With Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts, the name alone does not tell you the cut or the size, so it is easy to hesitate over how many servings 1.2kg makes, what “wakeari” refers to, and whether it works as a gift. In this article, we organized the product page and the Rakuten reviews for the Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts for sukiyaki, 1.2kg (400g x 3), that Niku no Meat Tamaya (黒毛和牛卸問屋 肉のミートたまや) sells on Rakuten Ichiba into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gift suitability, and reviews. The A4 to A5 grades in the product name are the shop’s own label; proof of grading is not stated on the product page and is not confirmed. The reason for “wakeari” is also not stated on the product page and is not confirmed.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and information on cuts and meat quality
- Storage method and best-before date
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Meat Tamaya Kuroge Wagyu Off-Cuts for Sukiyaki, 1.2kg (400g x 3). The product name field on the product page reads A4A5 grade Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts for sukiyaki. The A4 to A5 grades are the shop’s own label. A guide image says only beef cattle that received an A4 or A5 rating in grading are used, but proof of grading (such as an individual identification number) is not stated on the product page and is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026. Promotional wording has been removed from the shop’s long product name) |
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| Name | not confirmed (the name in the food information label is not found on the product page)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Amount | 1.2kg (400g x 3). The number of servings is not found on the product page and is not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Cuts and meat quality (the shop’s guidance) | The ingredients field reads Kuroge Wagyu beef (bara / momo). A guide image explains that it centers on the cut called shoulder rib (katabara), and also uses momo (round) and ude (arm) cuts. It says shoulder rib is not a cut with a melt-in-the-mouth tender texture, and that the meat is sliced thinner than ordinary sukiyaki meat. It also says that large-cut slices are laid out when it arrives, but small pieces are also included to make up the weight, and that 70% is large slicesSource: product description and guide images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| The reason for “wakeari” | The product name says “wakeari”, but the reason is not stated on the product page and is not confirmed. The explanation of small pieces being included, in the guide image on cuts and meat quality, is not written as the reason for “wakeari”Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Storage method | Written in the frozen (−18°C or below) and best-before date field. A separate storage method field is not found on the product pageSource: best-before date field of the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Best-before date | Written as 30 days when kept frozen (−18°C or below). The starting point of the count (shipping date, production date, or arrival date) is not found, so it is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Country of origin (raw materials) | Written as Kuroge Wagyu beef (bara / momo), with the origin as domestic. The prefecture or other place of origin is not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Place of processing | not confirmed (the address of the manufacturer / seller is given, but it is not written as the place where processing is done) |
| Condition / how to eat (heating required?) | It arrives frozen. We could not find a clear statement from the seller on whether heating is required. The product description says it can be used for sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and grilling on an iron plateSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Thawing method | not confirmed (the shelf life after thawing is also not found) |
| Shipping | Written as frozen delivery (Yamato Transport, ヤマト運輸)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Manufacturer | Written as manufactured / sold by Meat Tamaya (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). The manufacturer and the seller are not listed separately, so the manufacturer as such is not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Shop | Niku no Meat Tamaya (黒毛和牛卸問屋 肉のミートたまや) (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients field on the product page lists Kuroge Wagyu beef (bara / momo). A field for additives and allergen labeling is not found on the product page or in the guide images. This item is not confirmed. Beef is not among the specified ingredients for which labeling is mandatory, but it is among the “items equivalent to specified ingredients” for which labeling is recommended. If you have an allergy, please ask the seller before buying, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 1, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to check | For this product | Source |
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| 1. Amount & number of servings | 1.2kg (400g x 3). The number of servings is not found on the product page and is not confirmed | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage & shelf life | Frozen (−18°C or below), 30 days stated. The starting point of the count, the thawing method, and the shelf life after thawing are not confirmed | Best-before date field on the product page. Checked the product description and guide images |
| 3. Ingredients & allergen labeling | The ingredient is Kuroge Wagyu beef (bara / momo). Allergen labeling is not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Checked the product page and the guide images |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Shown as supporting noshi (postcard-sized noshi card, simple packaging). The types of inscriptions and whether gift wrapping is supported could not be confirmed | Display on the product page and the guide images for noshi and cards |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.59 / 5 (346 reviews). The reviews we read were 60 in the default order and all 16 at 1★ and 2★, and they may not reflect the product’s current condition. Trends are organized in the review section below | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
Regarding noshi, Rakuten’s product information shows that noshi is supported, and the product description says a postcard-sized noshi card is available for gifts, presents, and giveaway prizes. Words such as Oseibo (year-end gift) and Uchiiwai (thank-you gift) follow it, but we could not tell from the product page whether this is a list of inscription types you can choose. The product name also includes words that mean “gift”, but this is not a statement showing noshi inscription support.
- Noshi form: the page says a postcard-sized noshi card is attached. You cannot choose between inner noshi and outer noshi, and with simple packaging, one card is placed inside the shipping cardboard box holding all items. It says it cannot be attached if you ask for it after placing the order
- Packaging: the packaging on the product description is simple packaging. The page says it arrives wrapped in a wood-grain eco tray, a special food-grade film, and similar materials, that the materials differ depending on the product and production situation, and that the packaging method cannot be specified. Gift wrapping such as a gift box could not be confirmed
- Message card: the message card field on the product page is not set. A guide image says two kinds are available, a Mother’s Day card and a Father’s Day card, and that free-form messages and name printing are not accepted
- Delivery date: the page says only the dates and times you can select in the delivery date field of the order procedure can be specified, and that requests written in the remarks field may not be accommodated
- Because it arrives by frozen delivery (Yamato Transport), checking in advance whether the recipient can receive it at the date and time you specify, and whether they have room in the freezer for 1.2kg, makes mix-ups less likely
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, guide images for noshi and cards (viewed October 1, 2026)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.59 / 5 | 346 | October 1, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 262 / 4★ 50 / 3★ 18 / 2★ 9 / 1★ 7 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 1, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted February 2019 to May 2026; latest May 2026), plus all 7 reviews at 1★ and all 9 at 2★ when filtered, 16 in total (posted December 2016 to January 2026), 76 in total. We did not read the 3★ reviews. These are trends within the range we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. All of the first 60 reviews in the default order were 4★ or 5★ posts.
What Reviewers Praise
Amount & small packs
15 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the 1.2kg amount or the 400g packs (10 of them posted within the last two years). They say it was enough for the family or that one pack was left over, and 4 posts also wrote that each pack can be used separately and is easy to divide into one serving or two meals.
Size and uniformity that do not look like off-cuts
15 of the 60 reviews wrote that the size and thickness of each slice were uniform, not what you would expect from off-cuts (9 of them posted within the last two years). The guide image on the product page also describes large-cut slices, but only buyers’ posts are counted here.
Tenderness
12 of the 60 reviews wrote that it was tender or melted in the mouth (7 of them posted within the last two years). On the other hand, the shop says the cut it uses is not a cut with a melt-in-the-mouth tender texture, so impressions vary. Posts that say it was tough are summarized below under “What Reviewers Note”.
Reactions as a gift
13 of the 60 reviews wrote that they used it as a gift or that the recipient was pleased. All 13 are posts from the last two years, and the occasions include Oseibo (year-end gift), Ochugen (summer gift), birthday celebrations, and gifts to relatives. Noshi and packaging support are summarized in the “Suitable as a Gift?” section above.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
We read all 16 reviews at 1★ and 2★. They were posted from December 2016 to January 2026, with 3 from the last two years (October 2024 onward) and the rest older. For each theme, we add the count from the last two years.
Toughness and hard to bite through
9 of the 16 reviews at 1★ and 2★ (2 of them posted within the last two years) said it was tough or could not be bitten through. In the 60 reviews in the default order, 2 posts also said it was a little tough, or that it got tough when simmered for a long time.
How to check: The cuts and meat quality the shop explains are summarized in the “Cuts and meat quality (the shop’s guidance)” row of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Amount of fat
5 of the 16 reviews at 1★ and 2★ (1 of them posted within the last two years) said there was a lot of fat, mostly fat, or that fat collected in the pot. In the 60 reviews in the default order, 3 posts said it was a bit fatty or a little greasy, all posted in 2021 or earlier.
How to check: The cuts the shop explains are summarized in the “Cuts and meat quality (the shop’s guidance)” row of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Doubts about the grade shown
4 of the 16 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it did not seem to match the A4 and A5 grades in the product name. All 4 were posted in 2023 or earlier (3 in 2020 and 1 in 2023), and none were posted within the last two years.
How to check: The grade the shop shows, and the fact that proof of grading is not stated on the product page, are summarized in the “Product name” row of this article’s “Basic Information” section.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts for sukiyaki or shabu-shabu in a large amount
- Prefer it divided into 400g packs
- Have room in the freezer for 1.2kg
- Considering a gift for which simple packaging and a postcard-sized noshi card are enough
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy (because the labeling is not confirmed, you need to ask the seller or check the label on the product when it arrives)
- Want the toughness, the amount of fat, and the cuts to be consistent (the shop explains the cuts, but some reviews point out toughness and a lot of fat)
- Want to check proof of grading or the number of servings before choosing (both not confirmed)
- Want to premise it on the thawing method, the shelf life after thawing, or giving it in a gift box (all not confirmed)
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Summary
- 1.2kg divided into 400g x 3 packs. The number of servings is not on the product page, and neither the grade nor the reason for “wakeari” could be confirmed on the product page
- Storage is stated as frozen (−18°C or below) for 30 days. The thawing method and the shelf life after thawing are not confirmed. For gifts, the page describes a postcard-sized noshi card and simple packaging
- Ingredient and allergen labeling could not be confirmed on the product page. In the reviews, the amount, the size of the slices, and the reactions as a gift were praised, while toughness and a lot of fat were raised as concerns
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on Rakuten Ichiba product pages and Rakuten customer reviews. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s 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 1, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “黒毛和牛卸問屋 肉のミートたまや” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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