This is a thank-you gift from furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) for Shiroishi Town in Saga Prefecture, and the provider is 株式会社いろは精肉店. The name field and the product name on the listing say Saga Prefecture-produced Kuroge Wagyu, but the place of processing is not confirmed. This article covers the six single-item amounts (500g, 750g, 800g, 1kg, 2kg and 3kg). The regular delivery plans (teikibin) on the same page are not covered. It is frozen beef off-cuts, and you choose a shipping month when you apply. 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 that the off-cuts arrive layered slice by slice and rolled, and that you can choose December or January as the shipping month.
At a Glance
Key points
- The off-cuts arrive layered slice by slice and rolled. The listing explains that parts such as momo (round), ude (shoulder clod), kata-rosu (chuck roll) and bara (short plate) are used and rolled by hand. If you cannot finish it at once, the listing says you can wrap each roll in plastic wrap and freeze it
- Six amounts from 500g to 3kg. 500g, 750g, 800g and 1kg come as 1 pack, 2kg as 2 packs and 3kg as 3 packs (single items)
- Choose December or January as the shipping month, or regular shipping. The listing says regular shipping takes about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed, and may take 2–3 weeks if donations are concentrated
- Rakuten rating 4.71 (774 reviews). Viewed November 7, 2026. We read 93 reviews, and they may not reflect the product’s current condition
Watch out for
- The listing says the balance of lean meat and fat varies by individual depending on what comes in. In reviews, comments that there was a lot of fat inside the roll stand out in the ★1 to ★3 reviews (details in the reviews section)
- A delivery date cannot be specified. Allergen labeling and thawing steps are not confirmed
Suits: People who want to portion off-cuts in rolled form and use them for sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, stir-fries and more
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 7, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 7, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 佐賀県産 黒毛和牛 切り落とし 500g〜3kg（単品） (Saga Prefecture-Produced Kuroge Wagyu Off-Cuts, 500g–3kg, single item)
- Municipality / Provider
- Shiroishi Town, Saga (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 株式会社いろは精肉店
- Amount
- 500g, 750g, 800g, 1kg (1 pack each) / 2kg (2 packs) / 3kg (3 packs)
- Options
- Six amounts; shipping month (December or January) or regular shipping
- Storage
- The listing says it arrives frozen
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says about 1 month frozen
- Part
- Momo, ude, kata-rosu, bara and others. The balance of lean meat and fat varies by individual
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- Shipping
- Regular shipping is about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed. Delivery dates cannot be specified
- Noshi / Gifting
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) is available for single items only, plain noshi only. We did not find any wrapping or card options
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
The listing does not give ingredients or allergen labeling. 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 November 7, 2026).
See the transcription of the listing, sources and details of “Not confirmed” (16 items)
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
- Product Name
- 佐賀県産 黒毛和牛 切り落とし 500g〜3kg（単品）（佐賀県白石町・ふるさと納税） (Saga Prefecture-Produced Kuroge Wagyu Off-Cuts, 500g–3kg, single item; Shiroishi Town, Saga, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Here we show only the part that is the product name. The regular delivery plans on the same page are not covered in this article.
- Amount
- 500g (1 pack), 750g (1 pack), 800g (1 pack), 1kg (1 pack), 2kg (2 packs), 3kg (3 packs). The listing says it arrives with the slices layered one by one and rolled. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 500g / 750g / 800g / 1kg / 2kg / 3kg
Shipping: choose December or January as the shipping month, or regular shippingSource: selection field and product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026) - Donation Amount
- Differs depending on the amount and shipping month you choose. The amount can change, so it is not given in this article. Please check it on the Rakuten listingSource: selection field on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says it arrives frozen. It also says that if you cannot finish it at once, you can wrap each roll in plastic wrap and freeze it. The storage temperature figure is Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says about 1 month frozen. It says to eat it as soon as possible after it arrivesSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Part
- The listing explains that parts such as momo (round), ude (shoulder clod), kata-rosu (chuck roll) and bara (short plate) are sliced and rolled by hand, one slice at a time. An explanatory image shows a diagram that reads as fatty parts on the inside of the roll and lean parts on the outside. The listing says the balance of lean meat and fat varies by individual depending on what comes inSource: explanatory image in the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Thawing
- We did not find any thawing steps or guidance on how long it keeps after thawing, so this is Not confirmed. An explanatory image says that cutting the roll to the width you like while it is half-thawed makes it easy to adjust the sizeSource: explanatory image in the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Origin of Ingredients
- We did not find a field for the origin of ingredients, so it is Not confirmed. The name field and the product name say Saga Prefecture-produced Kuroge Wagyu (as shown on the listing)Source: product description and product name on the listing
- Processing Location
- Not confirmed (we did not find it on the listing)
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Frozen beef off-cuts. The listing includes words such as sukiyaki, nikujaga (meat and potato stew), stir-fries and beef shabu-shabu. We did not find guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product name and description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Delivery
- The listing says it arrives frozen. It says a delivery date cannot be specified. It says that if you will be away for a long time, you should write it in the delivery remarksSource: product description on the listing (delivery timing)
- Shipping Time
- The listing says regular shipping goes out about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed. It also says it may take about 2–3 weeks if donations are concentrated. If you choose a shipping month, it says the item is shipped in turn during that month. The shipping time shown may changeSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing gives the provider as 株式会社いろは精肉店. Its role, such as manufacturer or processor, and its address are Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing
- Shop
- Shiroishi Town, Saga (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
- Noshi / Gifting
- The listing says noshi (gift wrapping label) is available for single items only, plain noshi only. It says to write your request in the remarks field if you want it. We did not find wrapping or message card options on the listingSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
Donation amounts may differ by portal and by the amount or shipping month you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and may change afterward. The following are trends within what we read, and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Customer Reviews (product page) | 4.71 / 5 | 774 reviews | November 7, 2026 |
Breakdown: ★5 598 / ★4 143 / ★3 24 / ★2 4 / ★1 5 (Rakuten Ichiba display; viewed November 7, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2024 to September 2026; latest September 2026), all 5 ★1 reviews (posted December 2022 to October 2026), all 4 ★2 reviews (posted February 2023 to October 2023) and all 24 ★3 reviews (posted January 2022 to November 2025), 93 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The 60 reviews in the default order are mostly ★4 and ★5. There are 33 ★1 to ★3 reviews in all, and we read every one. The counts below are approximate figures from our reading of the text, and do not include posts that were only about delivery or the store’s handling, or posts from people who had not yet eaten it. Reviews are counted without distinguishing the amount chosen.
What Reviewers Praise
Eaten as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu (about 35 of the 60)
About 35 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they ate it as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. Some also mention using it for gyudon (beef rice bowl) or stir-fries (reviewers’ own accounts).
Tender (about 15)
About 15 of the 60 reviews in the default order said in essence that the meat was tender or came apart in the mouth.
Rolled, so easy to portion (about 10)
About 10 of the 60 reviews in the default order said in essence that, because it is rolled, the slices are easy to separate and you can thaw only what you need. About 10 more said the volume was large and they were satisfied.
Ordering again (about 22)
About 22 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they had ordered again or order every year.
Source: Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat inside the roll (about 16 of the 33 ★1 to ★3 reviews)
About 16 of the 33 ★1 to ★3 reviews said there was a lot of fat or that it was greasy. About 8 of them said the fat was hidden on the inside of the rolled meat. The posts span January 2022 to October 2026, and 6 of the 33 ★1 to ★3 reviews were posted on or after November 7, 2024.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the balance of lean meat and fat is summarized in the “Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Tough or sinewy (about 6 of the 93 we read)
About 6 of the 93 reviews we read said the meat was sinewy or had tough parts. Most were ★3, and the posts date from 2022 onward. One ★1 review (October 2026) said something hard, like a bone fragment, was mixed in.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the parts used is summarized in the “Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to portion off-cuts in rolled form, and you want to settle on December or January as the month you receive it. If those two are your conditions, this thank-you gift, which arrives rolled by hand slice by slice and lets you choose the shipping month, fits (weak point: comments that there was a lot of fat inside the roll stand out in the ★1 to ★3 reviews).
- You can choose from six amounts, 500g to 3kg, and the listing says the best-before date is about 1 month frozen
- The listing says regular shipping takes about 2 weeks after payment is confirmed, and that you can choose December or January as the shipping month
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.71 / 5 (774 reviews). Among the 60 reviews we read in the default order, many said they ate it as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu (about 35) and ordered again (about 22)
Other options (both are thank-you gifts from other municipalities): If you would rather choose the shipping month from November, December and January to August, see Yoshinogari Town Saga-Produced Wagyu Off-Cuts 1kg (500g × 2) (article as of October 22, 2026). If you would rather receive lean slices in 400g packs, see Nichinan City Miyazaki Gyu Akami Slices 800g (400g × 2).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 7, 2026). These are trends in the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
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 22, 2026). The deduction amount and procedures differ from person to 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 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, 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: November 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “佐賀県白石町” (Shiroishi Town, Saga) listing, Rakuten Customer Reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
