Nagomi Town (Kumamoto Prefecture) is the municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift; the name does not indicate where it is processed (the processing location is not confirmed). The gift covered here, Hinomoto Pork (火の本豚), is a frozen thank-you gift offered through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program): you choose pork loin for shabu-shabu or off-cuts, the quantity, and the number of deliveries (1, 3, 6, or 12), and the same page also offers a subscription that delivers four items, including pork loin for shabu-shabu, over four deliveries. We organized what the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gift suitability, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the application page. However, the “Not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 選べる 火の本豚 切り落とし／しゃぶしゃぶ用 豚ロース 定期便 (Hinomoto Pork, choice of off-cuts or pork loin for shabu-shabu, subscription available; Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture; furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here. The displayed name includes the word “訳あり” (wakeari, “with reasons”), but the page gives no reason, so this is not confirmed. |
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| Name | Pork (pork loin / shoulder-and-leg off-cuts / four-meat subscription)Source: product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Quantity | Pork loin (for shabu-shabu): 300g / 900g / 1.5kg / 3kg; off-cuts: 550g / 1.1kg / 2.2kg / 4.4kg (listed in the name field as shoulder-and-leg off-cuts). The contents of the four-meat subscription (four deliveries) are in the row below. Number of servings: Not confirmed. No explanation of the amount per delivery or the total amount for the subscriptions was found: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Choices that change what arrives | You choose the type (pork loin shabu / off-cuts), the quantity, and the number of deliveries (1 / 3 / 6 / 12), in that order. The four-meat subscription comes in four deliveries only; the page states that the 1st is 3kg of Hinomoto Pork loin for shabu-shabu, the 2nd is 450g of 和王 (Wao) round steak, the 3rd is a charcoal-grilled mature hen set in three flavors (1.5kg total), and the 4th is a marbled horse-meat sashimi block of about 300g (with sauce)Source: selection options and product description on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Donation amount | Varies by the combination of type, quantity, and number of deliveries. Because amounts change, they are not listed in this article. Please check the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application pageSource: selection options on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Storage | Frozen (the delivery-type field says frozen). Storage temperature figure: Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Best-before date | The “use-by date” field in the product description states that the pork is processed after the order is received (shown on the product label) and that it keeps 90 days frozen from the processing dateSource: product description on the application page |
| How to thaw | The page advises thawing slowly in the refrigerator over about 6–12 hours. It also says to avoid thawing at room temperature, to thaw at 15°C or below, and not to thaw in a microwave or by cooking, but always in the refrigeratorSource: information image on the application page (how to thaw) (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Notes after opening | No information on shelf life after thawing or notes after opening was found on the application page: Not confirmed |
| Origin of ingredients | No dedicated field was found on the application page: Not confirmed. The heading of the product description says it is from Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture (the shop’s own statement)Source: product description on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Processing location | Not confirmed. An information image says the meat is frozen within 7 days of 「とちく」 (slaughter) (the shop’s own statement)Source: information image on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Arrives frozen. You can choose pork loin for shabu-shabu or off-cuts, and words such as hot pot, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki appear on the application page as ways to eat it. No guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten raw was foundSource: product description and product name on the application page |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. The page states that requests to specify the delivery month, date, or time are not accepted. Applications from areas without refrigerated delivery service, such as remote islands, may be declined. Cancellation of the donation application, changes to the thank-you gift, and returns are not possibleSource: product description on the application page (notes) |
| Shipping time | Single delivery (1 time): shipped about 1–2 months after the donation is confirmed, according to the page. Subscriptions: the 1st delivery ships from the following month. Shipping times shown may changeSource: selection options and product description on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The gift-provider field lists 株式会社 アンドサイキ. Whether this is the manufacturer, processor, or distributor, and its address: Not confirmed. An information image names 火の国熊本さいき農場 as the producer, but its relationship to the provider: Not confirmedSource: product description and information image on the application page |
| Awards stated by the shop | An information image shows a certificate stating that the top prize was awarded in the pork division of the Fukuoka Meat Market opening-anniversary Meat Fair (Reiwa 2 / 2020) (the certificate is dated April 2, 2020, and the recipient is 有限会社サイキ). This is a result from six years ago, not a recent one. Whether the award applies to the pork in this thank-you gift cannot be confirmed from the application page: Not confirmed. This is the shop’s own statement, not a fact verified by OchinitySource: information image on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Shop | Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture (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.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The allergen field lists pork, chicken, and beef. It does not distinguish between the types you can choose, so the application page does not show whether the single pork loin or off-cut options contain chicken or beef (Not confirmed). The four-meat subscription consists of pork loin for shabu-shabu, round steak, charcoal-grilled mature hen, and marbled horse-meat sashimi, and the page does not say whether the allergen field was written to match the subscription contents either (Not confirmed). Horse meat is not listed in the allergen field. This article follows the field’s listing of what is contained: pork, chicken, and beef. No dedicated field for ingredient names was found on the application page: Not confirmed.
If you have allergy concerns, contact the provider before applying for the donation, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 5, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| Item to check | For this gift | Basis |
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| 1. Quantity / servings | Choose pork loin for shabu-shabu from 300g–3kg or off-cuts from 550g–4.4kg, delivered 1, 3, 6, or 12 times. The four-meat subscription has four deliveries. No mention of servings | Product description and selection options on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Frozen. Stated to keep 90 days frozen from the processing date. Thaw in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours, per the page. Shelf life after thawing and notes after opening: Not confirmed | Product description and information image on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | The allergen field lists pork, chicken, and beef. Distinction by type: Not confirmed | Product description on the application page (allergen field) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No mention of noshi (gift wrapping paper), wrapping, or message cards was found; the page states that delivery month, date, or time cannot be specified | Product description on the application page (notes) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.75/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (221 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2024–June 2026, latest June 2026) and all 11 reviews rated ★1–★3 (posted December 2021–January 2026). The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviewers mention the convenient small portions and repeat applications, while some posts feel the quality has dropped compared with before | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no mention on the application page of support for noshi, wrapping, or message cards. As a furusato nozei thank-you gift, the page states that delivery month, date, or time cannot be specified (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 5, 2026). If you plan to use it as a gift, check the following before applying.
- Noshi: no mention found; Not confirmed (types of inscription also Not confirmed)
- Wrapping / gift box: no mention found; Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: no mention found; Not confirmed
- Delivery date: the page states that specifying the month, date, or time is not accepted
- Recipient: for furusato nozei thank-you gifts, the delivery address is based on the donor’s application details. We found no mention of whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s (Not confirmed)
It arrives frozen, there is no mention of noshi or wrapping, and the delivery date cannot be chosen, so if you intend to use it as a gift, check the delivery terms on the application page.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. 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) | 4.75 / 5 | 221 | October 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 184 / ★4 26 / ★3 5 / ★2 4 / ★1 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed October 5, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2024–June 2026, latest June 2026), plus all 2 ★1 reviews (posted December 2024–September 2025), all 4 ★2 reviews (posted December 2021–February 2024), and all 5 ★3 reviews (posted February 2022–January 2026), 71 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
There are only 11 reviews rated ★1–★3 in total, so the strength of any trend cannot be judged from the counts alone. The counts below are approximate figures we tallied by reading the reviews, and exclude posts only about delivery or shop service.
What Reviewers Praise
Convenient small portions
About 28 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it comes in small portions such as vacuum packs, takes up little freezer space, and is easy to use. Many posts say it came in 300g vacuum packs (reviewers’ statements; the application page does not state the amount per pack: Not confirmed).
Tenderness, sweetness of the fat, little odor
About 19 posts said it is tender, about 11 mentioned the sweetness of the fat, and about 9 said it has no odor or the fat is not heavy. Posts that mention more than one point are counted under each.
Uses beyond shabu-shabu
About 17 of the 60 default-order reviews said they used it in dishes other than shabu-shabu, such as ginger pork, meat rolls, pork miso soup, and stir-fries (reviewers’ statements).
Repeat applications
About 30 of the 60 default-order reviews said they apply every year or that this was their second or later application.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Taste or quality has dropped; noticeable odor
6 of the 11 ★1–★3 reviews (3 of them posted in the last two years) said the taste or quality had dropped compared with a previous application, or that they noticed an odor. On the other hand, about 9 of the 60 default-order reviews said it has no odor or the fat is not heavy, so impressions of the same product differ. We found no information on the application page about differences by lot or season (Not confirmed).
Slice thickness; off-cuts mixed in
3 of the 11 ★1–★3 reviews (2 of them posted in the last two years) said the slices were thick for shabu-shabu or that off-cuts were mixed in. We found no information on slice thickness on the application page (Not confirmed).
How to check: the two types, pork loin for shabu-shabu and off-cuts, are summarized under “Choices that change what arrives” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Shipping delays; shop or municipality response
3 of the 6 ★1 and ★2 reviews (2 of them posted in the last two years) expressed dissatisfaction with shipping or the response, such as late shipping or not arriving in time for the year-end season.
How to check: the shipping-time information is summarized under “Shipping time” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want pork loin for shabu-shabu or off-cuts, choosing the quantity and number of deliveries
- People looking for a thank-you gift that arrives frozen in small portions (the amount per pack is not confirmed, so check reviewers’ descriptions as well)
- People who can take the time to follow the guidance to thaw in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours
Who Should Be Careful
- People with allergies (the allergen field lists pork, chicken, and beef; the distinction by type is not confirmed)
- People who want to specify the delivery month, date, or time (the page states this is not accepted)
- People who want to give it with noshi or wrapping (no mention found)
- People who want to know the number of servings before deciding (not stated)
Furusato nozei is for people who pay resident tax in Japan. You cannot receive the tax deduction without a Japanese address on January 1 of the following year, the One-Stop Exception requires a My Number, and the application pages are almost entirely in Japanese. Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- Choose pork loin for shabu-shabu (300g–3kg) or off-cuts (550g–4.4kg), delivered 1, 3, 6, or 12 times. It is stored frozen, stated to keep 90 days frozen from the processing date, and the page advises thawing in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours
- Single deliveries ship about 1–2 months after the donation is confirmed and subscriptions ship the 1st delivery from the following month, per the page; the delivery month, date, or time cannot be specified. The allergen field lists pork, chicken, and beef; the distinction by type is not confirmed
- Many reviewers mention the convenient small portions and repeat applications, while 6 of the 11 ★1–★3 reviews mention a drop in quality compared with before or an odor, so impressions differ
Related Pages
This article summarizes information published on the furusato nozei application page and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the application page for the latest information.
Evaluations of taste and quality are summaries of third-party posts with sources noted, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluations. Our approach to creating articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture” application page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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