![Product photo of thin slices of Omi beef for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu placed on bamboo sheath, and a box containing meat wrapped in bamboo sheath (松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用 [Matsukiya Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu]). Text the shop placed in the image: “お届けイメージ” (delivery image), “竹皮に包んだ状態でお届けします。” (delivered wrapped in bamboo sheath), “松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用” (Matsukiya Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu), “冷凍配送” (frozen delivery)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-furusato-10000539-en.webp)
![Product photo of thin slices of Omi beef for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu placed on bamboo sheath, and a box containing meat wrapped in bamboo sheath (松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用 [Matsukiya Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu]). Text the shop placed in the image: “お届けイメージ” (delivery image), “竹皮に包んだ状態でお届けします。” (delivered wrapped in bamboo sheath), “松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用” (Matsukiya Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu), “冷凍配送” (frozen delivery)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/prd-furusato-10000539-01-en-600.webp)
Otsu City (大津市), Shiga Prefecture, is the municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift. “Omi beef” (近江牛) in the product name is a brand name shown by the shop; there is no dedicated field for the origin of the raw materials on the listing, so it is not confirmed. The thank-you gift covered in this article, “松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用” (Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, from 松喜屋 [Matsukiya]), is a frozen thank-you gift for which you choose one of three sizes (about 300g, about 500g, or about 1.1kg) and either regular delivery or December delivery when you apply. Using the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (a portal for furusato nozei, the hometown tax donation program) and its reviews, we organized five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount 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 product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 松喜屋 近江牛 厳選 すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ用 300g 500g 1.1kg (Matsukiya Omi beef, selected cuts for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, 300g / 500g / 1.1kg; Otsu City, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
|---|---|
| Name | Not confirmed (the listing has no name field) |
| Amount | A combination of loin, round (momo), and shoulder, in three sizes: about 300g / about 500g / about 1,100g (1.1kg). The number of servings is not confirmed. The proportion of each cut and the number of slices for each size, and any guidance on smaller portions or individual wrapping, were also not found on the listing and are not confirmedSource: amount field and product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| What changes depending on your choice | Size (about 300g, about 500g, or about 1.1kg) and delivery timing (regular delivery or December delivery). The donation amount differs by size (see the “Donation amount” row below)Source: size and delivery-timing selection fields on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Donation amount | About 300g: 20,000 yen / about 500g: 24,000 yen / about 1.1kg: 48,000 yen (Rakuten Furusato Nozei; the same for regular delivery and December delivery; as of October 7, 2026)Source: size and delivery-timing selection fields on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage method | Delivered frozen. The storage temperature figure is not confirmedSource: delivery method field on the listing |
| Best-before date | 120 days from the date of manufactureSource: best-before field on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Thawing method | We found no mention in the text of the listing; not confirmed. We have not been able to check the text written in the images on the page |
| After opening | Including shelf life after thawing and whether it can be refrozen, we found no mention on the listing; not confirmed |
| Origin of raw materials | We found no dedicated field on the listing; not confirmed. The product name and product description mention Omi beef (the shop’s statement)Source: product name and product description on the listing |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed (the manufacturer field lists an address in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, but we found no field that explicitly states the place of processing) |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Described as a combination of loin, round, and shoulder for sukiyaki, sliced by craftsmen and delivered frozen. The shop says it ages the meat at low temperature in an ice-temperature refrigerator. We found no guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Delivery | Frozen. For regular delivery, the listing says it ships about 7 days after the donation payment is confirmed. For December delivery, the listing says items ship in turn as they become ready from early December and arrive within December (it states that December shipments are accepted as advance reservations). The listing asks you to write requests such as a preferred arrival date in the remarks field, but whether you can specify an exact date is not confirmed. The listing says delivery may be delayed by weather or traffic conditions. Remote islands are listed as areas that cannot be delivered toSource: shipping date field, product description, and notes on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社松喜屋 (Matsukiya Co., Ltd.; 14-17 Karahashi-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture). Whether it is the manufacturer, processor, or provider is not confirmedSource: manufacturer field on the listing |
| Shop | 滋賀県大津市 (Otsu City, Shiga 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
According to the listing, the allergen labeling is beef. We found no ingredients field on the listing, so the details of the ingredients are not confirmed. We found no inconsistent labeling within the page.
If you are concerned about other allergies or want to check the ingredients, 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
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | Three sizes: about 300g / about 500g / about 1.1kg (a combination of loin, round, and shoulder). The number of servings is not stated. The proportion of each cut and guidance on smaller portions are not confirmed | Amount field and product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Frozen, with a best-before date of 120 days from the date of manufacture. Storage temperature, thawing method, and shelf life after thawing are not confirmed | Best-before field and delivery method field on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | The allergen labeling is beef. We found no ingredients field on the listing; not confirmed | Allergen field on the listing (no inconsistency) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The listing asks you to write gift and noshi requests in the remarks field. The types of noshi inscription, types of wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed | Product description and notes on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.78/5 on Rakuten customer reviews (125 reviews). Within the 64 reviews we read—the first 59 in the default order (posted November 28, 2024 to July 13, 2026; latest July 13, 2026) and all of the 1★, 2★, and 3★ reviews (5 in total)—many mention tenderness, fat that is not heavy, a generous amount, and arrival within the year, while some point out toughness, a lot of lean meat, and that the 1.1kg size arrives in one block that is hard to divide. These are trends within this range and may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026; within the 64 reviews we read) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The listing asks you to write gift and noshi (a decorative gift wrapper) requests in the remarks field, and says other requests cannot be accommodated. We found no guidance on the types of noshi inscription, gift boxes or wrapping, message cards, or name printing; not confirmed. The product name includes gift-related words, but these are search terms, not text explaining whether noshi or wrapping is available. If you are considering it as a gift, please check the following points before applying for the donation.
- Types of noshi and wrapping (not stated on the listing)
- The listing asks you to write requests for gift shipping, noshi, and a preferred arrival date in the remarks field. Whether you can specify an exact date is not confirmed
- Whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s was not found on the listing and is not confirmed
- The listing says you cannot cancel the donation application, or change or return the thank-you gift
- The listing says it cannot be resent or rearranged if you are unable to receive it
- Whether you have room in your freezer for about 1.1kg of frozen goods
Among the reviews we read, 4 also mentioned the packaging (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 7, 2026). Apart from the shop’s text in the first image (“竹皮に包んだ状態でお届けします。” [delivered wrapped in bamboo sheath]), we found no guidance on the type of packaging on the listing.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.78 / 5 | 125 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 106 / 4★ 14 / 3★ 3 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 28, 2024 to July 13, 2026; latest July 13, 2026), plus the 1 review filtered by 1★ (all), the 1 review filtered by 2★ (all), and the 3 reviews filtered by 3★ (all), 64 in total. The 59 reviews in the default order were all 4★ or 5★. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Tender and easy to eat
About 17 of the 59 reviews in the default order said the meat was tender or easy to eat. All of these were 4★ or 5★ reviews, and many said they had it as sukiyaki.
Fat that is not heavy
4 of the 59 reviews said that although the meat was well marbled it was not greasy, or that it was not heavy so they could eat a lot.
Generous amount and satisfying to eat
About 8 of the 59 reviews said the slices were large, the amount was generous, or it was satisfying to eat. One review said about 1.1kg was enough for four adults (the listing does not state the number of servings; this is a rough guide from a review).
Arrived within the year (in December)
About 10 of the 59 reviews mentioned that it arrived within the year or in December. Some said it arrived within the year even though they ordered at the very end of the year, while others said it arrived just in time because of the year-end rush. The listing says delivery may be delayed by weather or traffic conditions.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Somewhat tough / a lot of lean meat
4 of the 64 reviews we read (one 2★, two 3★, and one 5★; all posted in the last 2 years) said the meat was somewhat tough, had a lot of lean meat, or felt tough because it was thick.
How to check: what is stated about the combination and proportion of cuts is summarized in the “Amount” row of the Basic Information section of this article (the proportion is not confirmed).
The about 1.1kg size comes in one block that is hard to divide
4 of the 64 reviews we read mentioned the single block or the way it was wrapped. Three reviewers who chose about 1.1kg (one 1★ and two 5★) wrote that it was not divided into smaller portions and arrived as one block, that it was hard to thaw and use it all up, and that it would help if it were split in half. One 5★ reviewer who chose about 500g wrote that the slices stuck together so natural thawing took time, and that it would be nice if each slice were wrapped separately.
How to check: whether there is guidance on smaller portions or individual wrapping is summarized in the “Amount” row of the Basic Information section of this article (not found on the listing; not confirmed).
Marbling different from the photos or expectations
2 of the 64 reviews we read said there was little marbling and it looked like lean meat, or that it felt fattier and more marbled than the sample photo (one 2★ and one 3★). There are comments in both directions—less and more.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to choose the size (about 300g, about 500g, or about 1.1kg) and regular or December delivery themselves
- People looking for beef sliced for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu
- People who want to compare donation amounts by size before choosing
- People with room in their freezer for about 1.1kg (if choosing about 1.1kg)
Who Should Be Careful
- People with a beef allergy
- People who want to specify an exact arrival date (whether a request in the remarks field is accepted is not confirmed)
- People who want to check in advance about smaller portions, individual wrapping, or the proportion of cuts (no guidance on the listing)
- People who care about the noshi inscription or type of wrapping (no guidance on the listing)
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
- There are three sizes—about 300g, about 500g, and about 1.1kg—and the number of servings is not stated. The proportion of each cut and guidance on smaller portions are not confirmed
- Frozen, with a best-before date of 120 days from the date of manufacture. Choose regular delivery (ships about 7 days after payment is confirmed) or December delivery (arrives within December)
- The allergen labeling is beef. In reviews, many praise the tenderness and arrival within the year, while some point out toughness and that the about 1.1kg size comes in one block
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the 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 Furusato Nozei “滋賀県大津市” (Otsu City, Shiga) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
![Product photo of thin slices of Omi beef for sukiyaki spread across a black plate with green leaves as a garnish (配送月が選べる 近江牛 すき焼き [Omi beef sukiyaki with a choice of delivery month]). Text the shop placed in the image: “定期便 容量も選べる” (subscription plans, size also selectable), “近江牛” (Omi beef), “すき焼き用” (for sukiyaki), “450g~470g”](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-furusato-10000946-en-300x158.webp)
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