viewing date differs by article. The table is ordered by product name in Japanese alphabetical order (gojūon), with this article first.
| Product | Per Cup × Number | Flavors | Rakuten Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimo カップソフトクリームThis article, Abashiri City | 120ml × 12 to 32 cupsChoose from 4 options | 1 kindMilk | 4.46711 reviews |
| ドリームドルチェ アイス・ジェラート 14-Piece SetKamishihoro Town, delivery month selectable | 100ml × 14 | 13 to 14 kindsChoose from 2 sets | 4.751,126 reviews |
| 牧場の生ソフトクリームIkeda Town | 120ml × 14 | 1 kind | 4.571,214 reviews |
Product names link to each thank-you gift’s article. Ratings were viewed on November 6, 2026 for this article and on October 22, 2026 for the other 2 items.
- Among the 3 frozen dessert items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), the other 2 both arrive as 14 pieces. This thank-you gift lets you choose from 4 options: 12, 16, 24 or 32 cups
- Among the 3 frozen dessert items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), the Rakuten rating of 4.46 (711 reviews) is lower than the other 2 items’ 4.75 (1,126 reviews) and 4.57 (1,214 reviews)
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Rimo カップ ソフトクリーム 選べる 120ml × 12~32個
- Municipality / Provider
- Abashiri City, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 株式会社サトマップ (Satomap)
- Amount
- Choose from 120ml × 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 cups (98 kcal per cup)
- Flavor
- Milk only (1 kind)
- Storage
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below)
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says 90 days frozen (the starting date is Not confirmed)
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- Donation Amount
- Varies with the number of cups you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- The listing says it ships about 1 month after payment is confirmed (checked November 6, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- No noshi option can be found in the application field (wrapping and message cards are 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 ingredients list milk, fresh cream and skim milk powder, but no allergen labeling field can be found on the listing. 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”, viewed November 6, 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
- アイス Rimo カップ ソフトクリーム 選べる 120ml × 12~32個 (Rimo cup soft cream, selectable, 120ml × 12–32; Abashiri City, Hokkaido, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search terms. Here we show the wording of the “名称” (name) field in the product description on the listing.
- Amount
- The listing says you choose from 120ml × 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 cups (all milk). It also says 98 kcal per cup. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmed. We also could not find whether a spoon is included, so it is Not confirmedSource: the “内容量” (amount) and “返礼品の内容” (contents) fields in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Options
- Number of cups: 12 / 16 / 24 / 32
Flavor: milk only (there are no other flavor options)
Shipping time: all combinations you can apply for were standard shippingSource: the application field on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026) - Donation Amount
- It differs by the number of cups you choose and may change. This article does not state the amountSource: the application field on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Ingredients
- The listing gives milk (from Hokkaido), sugar, fresh cream, skim milk powder, glucose, / sweetener (trehalose), stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides), emulsifier. No allergen labeling field can be found, so it is Not confirmed. The product type classification (種類別: the category such as ice cream (アイスクリーム) or ice milk (アイスミルク)) and the milk fat content also cannot be found on the listing and are Not confirmedSource: the “原材料・成分” (ingredients) field in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: the “保存方法” (storage method) field in the product description on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says 90 days frozen. It does not say when the count starts, so this is Not confirmedSource: the “賞味期限” (best-before date) field in 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
- The ingredients field says milk (from Hokkaido). The features field of the product description says it uses 100% milk from Abashiri, HokkaidoSource: the “原材料・成分” (ingredients) and “返礼品の特徴” (features) fields in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Place of Processing
- The listing says it is made in Abashiri CitySource: the “製造地” (place of manufacture) field in the product description on the listing
- Condition / How to Eat (Heating Needed?)
- The delivery method is given as frozen, and the listing says it arrives frozen. We could not find any guidance on thawing or how to eat itSource: the “配送方法” (delivery method) field in the product description on the listing
- Delivery
- The listing says frozen, with no areas outside delivery. We could not find the delivery company or packing, so they are Not confirmed. The listing says that cancelling the donation application, and changing or returning the thank-you gift, are not possibleSource: the “配送方法” (delivery method), “配達外のエリア” (areas outside delivery) and “その他の注意事項” (other notes) fields in the product description on the listing
- Shipping Time
- The listing says it ships about 1 month after payment is confirmed (checked November 6, 2026). The application period is given as year-round. Whether it arrives within the year is not stated. Many reviews say it took 2 to 3 months to arrive (15 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read, and about 8 of the 60 in Rakuten’s default sort order). The option names of the time remaining in reviews include about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed and specifying the shipping month, so the shipping guidance has changed over timeSource: the “発送時期” (shipping time) and “申込期間” (application period) fields in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026), Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- No noshi option can be found in the application field. We could not find information on wrapping, message cards, or whether it can be sent to an address different from the donor’s, so these are Not confirmedSource: the application field and product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The manufacturer’s name and address cannot be found on the listing and are Not confirmed. The provider is given as 株式会社サトマップ (Satomap) (address Not confirmed)Source: the “提供事業者” (provider) field in the product description on the listing
- Shop
- 北海道網走市 (Abashiri City, Hokkaido; Rakuten Furusato Nozei)Source: the shop information page on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed November 6, 2026)
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the number of cups you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by viewpoint. Rating figures are as of the time of viewing 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) | 4.46 / 5 | 711 | November 6, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 508 / ★4 108 / ★3 39 / ★2 26 / ★1 30 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 6, 2026)
Reviews we read: the first 60 in Rakuten’s default sort order (posted April 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026), all 30 ★1 reviews (posted December 2020 to April 2026) and all 26 ★2 reviews (posted December 2020 to June 2026), 116 in total. We did not read the ★3 and ★4 filters. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate numbers we counted by reading the reviews. Posts only about delivery or shop service are not included in the points rated well.
What Reviewers Praise
A distinct milk flavor (about 30 of 60)
About 30 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said the milk flavor and aroma come through clearly, or that it tastes rich. All of these posts are from the last two years.
A clean aftertaste, mildly sweet (about 24)
About 24 of the standard 60 reviews said the aftertaste is clean, or that it is mildly sweet and easy to eat. Some describe it as tasting of milk without feeling heavy.
The amount per cup (5)
5 of the standard 60 reviews mentioned the amount per cup, that it is an amount you can finish in one sitting, or the calorie labeling.
Letting it soften a little or stirring before eating (4)
4 of the standard 60 reviews said they left it in the refrigerator for a while to soften before eating, or stirred it well before eating. We could not find any guidance on how to eat it on the listing; these are the reviewers’ own ways of eating it.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
It took a long time to arrive (15 of the 30 ★1 reviews)
15 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read said it took 2 to 3 months to arrive, or that they wanted to eat it in the hot season but it arrived in autumn (12 of them from the last two years). About 8 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order also said it took a long time, including ★4 and ★5 reviews saying they were satisfied after the wait. These posts stand out between autumn 2025 and spring 2026.
How to check: the shipping display on the listing is summarized under “Shipping Time” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Too light in flavor to be satisfying (12 of the 56 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read)
6 of the 26 ★2 reviews and 6 of the 30 ★1 reviews we read said the milk flavor is weak, or that it is unsatisfying if you expect something rich. From the last two years, there are 4 ★2 reviews and 1 ★1 review.
The product type was ice milk (5 of the 116 reviews we read)
There were posts saying the product type classification (種類別) on the item that arrived was ice milk (アイスミルク), not ice cream (アイスクリーム): 2 ★1 reviews, 2 ★2 reviews and 1 ★5 review.
How to check: the ingredients on the listing, and the fact that no product type classification can be found, are under “Ingredients” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to choose milk-flavored cups from 12 to 32 to match the space in your freezer, and you can wait about 1 to 3 months for it to arrive. If these 2 are your conditions, this thank-you gift fits them. Among the 3 frozen dessert items featured on Ochinity (as of November 6, 2026), the other 2 are both 14 pieces (weak point: there is only one flavor, milk).
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.46 / 5 (711 reviews). In the standard 60 reviews we read, many mentioned the milk flavor (about 30) and the clean aftertaste (about 24)
- The listing says keep frozen (−18°C or below) and gives a best-before period of 90 days frozen; each cup is 120ml
- The listing displays shipping about 1 month after payment is confirmed, while in reviews, 15 of the 30 ★1 reviews reported it taking 2 to 3 months
Other options: If you want to receive a variety of flavors, see Kamishihoro Town ドリームドルチェ アイス・ジェラート 14-Piece Set (13 to 14 kinds); if 14 cups is enough, see Ikeda Town 牧場の生ソフトクリーム 120ml × 14 cups.
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ page, 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: About Tax Deductions”, viewed November 6, 2026). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, your local municipality, or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 6, 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, is subject to 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: November 6, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “北海道網走市” (Abashiri City, Hokkaido) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”
