Nagoya City (名古屋市) in Aichi is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift. The manufacturer field on the listing gives maison du miel (メゾン・デュ・ミエル) of Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, and the “Business information” field names 株式会社ウルプロ as the business behind the donation desk. Whether the two are related is not confirmed. The thank-you gift covered in this article, Macadamia and Caramel Chocolate Sand (マカダミアとキャラメルのショコラサンド, 5 pieces), is a baked confection of ganache caramel and macadamia nuts sandwiched between sablé cookies and coated in couverture of dark chocolate (chocolat noir) and milk chocolate (chocolat au lait), and the listing says it arrives chilled. The origin of the ingredients is not confirmed (the ingredients list says the chocolate is made in Spain). You apply for it through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program). 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 confirmed on the listing are three: a 5-piece box as the only option, a best-before period of about 2 weeks, and chilled delivery.
At a Glance
Key points
- One option only: a box of 5 pieces. The listing says 5 baked sandwiches of ganache caramel and macadamia nuts between sablé cookies arrive. There are no other sizes or counts to choose from
- The listing shows a best-before period of about 2 weeks, storage in a cool, dark place, and chilled delivery. It says shipping is planned within 14 days after payment is confirmed
- The manufacturer is maison du miel (Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya), and the listing says the main part of the manufacturing process (confectionery making) is carried out within Nagoya City. The business named as the donation desk is 株式会社ウルプロ
- Rakuten rating 4.89 (9 reviews). Viewed November 7, 2026. With so few reviews, the figure can shift easily
Watch out for
- No description of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cards can be found on the listing. It says that cancelling the donation application, and changing or returning the thank-you gift, are not possible
- The size of each piece, how to eat it and the origin of the ingredients are not stated on the listing and are not confirmed. There are only 9 reviews
How it differs from the regular Macadamia Caramel Sand
Ochinity also features a regular-sale product from the same maison du miel: maison du miel Macadamia Caramel Sand. The name and the 5-piece box are close, but the pages differ as follows (as of November 7, 2026), and this article does not treat them as the same product.
- This thank-you gift is a return gift for a donation to Nagoya City, and after you apply, cancelling, changing or returning it is not possible. The regular product is sold by the shop maison du miel on Rakuten Ichiba
- This thank-you gift comes only as 5 pieces. The regular product comes in 5 and 10 pieces
- The best-before period is about 2 weeks for this thank-you gift, and about 60 days in the article on the regular product
- Delivery is shown as chilled for this thank-you gift. For the regular product, the article says the product page gives no delivery temperature
Suits: People who want to receive a box of 5 baked confections through a donation to Nagoya City, and who can finish a chilled confection within about 2 weeks
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (product description, product details and guide images, viewed November 7, 2026). The values for the regular product are as of the information-as-of date of Ochinity’s article (November 6, 2026) and may differ from the current listing. The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 7, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- Macadamia and Caramel Chocolate Sand (マカダミアとキャラメルのショコラサンド), 5 pieces
- Municipality / Provider
- Nagoya City, Aichi (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Manufacturer: maison du miel (メゾン・デュ・ミエル) / Business behind the donation desk: 株式会社ウルプロ
- Amount
- 5 pieces
- Options
- No sizes to choose from; 5 pieces only
- Storage / Best-Before Date
- Store in a cool, dark place / The listing shows about 2 weeks
- Allergen Labeling
- Wheat, egg, soybean (the allergen field on the listing)
- Donation Amount
- This article does not state it. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- Chilled. The listing says shipping is planned within 14 days after payment is confirmed
- Noshi / Gifting
- Noshi, wrapping and message cards are Not confirmed (no description can be found on the listing)
- If You Live in Nagoya City
- You cannot receive this thank-you gift by donating to Nagoya City
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “Not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
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 7, 2026).
The row about residents of Nagoya City is our own note. Under the standards of the furusato nozei designation system, municipalities are not to provide return gifts and the like to their own residents (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “About the Standards of the Furusato Nozei Designation System (Public Notice)”, Article 2, item 1 (ni) of the notice, viewed November 7, 2026). We could not find a statement to this effect on the listing.
See the transcribed details, sources and “Not confirmed” items (18 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
- Macadamia and Caramel Chocolate Sand (マカダミアとキャラメルのショコラサンド), 5 pieces (Nagoya City, Aichi; furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search terms. Here we show only the product name part. The item number on the listing is br288.
- Amount
- A box of 5 Macadamia and Caramel Chocolate Sand pieces. The size and weight of each piece, the total weight and the number of servings are not stated on the listing and are Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing (the amount and size fields)
- Options
- There is no choice of size, count or delivery month; 5 pieces only (this is the only option in the application field on the listing, viewed November 7, 2026)Source: the application field on the listing
- Contents
- Ganache caramel and macadamia nuts sandwiched between sablé cookies, coated in couverture described as dark chocolate (chocolat noir) and milk chocolate (chocolat au lait). It is presented as something to enjoy for its slight bitterness and the accent of the nutsSource: the product description (overview) and guide images on the listing
- Donation Amount
- This article does not state it. The amount can change, so please check the Rakuten listingSource: the application field on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says to store in a cool, dark place. How to store it after opening is Not confirmedSource: the product details on the listing (storage method field)
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says about 2 weeks. Whether it counts from the arrival date or the manufacturing date is Not confirmedSource: the product details on the listing (best-before date field)
- Ingredients
- Chocolate (made in Spain), macadamia nuts, fresh cream, sugar, butter, wheat flour, egg / emulsifier (derived from soybean)Source: the product details on the listing (ingredients field). The overview and name fields say the same
- Allergen Labeling
- Wheat, egg, soybean (the allergen field). The ingredients also list fresh cream and butter, but milk is not in the allergen 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”, viewed November 7, 2026)Source: the product details on the listing (allergen field and ingredients field)
- Origin of Ingredients
- Not confirmed. No origin-of-ingredients field can be found on the listing; the ingredients field only says the chocolate is made in SpainSource: the product details on the listing (ingredients field)
- Place of Processing
- The place of manufacture is given as Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya. The listing also says the main part of the manufacturing process (confectionery making) is carried out within Nagoya CitySource: the product description (overview) and product details (manufacturer field) on the listing
- Condition / How to Eat (Heating Needed?)
- Presented as a baked confection of sablé cookies sandwiching chocolate-coated filling. We could not find any guidance on how to eat it or the best temperature to eat it at, nor any instructions on heating or thawingSource: the product description and guide images on the listing
- After Opening
- How long it keeps after opening, and any precautions, are not stated on the listing and are Not confirmedSource: the product details on the listing
- Delivery
- The delivery method is given as chilled. The listing says that even if you write a request in the remarks, it cannot be accommodated. It also says that cancelling the donation application, and changing or returning the thank-you gift, are not possible. There is no limit on how many times you can donate, and it arrives each time you donateSource: the product details (delivery method field) and product description (notes) on the listing
- Shipping Time
- The listing says shipping is planned within 14 days after payment is confirmed. The shipping display can changeSource: the product details on the listing (shipping date field, viewed November 7, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- In the gift display on the Rakuten listing, no description of noshi, wrapping or message cards can be found, so these are Not confirmed. A guide image shows a photo of 5 silver individually wrapped pieces lined up in front of a dark box. We could not find whether the gift can be sent to an address other than the donor’sSource: the gift display and guide images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- maison du miel (メゾン・デュ・ミエル) (place of manufacture: Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya). The business behind the donation desk is given as 株式会社ウルプロ in the “Business information” field on the listing. The relationship between 株式会社ウルプロ and maison du miel is Not confirmedSource: the product details on the listing (manufacturer field and business information field)
- Shop
- 愛知県名古屋市 (Nagoya City, Aichi; Rakuten Furusato Nozei)Source: the company information page of the Nagoya City, Aichi shop on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed November 7, 2026)
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 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) | 4.89 / 5 | 9 | November 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 8 / ★4 1 / ★3 0 / ★2 0 / ★1 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 7, 2026)
Reviews we read: all 9 in the standard sort order (posted January 2024 to February 2026, the latest in February 2026). There are no ★1 to ★3 reviews. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
With only 9 reviews, the counts alone cannot show how strong a trend is. The counts below are approximate numbers we counted by reading the reviews, and posts only about delivery speed are not included.
What Reviewers Praise
Satisfying to eat, and the flavor combination (2 of 9)
2 of the 9 reviews said they were satisfied with the combination of sablé, chocolate, caramel and macadamia nuts, or that the caramel was rich and filling. One post also said the chocolate is not that sweet.
Luxurious, refined taste (2)
2 of the 9 reviews called it luxurious and refined, or a luxurious sweet you do not often see among furusato nozei gifts.
Want to order again / donate again (4)
4 of the 9 reviews said they want to donate again next year, want to repeat, or plan to order again. One post said they had received it as a gift before and applied for it for themselves through furusato nozei.
Chosen after seeing social media or photos (3)
3 of the 9 reviews said they noticed it on social media or chose it after seeing the pictures.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Each piece is not large (2)
2 of the 9 reviews said each piece is not large, or that it is small but filling. Both were favorable about the taste and the satisfaction.
How to check: the size of each piece is not stated on the listing, and this article’s “Basic Information” also lists it as not confirmed under “Amount.”
A little hard (1)
One ★4 review said it felt a little hard. Being a single review, it cannot be called a trend.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to receive a baked confection through furusato nozei, and you can finish a chilled confection within about 2 weeks. If these 2 are your conditions, this 5-piece thank-you gift, with caramel and macadamia nuts sandwiched between sablé cookies, fits them (weak points: no description of noshi or wrapping can be found, there are only 9 reviews, and the size of each piece is not confirmed).
- The manufacturer is maison du miel, and the listing says the main part of the manufacturing process is carried out within Nagoya City. The business named as the donation desk is 株式会社ウルプロ
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.89 / 5 (9 reviews). Among the 9 we read, wanting to donate again (4 reviews) was the most common comment (this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
Other options: If you want to choose between 5 and 10 pieces, or choose an item from a shop on Rakuten Ichiba, see the regular-sale maison du miel Macadamia Caramel Sand (its best-before period is shown as about 60 days; we do not state that it is the same product).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026), and for the regular product, on Ochinity’s article (information as of 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, the income tax portion is deducted from the income tax of the year you made the furusato nozei donation, 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 7, 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.
If you live in Nagoya City, you cannot receive this thank-you gift by donating to Nagoya City (under the standards of the furusato nozei designation system, municipalities are not to provide return gifts and the like to their own residents. Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “About the Standards of the Furusato Nozei Designation System (Public Notice)”, Article 2, item 1 (ni) of the notice, viewed November 7, 2026. We could not find a statement to this effect on the listing).
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 7, 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 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “愛知県名古屋市” (Nagoya City, Aichi) listing, company information page of the Nagoya City, Aichi shop on Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “About the Standards of the Furusato Nozei Designation System (Public Notice)”
