This thank-you gift from Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, offered through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), is 本場鹿児島県産 黒豚肩ロースしゃぶしゃぶ用1kg (authentic Kagoshima-produced kurobuta shoulder loin for shabu-shabu, 1kg): sliced pork shoulder loin for shabu-shabu that arrives frozen in two 500g packs (1kg in total). 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 | 本場鹿児島県産 黒豚肩ロースしゃぶしゃぶ用豚肉1kg(500g×2) (authentic Kagoshima-produced kurobuta shoulder loin pork for shabu-shabu, 1kg (500g × 2); Ibusuki City; 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. |
|---|---|
| Name | MeatSource: thank-you gift details on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Quantity | 500g × 2 (1kg in total). This is the only size available. Number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Cut | Shoulder loin (sliced thin)Source: product name and ingredients field on the application page |
| Donation amount | 13,600 yen (Rakuten Furusato Nozei; the only size available is 500g × 2; as of October 7, 2026)Source: listing on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage | Frozen. The page advises storing it in the freezer immediately after it arrivesSource: product description and notes on the application page |
| Best-before date | 90 days from the production date. The page says it tastes especially good right after delivery and recommends eating it earlySource: product description on the application page |
| How to thaw | The page recommends thawing naturally in the refrigerator. It explains that this takes time but keeps the loss of the meat’s flavor components to a minimum. The page advises eating it on the same day after thawingSource: notes on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Origin of ingredients | The product name says 「鹿児島県産」 (produced in Kagoshima Prefecture). No statement as the origin of ingredients was found on the application pageSource: product name on the application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Processing location | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Arrives frozen. The application page describes it for shabu-shabu and hot pot. No guidance on whether it can be eaten raw was foundSource: product name and product description on the application page |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. The page states that requests to specify the delivery date are not acceptedSource: notes on the application page |
| Shipping time | No mention was found on the application page: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page (accessed October 5, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The gift provider is てぞの精肉店 (Tezono Butcher Shop). Whether it is the manufacturer, distributor, or processor, and its address: Not confirmedSource: gift-provider field on the application page |
| Shop | Ibusuki City, Kagoshima 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 ingredients field says 「かごしま黒豚肩ロースしゃぶしゃぶ用」 (Kagoshima kurobuta shoulder loin for shabu-shabu). The product description on the application page says that Kagoshima kurobuta is said to originate from pigs that Shimazu Iehisa, the 18th head of the Satsuma Domain, brought back from the Ryukyu Kingdom (the shop’s own description; source: product description on the application page, accessed October 5, 2026).
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients field says かごしま黒豚肩ロースしゃぶしゃぶ用 (Kagoshima kurobuta shoulder loin for shabu-shabu). No allergen labeling was found on the application page: Not confirmed. The full text of the food label is also 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / servings | 500g × 2 (1kg in total). Only one size available. No mention of servings | Thank-you gift details on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Frozen. Best-before date stated as 90 days from the production date. The page advises eating it on the same day after thawing | Product description and notes on the application page |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | The ingredients field says かごしま黒豚肩ロースしゃぶしゃぶ用. Allergen labeling: Not confirmed | Product description on the application page (no allergen labeling stated) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No mention of noshi (gift wrapping paper), wrapping, or message cards was found; the page states that the delivery date cannot be specified | Thank-you gift details and notes on the application page |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.81/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (68 reviews). We read 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2020–September 2025, latest September 2025), plus the only ★2 review (October 2025) and the only ★3 review (December 2021). The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviewers mention the sweetness and flavor of the fat and the tenderness, and posts saying they ordered repeatedly also stand out. As for concerns, 2 posts mentioned dryness or texture | 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. The product description lists many words suggesting celebrations and seasonal gifts, but these are search keywords, not statements about noshi or wrapping support. We also found no guidance about using it as a gift (source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei application page, accessed October 5, 2026).
- Noshi: whether it is available and the types of inscription are Not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: Not confirmed
- Delivery date: the page states that specifying the delivery date is not accepted
- Recipient: an information image on Rakuten Furusato Nozei states that 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 application page states that donation applications cannot be cancelled and that the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returned. If you plan to use it as a gift, check how noshi, wrapping, and the delivery address are handled on the application page before applying.
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) | 4.81 / 5 | 68 | October 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 58 / ★4 8 / ★3 1 / ★2 1 / ★1 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed October 5, 2026)
What we read: 59 reviews in the default order (out of 68; posted December 2020–September 2025, latest September 2025), plus the only ★2 review (October 2025) and the only ★3 review (December 2021), 61 in total. There were no ★1 reviews. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Sweetness and flavor of the fat
About 14 of the 59 reviews in the default order mentioned the sweetness of the fat, the balance of lean meat and fat, or the flavor of the meat (about 7 of them posted in the last two years).
Tenderness and thickness
About 11 of the 59 default-order reviews commented on the texture, saying it is tender or the thickness is just right (about 4 of them posted in the last two years).
Repeat orders
About 27 of the 59 default-order reviews said they ordered again or order regularly (about 8 of them posted in the last two years).
Easy to use in two packs
About 8 of the 59 default-order reviews said the 1kg being split into two packs makes it easy to use (about 3 of them posted in the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Dryness and texture
2 of the 60 reviews we read (59 in the default order plus the ★2 review) mentioned dryness or a crumbly texture (1 of them posted in the last two years).
How to check: the cut that is delivered is summarized under “Cut” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Regarding odor, about 6 of the 59 default-order reviews said it has no odor, while the ★3 review said they noticed an odor. The ★2 review said it contained cartilage. Each of these is a single post, so we have not counted them as topics.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 5, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People looking for sliced shoulder loin for shabu-shabu or hot pot
- People who want to use it in two 500g packs
- People who are fine with a thank-you gift that arrives frozen and can take the time to thaw it
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want to know the number of servings before deciding (not stated)
- People who want to confirm the shipping time before applying (Not confirmed, so check the application page)
- It must be eaten on the same day after thawing (as advised on the page)
- People who want to give it with noshi, wrapping, or a specified delivery date (noshi and wrapping are not confirmed; the delivery date cannot be specified)
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 (October 7, 2026 for the donation amount only). Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- The quantity is 500g × 2 (1kg in total), with only one size available. It is stored frozen, the best-before date is stated as 90 days from the production date, and the page advises eating it on the same day after thawing
- The number of servings, shipping time, allergen labeling, and noshi, wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed. The page states that the delivery date cannot be specified
- Many reviewers mention the sweetness and flavor of the fat, the tenderness, and repeat orders, while 2 posts mention dryness or texture (trends within what we read; they may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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 (October 7, 2026 for the donation amount) / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture” application page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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