The Kagoshima Kuroushi (鹿児島黒牛) A4 Grade Yakiniku Set 1kg is a 1kg set of beef for yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat), made up of 5 types of cuts, sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 下町のお肉屋さん くり助 (the product name says it is for 5 to 6 people). The cuts included change by shipping date, and we could not confirm in the purchase section how to choose between refrigerated and frozen delivery. This article organizes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and in Rakuten customer reviews into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and number of 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 Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product Name | Kagoshima Kuroushi A4 Grade Yakiniku Set 1kg (For 5 to 6 People)The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page is a long string packed with search keywords. Only the product name portion is shown here. |
|---|---|
| Name | No statement of the name from the collective food label was found; not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Amount | 1kg. The product name states 5 to 6 people. The weight of each cut is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product detail table and product name |
| What Changes by Selection | What you choose in the purchase section is the shipping date. The product description says it is an assortment of 5 types, but the cuts included change by shipping date. How to choose between refrigerated and frozen delivery cannot be confirmed from the options in the purchase section, so it is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page purchase section, product description, and guide images (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Grade Labeling | The product name shows A4 grade. The guide image includes an explanation of the meat quality grade and yield grade, along with a notice that only A4 to A5 are soldSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product name and guide images (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Refrigerated delivery is described as chilled, and frozen delivery as frozen. The delivery method is said to be selectable between refrigerated and frozen, but how to choose is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product detail table |
| Best-Before Date | Refrigerated is stated as about 3 days after arrival, and frozen as about 30 days after arrivalSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product detail table |
| Place of Origin | The “Place of Origin” field in the product detail table states Kagoshima Prefecture (it does not say whether this is the origin of the raw material). No ingredient name was found, so it is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product detail table |
| Place of Processing | The “Processor” field of the product detail table lists an address in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It does not say whether this is where processing took place, so the place of processing is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product detail table |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | The product description describes the meat as suited to yakiniku. No statement was found on whether it can be eaten raw or needs to be cooked, so this is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product description |
| Thawing Method | The thawing method for frozen delivery and how long it keeps after thawing are not described on the product page, so they are not confirmed. One review says the reviewer thawed it slowly in the refrigerator, but that is a buyer’s account, not the seller’s instructionsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page / Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Shipping | The guide image states that delivery is by Cool TA-Q-BIN (refrigerated courier) only. Delivery is described as 1 to 2 days from the shipping date (excluding remote islands), and the arrival-date guide image shows three cases: the day after shipping, two days after shipping, and two days after depending on the time slot. It also states that requests may not be accommodated in some remote islands and delivery areasSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page, purchase section and guide images (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the product detail table lists only a “Processor”; no manufacturer is listed) |
| Shop | 下町のお肉屋さん くり助 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Guide to the Cuts Included
The guide image introduces cuts such as kalbi, momo, hiuchi, and misuji. However, because meat cut on the day before or the day of shipping is packed, there is a note that not all of the introduced cuts will be included. It states that the cuts arrive with cut-name stickers, and also says that even for the same cut, the meat quality and the amount of marbling (fat) vary by shipping date (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, guide images, viewed October 8, 2026).
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
Within what we could check, we could not find a listing of ingredient names or allergen labeling on the product page (product detail table, product description, and guide images). This item is not confirmed.
If you have an allergy, please contact the shop before purchasing, or check the collective food labeling on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 8, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 1kg. The product name states 5 to 6 people. It is an assortment of 5 types, but the cuts included change by shipping date, and not all of the introduced cuts will be included | Product detail table, product name, and guide images |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Refrigerated delivery: kept chilled, about 3 days after arrival; frozen delivery: kept frozen, about 30 days after arrival. How to choose between refrigerated and frozen is not confirmed | Product detail table (the only option in the purchase section is the shipping date) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Not confirmed (not listed on the page) | Checked the product detail table, product description, and guide images |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, and message cards are described (for noshi, write the request in the notes field when ordering). The types of noshi inscriptions are not confirmed | Guide images on the product page |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.79 out of 5 (2,269 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default sort order (posted March 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026), all 8 one-star reviews (posted December 2013 to February 2024), and all 8 two-star reviews (posted March 2013 to August 2026). The following are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the product’s current state. Many comments mention use as a gift or repeat orders, while the one- and two-star reviews point to a lot of fat and to the cuts and quality included differing from day to day | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product name lists words such as “ギフト” (gift), “御歳暮” (oseibo, year-end gift), “お中元” (ochugen, midsummer gift), and “お年賀” (New Year’s greeting), but these are words in the product name and are not statements describing the types of noshi inscriptions. For noshi (gift wrapping labels), wrapping, and message cards, the guide images state the following (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, guide images, viewed October 8, 2026). Items described as “free” may change.
- Noshi: Various types of noshi are said to be handled free of charge, and this reads as a method where you write the request in the notes field during checkout. No individual list of inscription types was found, so the types are not confirmed
- Wrapping: The free wrapping guide introduces two types: floral wrapping paper (can wrap items of around 1kg) and a vinyl furoshiki (wrapping cloth; used for assortments and other multi-item orders when no preference is specified). Which of them is used for this product, and whether there is a gift box, are not confirmed
- Message card: There is a guide image of a list of free message cards. Whether name printing is available is not confirmed
- Delivery slip: When the sender and the recipient are different, it states that a delivery slip showing the amount, etc., is not enclosed
- Delivery: You choose the shipping date in the purchase section. The product description also says delivery matched to a requested date and time is possible. Delivery is by Cool TA-Q-BIN only, and requests may not be accommodated in some remote islands and delivery areas
Because how to choose between refrigerated and frozen cannot be confirmed in the purchase section, if you want to decide the temperature range in which the gift arrives, please check the product page guidance (including the notes field) before purchasing. Among the reviews we read, about 20 of the 60 in the default sort order were from people who used it as a gift for occasions such as birthdays, Mother’s Day, and return gifts (uchiiwai) (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 8, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by theme. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward. The following are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.79 / 5 | 2,269 | October 8, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,878 / ★4 339 / ★3 36 / ★2 8 / ★1 8 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 8, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default sort order (posted March 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026), all 8 one-star reviews (posted December 2013 to February 2024), and all 8 two-star reviews (posted March 2013 to August 2026), 76 in total. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
Among the 60 reviews in the default sort order, about 5 read as written before the reviewer had eaten the product. Rakuten’s average rating includes these reviews.
What Reviewers Praise
Use as a gift
About 20 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said they sent it to family or acquaintances for occasions such as birthdays, Mother’s Day, return gifts (uchiiwai), or a visit home, and that it was appreciated (all posted within the last 2 years).
Repeat orders
About 20 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said they were repeat buyers or were buying it for the second time or more (all posted within the last 2 years).
Tenderness
8 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order mentioned tenderness, for example saying every cut was tender (all posted within the last 2 years).
Cut labels and comparing cuts
About 5 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said a variety of cuts were included, identifiable by the cut labels (stickers) (all posted within the last 2 years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Amount of fat
About 3 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said there was a lot of fat or that it was greasy (all posted within the last 2 years). Of all 16 one- and two-star reviews, 4 also mention a lot of fat, but none of them were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: The point that the cuts included change by shipping date is summarized in this article’s “Basic Information” under “What Changes by Selection” and “Guide to the Cuts Included”. The product page does not state a figure for the amount of fat.
Cuts and quality differing by day
1 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order, and 3 of all 16 one- and two-star reviews, said that few rare cuts were included or none were, or that the breakdown of the meat differed from the previous order (all 3 of the one- and two-star reviews were posted in 2019 or earlier).
How to check: The note that not all of the introduced cuts will be included is summarized in this article’s “Basic Information” under “Guide to the Cuts Included”.
Odor, discoloration, toughness, dryness
8 of all 16 one- and two-star reviews mentioned odor, darkened meat, toughness, or dryness. Of these, 1 was posted within the last 2 years (a two-star review from August 2026), and the rest were posted between 2013 and 2022.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to try an assortment of 5 types of cuts in a 1kg set (the cuts included change by shipping date)
- Want to choose the shipping date in the purchase section
- Want to give a product that has guidance on noshi (written in the notes field), message cards, and wrapping
Who Should Be Careful
- Want a specific cut and want to specify the cuts included (not all of the introduced cuts will be included)
- Want to check ingredient and allergen labeling before purchasing (not confirmed)
- Want to decide between refrigerated and frozen yourself (how to choose cannot be confirmed in the purchase section, so it is not confirmed)
- Concerned about a lot of fat (reviews point out a lot of fat)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 8, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The quantity is 1kg, described as an assortment of 5 types. The cuts included change by shipping date, and not all of the introduced cuts will be included
- For shelf life, refrigerated delivery is stated as about 3 days after arrival and frozen delivery as about 30 days after arrival. How to choose between refrigerated and frozen, ingredient and allergen labeling, cooking guidance, and the thawing method are not confirmed
- Guidance on noshi (written in the notes field), wrapping, and message cards is provided. Reviews often mention use as a gift and repeat orders, while some point to a lot of fat and differences in cuts and quality
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites and review sites. 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 8, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “下町のお肉屋さん くり助” product page (including guide images), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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