“Miyazaki Prefecture Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku or Sliced 3-Cut Set” (宮崎県産 黒毛和牛 焼肉orスライス3種セット) is a thank-you gift for furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) donations to Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. You choose the use (for yakiniku or for sukiyaki) and the quantity (450g or 900g), and three cuts arrive: momo (round), ude (shoulder clod), and shoulder loin (chuck roll) or loin. In this article, we organized what the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient and allergen labeling, suitability as a gift, 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 | Miyazaki Prefecture Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku or Sliced 3-Cut Set (Miyazaki City, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here. As displayed on October 7, 2026, the product name begins with 「用途・内容量・発送時期が選べる」 (choose use, quantity, and shipping time). |
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| Name | 宮崎県産 黒毛和牛 焼肉orスライス3種セット (Miyazaki Prefecture Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku or Sliced 3-Cut Set)Source: gift description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Quantity | 450g (momo, ude, and shoulder loin or loin, 150g each) / 900g (300g each). The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Choices that change what arrives | Three choices: use (for yakiniku / for sukiyaki), quantity (450g / 900g), and shipping time (fastest delivery / November shipping), for 8 combinations in total. You cannot choose whether shoulder loin or loin arrivesSource: selection fields, product description, and information images on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Donation amount | 450g: 10,000 yen / 900g: 17,000 yen (same for yakiniku and sukiyaki; Rakuten Furusato Nozei; as of October 7, 2026)Source: options in the selection field on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage | Frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product description and notes on the application page |
| Best-before | 90 daysSource: product description on the application page |
| How to thaw | The notes on the application page say to thaw in the refrigerator over 6–12 hours, and not to thaw in a microwave or by pouring hot water over it. On the other hand, an information image on the product page says to thaw in the refrigerator over 1 to 1.5 days, and also shows a method for when you are in a hurry: put it in a container and thaw it under running water. Because the stated refrigerator thawing times differ, we list both rather than choosing oneSource: notes on the application page / information image on the product page (accessed October 4, 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 | Beef. The product name and information images state that it is Kuroge Wagyu from Miyazaki PrefectureSource: product name and information images on the application page (accessed October 4, 2026) |
| Processing location | All stated as Miyazaki City, Miyazaki PrefectureSource: product description on the application page |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Arrives frozen. You choose the use: for yakiniku or for sukiyaki (sliced). We found no guidance on whether it can be eaten rawSource: product description and information images on the application page |
| Packaging | The 150g portions are stated to be delivered vacuum-packed. The information image can also be read as saying vacuum packs apply only to the 450g option. The packaging of the 900g option (300g each): Not confirmedSource: product description and information images on the application page |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. The page says refrigerated/frozen delivery is not available to some remote islands. The carrier is not stated: Not confirmedSource: notes on the application page |
| Shipping time | The selection field has two options: 「最速便（2週間以内に発送）」 (fastest delivery, ships within 2 weeks) and 「11月発送」 (November shipping). The fastest delivery is stated to ship within 2 weeks after payment is confirmed (as of October 7, 2026). No estimated shipping date is shown for November shipping. The page says shipping continues during long holidays. It also says that if payment arrives after the application deadline because of a payment error or similar, shipping may be delayed. Shipping-time information may changeSource: selection fields and notes on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The gift provider is 株式会社ミヤチク (Miyachiku Co., Ltd.). Whether it is the manufacturer, seller, or processor, and its address: Not confirmedSource: gift-provider field on the application page |
| Shop | Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts may differ by portal and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
The Three Cuts (as Described on the Application Page)
This transcribes the description of each cut in the product description on the application page.
| Cut | Description on the application page |
|---|---|
| Shoulder loin or loin | Described as a cut with moderate marbling and fine-grained, firm meat. You cannot specify whether shoulder loin or loin arrives |
| Ude (shoulder clod) | Described as a cut with a lot of lean meat |
| Momo (round) | Described as a cut that is strongly lean with a pronounced beefy flavor |
We found no information on sinew, toughness, or the amount of fat on the application page. These are Not confirmed.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredient is listed as beef. For allergen labeling, the page states that it contains beef, one of the 20 items recommended for allergen labeling. The wording is the same in two places on the application page, and we found no discrepancies.
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, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 4, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / servings | 450g (150g × 3) or 900g (300g × 3). Use: for yakiniku / for sukiyaki. Number of servings not stated | Product description and selection fields on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Frozen (−18°C or below). Best-before stated as 90 days. Shelf life after thawing and notes after opening: Not confirmed | Product description and notes on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Beef. The allergen labeling is also beef, and the two places match | Product description and allergen field on the application page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi, wrapping, and message cards: Not confirmed. We also found no mention of whether it can be delivered to someone other than the donor | Application page (no mention in the noshi, wrapping, or message card fields) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.56/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (1,827 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025–September 2026, latest September 2026), all 29 ★1 reviews (posted September 2023–September 2026), and all 23 ★2 reviews (posted February 2024–January 2026). The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Some reviewers mention comparing the three cuts and tenderness, while many ★1 and ★2 reviews point out toughness and sinew in the yakiniku type | Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 4, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no information on the application page about whether noshi (gift wrapping label) is available or what inscriptions are offered, wrapping, or message cards. The product page’s “uses” field lists words such as ochugen (summer gift), oseibo (year-end gift), and uchiiwai (return gift), but this is a list of search terms, not a statement about noshi or wrapping support (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 4, 2026).
- Noshi: availability and types of inscription are Not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: Not confirmed
- Recipient: an information image on Rakuten Furusato Nozei says the orderer details on the order screen are treated as the donor’s resident-registration details. We found no mention of whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s (Not confirmed)
The page says furusato nozei thank-you gifts cannot be changed or canceled after applying. If you plan to use it as a gift, check how noshi, wrapping, and delivery addresses are handled on the application page before you apply.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. Rating figures are as of the time of viewing and change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (product page) | 4.56 / 5 | 1,827 | October 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,222 / ★4 483 / ★3 70 / ★2 23 / ★1 29 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted October 2025–September 2026, latest September 2026), plus all 29 ★1 reviews (posted September 2023–September 2026) and all 23 ★2 reviews (posted February 2024–January 2026), 112 in total. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
The Rakuten review section also included posts about sizes different from those on the current application page, and posts that appear to be about a different thank-you gift. We excluded posts that appear to be about a different gift from the counts below. In addition, 2 of the ★1 and ★2 reviews mentioned a bonus for posting a review, and 1 pointed out that many ★5 ratings were given before eating. About 6 of the 60 default-order reviews can also be read as written before eating. Rakuten’s average rating includes these posts.
What Reviewers Praise
Comparing the three cuts
About 9 of the 60 default-order reviews said they could compare the three cuts or tell the difference in flavor between cuts (all posted in the last two years).
Tenderness and fat
About 10 of the 60 default-order reviews said it was tender or had just the right amount of fat (all posted in the last two years). One of these wrote that one of the three yakiniku cuts was somewhat firm.
Convenient small portions
2 of the 60 default-order reviews said it is divided into small portions and easy to use.
Satisfied with the amount
About 4 of the 60 default-order reviews said they were satisfied with the amount. Most of them mentioned the 900g size.
Source: Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Toughness / sinew
About 38 of all 52 ★1 and ★2 reviews (about 35 of them posted in the last two years) said the meat was tough, had a lot of sinew, or was hard to bite through. Many of these were about the yakiniku type, and posts saying it looked well marbled but was tough stood out. On the other hand, about 10 of the 60 default-order reviews said it was tender, so opinions are divided even for the same size.
How to check: the description of each cut is summarized under “The Three Cuts” in this article’s “Basic Information.” We found no information on sinew or toughness on the application page.
Amount of fat
About 9 of all 52 ★1 and ★2 reviews (about 8 of them posted in the last two years) said it had a lot of fat or was greasy.
How to check: the description of each cut is summarized under “The Three Cuts” in this article’s “Basic Information.” No figures on fat content are given.
Freezer burn, drip, scum, odor, dryness
About 11 of all 52 ★1 and ★2 reviews (about 9 of them posted in the last two years) mentioned freezer burn, drip (leaked meat juice) when thawing, scum, odor, or dryness.
How to check: the thawing instructions are summarized in the “How to thaw” row of this article’s “Basic Information,” together with the point that the stated refrigerator thawing times differ.
Source: Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 4, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to compare three cuts (momo, ude, and shoulder loin or loin) in a single thank-you gift
- People choosing between yakiniku and sukiyaki use and looking for a 450g or 900g size
- People who are fine with a frozen thank-you gift (and have time to thaw it slowly in the refrigerator)
Who Should Be Careful
- People concerned about tough meat or sinew (many reviews point out toughness in the yakiniku type)
- People who want to choose whether shoulder loin or loin arrives (cannot be specified)
- People who want to give it as a gift assuming noshi, wrapping, or a message card (Not confirmed)
- 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 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- The quantity is momo, ude, and shoulder loin or loin at 150g each (450g total) or 300g each (900g total). You can choose yakiniku or sukiyaki use; it is stored frozen (−18°C or below), and the best-before is stated as 90 days
- The refrigerator thawing time differs between the notes on the application page and the information image. Shelf life after thawing, notes after opening, and noshi, wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed
- In reviews, some mention comparing the three cuts and tenderness, while about 38 of all 52 ★1 and ★2 reviews mention toughness or sinew, so opinions are divided even for the same size
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei application pages and review sites. Thank-you gift information such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the application page 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 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page for Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture; Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー); Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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