Kohoku Town (Saga Prefecture) is the local government that receives the donation for this thank-you gift under the furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program). The ingredient field says the beef is Saga beef, and the product description says the pork and onion are also from Saga Prefecture. The place of manufacture is Saga Prefecture. The thank-you gift covered in this article, 佐賀牛入りハンバーグ 6個・12個・20個 (Hamburg Steak with Saga Beef, 6, 12 or 20 pieces), is a seasoned raw hamburg steak mixture delivered frozen; you thaw it in the refrigerator the day before, shape it into patties yourself and cook it. You apply by choosing the size of each piece (150g, 130g or 80g), the number of pieces and the shipping time. The provider is 肉のかわの. In this article we organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews state into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are three: you can choose from three sizes per piece, 150g, 130g or 80g; you can choose fastest shipping (最速発送), shipped within 3 business days at the earliest, or specify a shipping month from November to March; and there is a subscription (3, 6 or 12 deliveries).
At a Glance
Key Points
- Choose 150g, 130g or 80g per piece (150g × 6, 150g × 12, 130g × 12 or 80g × 20). Among the 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity covers (as of November 6, 2026), this is the only one where you can choose the size of each piece (weak point: you need to shape the mixture into patties and cook them yourself)
- A raw mixture that you thaw in the refrigerator the day before, shape by hand and cook. The listing says to cook one side over low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, then turn it over, cover with a lid and steam-grill over low heat for about 5 minutes
- Shipping is either fastest shipping (within 3 business days at the earliest) or a shipping month you specify from November 2026 to March 2027. The subscription is 3, 6 or 12 deliveries, and the 80g × 20 set is not available as a subscription
- Rakuten rating 4.74 (475 reviews). Viewed November 6, 2026. This is the highest figure among the 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity covers (as of November 6, 2026) (its 475 reviews are the fewest of the 6)
Points to Note
- The best-before date is 30 days from the shipping date. If you want to keep it in the freezer for a long time, the listings say the Karatsu City Kuroge Wagyu Mixed-Meat Hamburg Steak has a best-before date of 1 year from the date of manufacture, and the Joso City Flame-Grilled Demi-glace Hamburg Steak is shipped with at least 3 months left before its best-before date
- A noshi (gift wrapping label) cannot be attached to this thank-you gift (Rakuten’s gift field). No mention of wrapping or message cards was found either
Good for: people who want to choose the size of each piece to suit their family, and people who don’t mind shaping the mixture into patties and cooking it themselves
The comparison covers the 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity currently covers (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the information-as-of date of its article and may differ from the current contents. The features come from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 6, 2026). The rating is Rakuten’s display (viewed November 6, 2026) and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
Compared with 6 Furusato Nozei Hamburg Steak Gifts
The 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity covers (as of November 6, 2026). Each value is as of the information-as-of date of its article and may differ from the current contents. Ratings are Rakuten’s display; the fewer the reviews, the more the number tends to move. The table puts this article first and orders the others by product name in Japanese alphabetical (gojuon) order (names that start with a number are ordered by the reading “yon”).
| Thank-you gift | Per Piece | Total Amount | Rakuten Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Steak with Saga BeefThis article · Kohoku Town · subscription available | 150g, 130g or 80g | 900gto 1,800g | 4.74475 reviews |
| Kuroge Wagyu Mixed-Meat Hamburg SteakKaratsu City | 140g | 1,400gor 1,680g | 4.731,887 reviews |
| Flame-Grilled Demi-glace Hamburg SteakJoso City · subscription available | 137g | 1,500gor 3,000g | 4.68592 reviews |
| Teppanyaki Hamburg Steak, Demi-glace SauceIizuka City | About 130g | 1,300gor 2,600g | 4.721,778 reviews |
| 4-Type Hamburg Steak SetFukuchi Town · subscription available | 150g | 900gor 3,000g | 4.51,457 reviews |
| 4-Flavor Hamburg Steak SetShingu Town | 150g | 600gto 3,000g | 4.342,529 reviews |
Click a linked product name to go to its article. The total amount for this article is 900g for 150g × 6, 1,560g for 130g × 12, 1,600g for 80g × 20 and 1,800g for 150g × 12. The ratings were viewed on October 6, 2026 for Fukuchi Town, October 7, 2026 for Shingu Town, September 25, 2026 for Iizuka City, November 5, 2026 for Karatsu City, and November 6, 2026 for Joso City and this article. “Subscription available” is shown only where we could confirm a subscription in the article.
For the steps from arrival to eating, we list the 3 gifts whose steps we could confirm in their articles (from the guidance on each listing).
| Thank-you gift | Condition on Arrival | Steps to Eat |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Steak with Saga BeefThis article · Kohoku Town | Frozen raw mixture (not yet shaped) | Thaw in the refrigerator the day before → shape by hand → cook in a frying pan |
| Kuroge Wagyu Mixed-Meat Hamburg SteakKaratsu City | Frozen raw hamburg steak (140g each) | No thawing needed; cook from frozen |
| Flame-Grilled Demi-glace Hamburg SteakJoso City | Frozen hamburg steak that has gone through a flame-grilling step, with sauce | Warm from frozen in hot water for about 15 minutes without opening the bag |
- The amount per piece ranges from about 130g to 150g across the 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity covers (as of November 6, 2026), while this gift lets you choose 80g, 130g or 150g
- Of the 3 above, this gift is the one that takes the effort of thawing and shaping, and you need to plan ahead and move it to the refrigerator the day before. The Karatsu City gift can be cooked from frozen, and the Joso City gift is warmed in its bag in a hot-water bath
Basic Information
- Product name
- 佐賀牛入りハンバーグ 6個・12個・20個 (Hamburg Steak with Saga Beef, 6, 12 or 20 pieces)
- Donation recipient / provider
- Kohoku Town, Saga (佐賀県江北町, Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 肉のかわの
- Amount
- 150g × 6 / 150g × 12 / 130g × 12 / 80g × 20
- Meat
- A blend of beef (Saga beef) and pork (the description says the pork is from Saga Prefecture)
- Delivery time
- Choose fastest shipping (within 3 business days at the earliest) or a shipping month from November 2026 to March 2027
- Subscription
- 3, 6 or 12 deliveries (except the 80g × 20 set)
- Storage
- The listing says it arrives frozen. It says the best-before date is 30 days from the shipping date
- How to eat
- The listing says to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before, shape it by hand and cook it
- Allergen labeling
- No labeling field was found (the ingredient field lists egg, milk, breadcrumbs, beef and pork)
- Donation amount
- Varies with what you choose. Check the listing
- Noshi / gifts
- A noshi cannot be attached. No mention of wrapping or message cards was found
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
No allergen labeling field was found on the listing; the items above are ingredient names written in the ingredient field. 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”, accessed 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
- 佐賀牛入りハンバーグ 6個・12個・20個 (Kohoku Town, Saga; furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long notation with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Type of food
- 佐賀牛ハンバーグ (Saga beef hamburg steak)Source: name field in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Amount
- Choose from 150g × 6, 150g × 12, 130g × 12 or 80g × 20. An image on the listing says the pieces are portioned one by one, so you can thaw only what you want to use. The form of packaging on arrival (one by one, or packed together in a tray) is not confirmed. The number of servings is not stated and is not confirmedSource: amount field in the product description and product images on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Options
- Size and number of pieces: 150g × 6 / 150g × 12 / 130g × 12 / 80g × 20
Shipping time: fastest shipping (shipped within 3 business days at the earliest) / shipping month of November or December 2026, or January, February or March 2027
Subscription: 3, 6 or 12 deliveries (150g × 6, 150g × 12 and 130g × 12; the 80g × 20 set is not available as a subscription). The interval between subscription deliveries is not confirmedSource: option fields and product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026) - Donation amount
- Differs depending on the combination of size, number of pieces and number of deliveries you choose. Because the amount changes, it is not stated in this articleSource: option fields on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Ingredients
- Beef (Saga beef), pork, egg, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), milk, red wineSource: ingredient field in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Allergen labeling
- No allergen labeling field was found on the listing. The ingredient field lists egg, milk, breadcrumbs, beef and porkSource: ingredient field in the product description on the listing
- Storage method
- The delivery-method field says frozen. The storage temperature is not confirmedSource: delivery-method field in the product description on the listing
- Best-before date
- 30 days from the shipping date. The listing says a shipping notification email is sent when it ships, and recommends cooking it soon after it arrivesSource: best-before field and notes in the product description on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Thawing
- The listing says to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before. How long it keeps after thawing is not confirmedSource: recommended cooking method image on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- After opening
- No notes on handling after opening were found; not confirmed
- Raw-material origin
- The ingredient field says beef (Saga beef). The product description and images say the pork and onion are also from Saga Prefecture. The ratio of beef to pork and the origin of the other ingredients are not confirmedSource: product description and product images on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Place of processing
- The place-of-manufacture field says Saga PrefectureSource: place-of-manufacture field in the product description on the listing
- Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)
- A frozen raw hamburg steak mixture (seasoned, not yet shaped), described as something you cook before eating. The recommended cooking method image gives these steps in order: thaw it in the refrigerator the day before; shape it by hand (it says making the surface smooth lets it cook while keeping the juices in); cook one side over low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes (without a lid); turn it over, cover with a lid and steam-grill over low heat for about 5 minutes. The listing also says it can be cooked without oil, that it is seasoned firmly enough to eat without sauce, and that it can also be used in dishes such as stuffed green peppers, mapo tofu and meat sauce. No guidance on warming it in a microwave or a hot-water bath was foundSource: product description and recommended cooking method image on the listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Delivery
- Arrives frozen. The listing says shipping may take longer when it falls on market closing daysSource: delivery-method field and notes in the product description on the listing
- Noshi / gifts
- Rakuten’s gift field is set so that a noshi cannot be attached. No mention of wrapping, message cards or a gift box was found; not confirmed. No mention was found of whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s eitherSource: listing (viewed November 6, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The provider field gives 肉のかわの. The product description says the owner used to run a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. Whether the manufacturer and the provider are the same, and their location, are not confirmedSource: provider field in the product description on the listing
- Shop
- 佐賀県江北町 (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the size you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by viewpoint. Rating figures are as of the time viewed and change afterward. The following are tendencies within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.74 / 5 | 475 | November 6, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 387 / ★4 68 / ★3 10 / ★2 6 / ★1 4 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 6, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted December 2024 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 4 ★1 reviews (posted March 2023 to December 2025) and all 6 ★2 reviews (posted January 2023 to September 2025), 70 in total. This is a tendency within the range we read and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
The counts below are approximate numbers we counted by reading the review text, and do not include posts only about delivery or shop service, or posts made before the item arrived.
What Reviewers Praise
Soft and juicy (about 12 of 60)
About 12 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it was soft when cooked, or that it had plenty of juices and was juicy.
Portioned, so you can take out only what you use (about 11)
About 11 of the 60 default-order reviews said the pieces are separated one by one so you can thaw only what you use, or that it is easy to handle in the freezer.
Can also be used as ground meat in other dishes (about 7)
About 7 of the 60 default-order reviews said that, besides hamburg steak, they used it as ground meat in dishes such as stuffed green peppers, mapo tofu and Bolognese (the reviewers’ own descriptions).
Pre-seasoned, can be eaten without sauce (about 3)
About 3 of the 60 default-order reviews said it was already seasoned and they ate it without sauce.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat comes out when cooking (about 9)
About 7 of the 60 default-order reviews and 2 of the 10 ★1 and ★2 reviews said a lot of fat comes out while cooking. Most of these posts among the 60 default-order reviews are ★4 or ★5, and mention it alongside their comments on the taste.
How to check: the cooking guidance on the listing is summarized under “Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)” in the detailed list in this article’s “Basic Information”.
Arrives as a square block that you have to shape yourself (2)
2 of the 60 default-order reviews said it arrived as an unshaped square block and they had to shape it by hand. Both are ★4.
How to check: the steps from thawing through shaping and cooking are in the second table of this article’s “Compared with 6 Furusato Nozei Hamburg Steak Gifts” and under “Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)” in the detailed list in “Basic Information”.
Weak beef character, pork taste comes through (about 8)
About 3 of the 60 default-order reviews and 5 of the 10 ★1 and ★2 reviews said they expected the taste of Saga beef but the pork taste came through strongly, or that the beef character was weak.
How to check: the ingredients and raw-material origin (including that the ratio of beef to pork is not stated) are under “Ingredients” and “Raw-material origin” in the detailed list in this article’s “Basic Information”.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026)
Summary: Is This Thank-You Gift the One for You?
Deciding factor: you want to choose the size of each piece to suit your family or lunch boxes, and you want to decide the delivery timing by fastest shipping or a shipping month. If these two are your conditions, among the 6 furusato nozei hamburg steak gifts Ochinity covers (as of November 6, 2026), this is the only one where you can choose the size of each piece from 80g, 130g or 150g, and you can choose fastest shipping or a shipping month from November to March (weak point: you need to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before, and shape and cook it yourself).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.74/5 (475 reviews). Of the 70 reviews we read, many mentioned it being soft and juicy (about 12 of 60) and the convenience of the portions (about 11)
- About 7 reviews said they also used it as ground meat in other dishes, and the listing also says it can be used for stuffed green peppers, mapo tofu and so on
- The subscription can be chosen from 3, 6 or 12 deliveries (150g × 6, 150g × 12 or 130g × 12)
Other options: if you want to cook it from frozen without thawing or shaping, the Karatsu City Kuroge Wagyu Mixed-Meat Hamburg Steak (140g × 10 or 12); if you want to warm it in its bag in a hot-water bath without using a frying pan, the Joso City Flame-Grilled Demi-glace Hamburg Steak (137g × 11 or 22).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 6, 2026), and the information in each compared article. These are review tendencies within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that the deduction is made from your income tax for the year you made the furusato nozei donation and from your resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, accessed November 6, 2026). The deduction amount and procedures differ by person, so please check with the ministry, your local government 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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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 “佐賀県江北町” listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling,” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
