Takayama City (Gifu Prefecture) is the municipality that accepts the donation for this thank-you gift; it does not indicate where the product is processed (the processing location is not confirmed). The thank-you gift covered in this article is Hida Gyu shoulder loin (chuck roll) for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, 500g, provided by 肉の匠家 (Niku no Takumiya). There is no selection field for size or type; it comes in one type, 500g, and is stated to arrive frozen. Besides “How many people does it serve?” and “By when do I need to eat it?”, it is hard to tell how to read the A5 grade label (A5等級) in the product name shown on the Rakuten page, so we organized what the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient 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 | Hida Gyu Shoulder Loin for Sukiyaki & Shabu-Shabu 500g (肉の匠家 飛騨牛 肩ロース すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用 500g; Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, 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. The displayed product name includes the term 「A5等級」 (A5 grade) (see the “Grade stated by the shop” row below). |
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| Name | 肉 飛騨牛 A5 すき焼き しゃぶしゃぶ 500g 2-3人前 (meat, Hida Gyu, A5, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, 500g, 2–3 servings)Source: name field in the product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Quantity | 飛騨牛肩ロースすき焼しゃぶ (Hida Gyu shoulder loin, sukiyaki/shabu-shabu) 500g (frozen). It is stated to serve about 2–3 people (as stated by the shop)Source: product description on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Choices that change what arrives | There is no selection field for size or type; it comes in one type, 500gSource: selection fields on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Cut | Shoulder loin (chuck roll)Source: product description on the application page |
| Grade stated by the shop | The product name shown on the Rakuten page displays 「A5等級」 (A5 grade), and the name field displays 「A5」. The product description says that only grade 5 is provided (the shop’s statement). There is no statement of which body assigned the grade or when: Not confirmed. This is the shop’s statement, not a fact verified by OchinitySource: product name and product description on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Donation amount | The amount changes, so this article does not list it. Please check the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application pageSource: application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage | Frozen. The page says to take the product out of the gift box when it arrives and store it in the freezer. The storage temperature: Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Best-before date | On the Rakuten application page, the field is labeled 「消費期限」 (use-by date) and says 30 days. The product description on the same gift’s page on Yahoo! Shopping (Furunavi) says 「賞味期限」 (best-before date) 30 days, so the terms differ. Because which meaning applies is not confirmed, treat it as the stricter “use-by date” and check the application page before you apply. Which day the count starts from is also not confirmedSource: gift details field on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page; the same gift’s page on Yahoo! Shopping (Furunavi) (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| How to thaw | The page says that thawing it slowly in the refrigerator the day before you eat it helps preserve the flavor. We found no statement of shelf life after thawing on the application page: Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Origin of ingredients | The production area field states Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. There is no ingredients statement, and we found no statement of the cattle’s birthplace or individual identification number: Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Processing location | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Arrives frozen. It is presented as being for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. We found no guidance on whether it must be cooked or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product name and product description on the application page |
| Delivery | It is stated to be shipped frozen. The page says that delivery dates and preferred delivery times are not accepted, and that requests written in the notes field will not be honored. It also says donation applications cannot be canceled and thank-you gifts cannot be changed or returnedSource: product description on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Shipping time | It is stated to ship within 2 weeks to 1 month after payment is completed. The page says delivery may be earlier or later depending on stock, and that individual notices of the shipping date are not provided. The specific shipping date: Not confirmedSource: selection fields and product description on the application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The processor field states (株)肉の匠家 (Niku no Takumiya Co., Ltd.). Its address: Not confirmedSource: product description on the application page |
| Shop | Takayama City, Gifu 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.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The name field says meat, and we found no ingredients statement on the application page. The allergy field lists beef. This field carries a note that the information is posted as specified by each provider and is not guaranteed. We found no discrepancies within the application page. We could not find this product on the provider’s official website, so labeling other than on the application page is 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, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 7, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / servings | One type: shoulder loin 500g (frozen). Stated to serve about 2–3 people (as stated by the shop) | Product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Frozen. The time limit is stated as 30 days (the Rakuten application page says “use-by date” while the Yahoo! Shopping (Furunavi) page says “best-before date”, so the terms differ; the starting day is not confirmed). The page says to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before you eat it. Shelf life after thawing: Not confirmed | Product description on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | No ingredients statement: Not confirmed. The allergy field lists beef | Product description on the application page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Said to come in a gift box, but noshi (gift wrapping label) is stated as not available. The page says delivery dates cannot be specified | Product description on the application page |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.6/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (134 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted from December 2024 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), plus all 1 ★1 review, all 5 ★2 reviews, and all 5 ★3 reviews. The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Many mention tenderness, marbling, and repeat donations, while some posts say no beef fat was included or mention how fatty it is | Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The application page says that because it comes in a gift box, it can be used not only at home but also as a gift (御遣い物, otsukaimono). On the other hand, it says noshi is not available, and that requests written in the notes field will not be honored (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 7, 2026). The product name shown on the Rakuten page includes the word 「ギフト」 (gift), but we treat this separately from whether noshi is available. If you plan to use it as a gift, check the following before you apply.
- Noshi: stated as not available. We found no statement of the inscriptions offered: Not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: said to come in a gift box (box specifications not confirmed)
- Message card / name printing: no statement found: Not confirmed
- Delivery date: the page says delivery dates and preferred delivery times are not accepted (it states that requests in the notes field will not be honored)
- Delivery address: we found no statement on whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s (Not confirmed). The page says donation applications cannot be canceled and thank-you gifts cannot be changed or returned
Among the reviews we read, 3 posts mentioned gifts, such as one saying it was used as a present for the writer’s family home (Source: Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー), accessed October 7, 2026). Because noshi is not available and the delivery date cannot be specified, if you plan to use it as a gift, check how it will be delivered on the application page.
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 |
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| Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (product page) | 4.6 / 5 | 134 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 98 / ★4 25 / ★3 5 / ★2 5 / ★1 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted from December 2024 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), plus all 1 ★1 review (posted in February 2025), all 5 ★2 reviews (posted from January 2021 to December 2023), and all 5 ★3 reviews (posted from December 2022 to August 2025), for a total of 71. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
★1 to ★3 reviews total only 11, so the strength of any trend cannot be judged from the counts alone. The counts below are approximate, based on reading the posts, and exclude posts that are only about delivery or procedures. One post may fall under more than one topic.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness and melt-in-the-mouth texture
About 18 of the 60 default-order reviews said it was tender or seemed to melt in the mouth (about 18 of them posted in the last two years).
Marbling
About 10 of the 60 reviews said the marbling was beautiful or just right (about 10 of them posted in the last two years).
Repeat donations
About 23 of the 60 reviews said they apply every year, such as for the 3rd or 5th time or 2 years in a row (about 23 of them posted in the last two years).
Enough for 2 people
About 8 of the 60 reviews said 500g was enough for 2 people (the posters’ own descriptions; about 8 of them posted in the last two years). For the number of servings, use the shop’s stated 2–3 servings as a guide.
How to check: the quantity and the number of servings are summarized in the “Quantity” row of this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
No beef fat included
4 of the 60 default-order reviews and the 5 ★3 reviews said no beef fat (gyushi) was included (3 of them posted in the last two years). We found no mention of beef fat in the product description on the application page (Not confirmed).
How to check: what arrives is summarized in the “Quantity” row of this article’s “Basic Information.”
Fattiness
3 of the 10 ★2 and ★3 reviews said it was fatty and hard to eat (1 of them posted in the last two years). Among the 60 default-order reviews, there were also posts saying it suits people who like fatty meat, so opinions are divided.
Sinewy / tough
2 of the 5 ★2 reviews said it was sinewy or tough (none posted in the last two years). These are a few older comments; we found no similar comments among the 60 default-order reviews.
Source: Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー) (accessed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People looking for 500g of shoulder loin for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu as a thank-you gift from Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
- People who can take the time to follow the guidance to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before eating
- People who want to plan how much to use at one time, using the shop’s stated 2–3 servings as a guide
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want to confirm which body assigned the A5 grade label and when (not stated: not confirmed)
- People who want to specify a delivery date (the page says this is not accepted)
- People who want to give it with noshi (stated as not available)
- People who want a fixed shipping date (the page gives a guide of within 2 weeks to 1 month and says it may be earlier or later)
- People who want to plan their cooking around whether beef fat is included (no statement found)
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
- It comes in one type, shoulder loin 500g (frozen), stated to serve about 2–3 people. The time limit is stated as 30 days (the Rakuten application page says “use-by date” and Yahoo! Shopping (Furunavi) says “best-before date”, so the terms differ; the starting day is not confirmed), and the page says to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before you eat it
- The product name on the Rakuten page displays A5 grade, but there is no statement of which body assigned the grade or when. The page says noshi is not available and delivery dates are not accepted. There is no ingredients statement, and the allergy field lists beef
- In reviews, many mention tenderness, marbling, and repeat donations, while some posts say no beef fat was included or mention how fatty it is
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 Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture; the same gift’s page on Yahoo! Shopping (Furunavi); Rakuten reviews (みんなのレビュー); Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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