For this product, which contains 1kg (500g × 2 packs) of beef shoulder loin (chuck roll) slices for sukiyaki, we have organized the statements on the sales page and the posts on the review page into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The origin is listed as one that cannot be designated, and we could not find the thawing method or allergen labeling on the product page, so we have written separately what we could and could not confirm.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings it makes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it is suitable as a gift
- Trends in published 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 | 最上級A5A4等級 国産黒毛和牛 メガ盛肩ロースすき焼スライス 1kg (the product name as listed; roughly: “highest-grade A5/A4 grade, domestic Kuroge Wagyu, mega-size shoulder loin sukiyaki slices, 1kg”)Source: the “product name” field of the Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 7, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | Not confirmedThe product description has no “name” field; the ingredients field states “和牛肩ロース” (Wagyu shoulder loin) (Rakuten Ichiba product description) |
| Amount | 500g × 2 packs (1kg total)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Storage Method | Keep frozen at -18°C or belowSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Best-Before Date | No best-before date is stated; instead, a “use-by date” of about 15 days from the shipping date is statedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Raw Material Origin | Branded “Fukushima Gyu” beef from Fukushima Prefecture, or selected domestic Kuroge Wagyu from other prefectures (origin cannot be designated). This means the origin of the meat you receive cannot be specifiedSource: the “place of origin” field of the Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | Frozen slices. Sukiyaki, yakiniku, and quick-seared yaki-shabu are listed as uses. We could not find any guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Thawing Method | Not confirmed |
| Shipping | Yamato Transport’s Cool TA-Q-BIN (frozen)Source: the “shipping method” field of the Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Manufacturer | Maruto Sangyo Co., Ltd. (株式会社 丸戸産業), 3-11-1 Saikon, Koriyama, FukushimaSource: the “manufacturer” field of the Rakuten Ichiba product description. The seller is “肉処 三代目本多” (Nikudokoro Sandaime Honda) |
| Shop | Nikudokoro Sandaime Honda (肉処 三代目本多, Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not shown because they change. Please check the links above for the latest price and availability.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page lists the ingredient as “和牛肩ロース” (Wagyu shoulder loin). However, within what we checked, we could not find any allergen labeling on the product page. This item is not confirmed.
If you have food allergies, please contact the seller before purchasing, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 7, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | 500g × 2 packs (1kg total). How many servings it makes is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product description. We found no serving guideline from the seller |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Keep frozen at -18°C or below. The “use-by date” is about 15 days from the shipping date. The thawing method and how long it keeps after thawing are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Ingredient: Wagyu shoulder loin. The origin is Fukushima Gyu or beef from other prefectures and cannot be designated. Allergen labeling is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The product name includes words such as “ギフト” (gift) and “贈答用” (for gifting). Support for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, and message cards is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.86/5 (305 reviews). The following is the trend from reading a total of 65 reviews: the 59 shown in the default sort order (posted October 2024 to October 2026; the latest posted October 4, 2026) plus 2 each of the ★1 to ★3 reviews. This trend does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Many reviewers praised the flavor and tenderness, while several noted concerns about the amount of fat | Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product name and the shop’s tagline include words such as “ギフト” (gift), “贈答用” (for gifting), “内祝い” (return gift, uchi-iwai), and “お祝い” (celebration) (the seller’s own wording). However, we could not confirm from the product page whether noshi, wrapping, or message cards are available, what inscriptions (omotegaki) can be chosen, or the type of packaging (gift box or simple packaging) (viewed October 7, 2026). Whether a delivery date can be specified is also left as not confirmed in this article.
If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points before purchasing will help avoid misunderstandings.
- Whether noshi, wrapping, and message cards are available (no statement found on the product page)
- Since it arrives by frozen delivery (Yamato Transport’s Cool TA-Q-BIN, frozen), whether you can specify a date and time when the recipient can receive it
- Whether the recipient has room in their freezer for 1kg (500g × 2 packs)
Among the 65 reviews we read, many posts said the product had been used as a gift for occasions such as oseibo (year-end gift), a kanreki (60th birthday) celebration, a wedding, or Respect for the Aged Day (Source: Rakuten Ichiba review page, viewed October 7, 2026. This trend does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Ichiba product reviews | 4.86 / 5 | 305 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 274 / ★4 25 / ★3 2 / ★2 2 / ★1 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
Reviews read: the first 59 in the default sort order (posted October 2024 to October 2026; the latest in October 2026), 2 each filtered to ★1 and ★2 (posted August 2022 to February 2025), and 2 filtered to ★3 (posted July 2018 to September 2025), for a total of 65. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Flavor and umami
About 30 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order said the flavor and umami were good or that the meat had little off-taste. Most were impressions from eating it as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu.
Tenderness
About 14 of the 59 reviews mentioned that the meat was tender. Many described it as tender when eaten as sukiyaki.
Marbling (sashi)
About 8 of the 59 reviews said the marbling was beautiful or just right. This includes reviews that mentioned how nice it looked.
Well received as a gift
About 24 of the 59 reviews said it was well received as a gift for occasions such as oseibo, a kanreki celebration, a wedding, Respect for the Aged Day, or Mother’s Day. About 15 reviews also said they order it repeatedly.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Amount of fat
Four reviews in total said they found the meat fatty: 3 of the 6 ★1 to ★3 reviews we read and 1 of the 59 in the default sort order (3 of them posted within the last two years). Some wrote that it seemed fattier than in the product photos, or that only one pack was fatty. On the other hand, one review in the default sort order said the fat was light, so impressions vary.
Appearance of the packing and packs
2 of the 59 reviews in the default sort order mentioned that the packing or packs looked plain (both posted within the last two years). The context was that this was a concern when giving it as a gift.
How to check: whether wrapping and noshi are mentioned is summarized in this article’s “Suitable as a Gift?” section.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You are looking for a large quantity of shoulder loin slices for sukiyaki
- You want to use it over two occasions (500g × 2 packs)
- You have room in your freezer for 1kg
Who Should Be Careful
- You want to choose the origin (listed as Fukushima Gyu or beef from other prefectures, which cannot be designated)
- You have food allergies (labeling not confirmed, so please contact the seller)
- You want to give it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (availability not confirmed)
- You are concerned about the amount of fat
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- A frozen product of 500g × 2 packs (1kg total). The “use-by date” is about 15 days from the shipping date, and we could not find a thawing method on the product page
- The origin is listed as Fukushima Gyu or beef from other prefectures and cannot be designated. Allergen labeling could not be confirmed on the product page, so check with the seller before purchasing if needed
- Many reviews praised the flavor, tenderness, and use as a gift, while some pointed out that it was fatty. Noshi and wrapping availability is not confirmed
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites and review pages. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to 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 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “肉処 三代目本多” (Nikudokoro Sandaime Honda) product page and review page, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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