The furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift covered here, the “4種ハンバーグ 4個〜20個セット” (4-flavor hamburg steak set, 4 to 20 pieces), is delivered in return for a donation to Shingu Town (新宮町), Fukuoka Prefecture. Shingu Town is the name of the municipality that receives the donation, not the origin of the ingredients (the meat in the ingredients field is listed as domestic, Canadian, and Australian). The product name shown on the Rakuten listing includes “累計300万個突破記念” (commemorating a cumulative 3 million pieces), but the party that tallied it, the date, and the basis were not found on the listing (not confirmed). Using the listing and review sites, this article organizes five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount, and the numbers and flavors you can choose
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling (by flavor)
- 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 | 4-flavor hamburg steak set, 4 to 20 pieces (microwavable, hot-water-bath OK) (4種ハンバーグ 4個〜20個セット（レンチン可・湯煎可）) |
|---|---|
| Name | Choose 4 to 20 pieces from the best 4 flavors of hamburg steak [wakeari] (ベストな4種ハンバーグから選べる4個〜20個セット【訳あり】)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Amount | 150g per piece, individually packaged. Choose from 4, 8, 16, or 20 pieces. There are four flavors, with the same number of each (1 each for 4 pieces, 2 each for 8, 4 each for 16, 5 each for 20)Source: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | The number of pieces (4, 8, 16, or 20) and the shipping time. All four flavors come together, and we found no field for choosing flavors. In the application options, 4 and 8 pieces show only “準備出来次第配送” (shipped as soon as ready), while 16 and 20 pieces show “shipped as soon as ready” plus shipments in October, November, and December 2026 and January 2027Source: product description and application options on the Rakuten Ichiba listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Flavors | Demi sauce / tomato sauce / curry sauce / white sauceSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba listing |
| Storage | Store frozenSource: same as above |
| Best-before date | Stated as one year from the production date (written on the shipping box)Source: same as above |
| Country of origin | The meat is listed as chicken (Japan), pork (Japan, Canada), and beef (Japan, Australia). We found no origin listed for the other ingredients: not confirmed. Shingu Town is the name of the municipality that receives the donation, not the origin of the ingredientsSource: same as above (ingredients field) |
| Place of processing | A note in the product description says it was produced by a business in Shingu Town using ingredients it sourced. We found no business name or address: not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The seller describes it as a product like frozen or retort food that can be eaten after simply heating it in a microwave. We found no sentence stating whether it is raw or already cooked: not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Thawing method | The guidance image shows two methods: heating the unopened pouch in a microwave (3 minutes per piece at 600W), or putting the pouch as it is into boiling water for 10 to 17 minutes. It also says to read the cautions on the package pouch carefully, and to be careful of burns because the contents are very hot after heating and steam comes out of the vent. We found no mention of shelf life after thawing or whether it can be refrozen: not confirmedSource: guidance image on the Rakuten Ichiba listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Reason for “wakeari” | The listing gives these reasons for “wakeari” (訳あり, imperfect or irregular goods sold at a discount): items are shipped in a cardboard box with simple packaging (products go directly into the box), and no flavor label is attached to the individual items. The guidance image also says that, because of the simple packaging, there are no flavor labels and you should confirm the flavors from the description aboveSource: product description and guidance image on the Rakuten Ichiba listing |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. For “shipped as soon as ready,” the listing says shipment is within one month of the confirmed payment date. However, it says donations made from October to January may take up to about four months. It says you cannot specify a delivery date. It says delivery is not possible to Hokkaido, Okinawa, or remote islands, and that because the system lets you apply anyway, you should apply with a delivery address outside those areasSource: product description and guidance image on the Rakuten Ichiba listing |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (we found no manufacturer on the listing. The provider field shows ココロス)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba listing |
| Shop | Shingu Town, Fukuoka (福岡県新宮町) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the number of pieces you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The listing gives the ingredients and the “contains …” labeling for each flavor. The ingredients of the hamburg steak part common to all four flavors are meat (chicken, pork, beef), onion, textured soy protein, and others. The labeling by flavor is as follows, and the items contained differ by flavor.
| Flavor | “Contains …” labeling | Ingredients that characterize the flavor (from the ingredients field) |
|---|---|---|
| Demi sauce | Wheat, soybeans, milk, chicken, pork, beef | Hayashi roux, sautéed vegetables (red wine, butter, etc.), brown roux, tomato ketchup, beef extract seasoning |
| Tomato sauce | Wheat, egg, milk, soybeans, chicken, pork, beef, apple | Tomato paste, concentrated tomato, apple puree, whole milk powder, brewed vinegar |
| Curry sauce | Chicken, beef, pork, soybeans, wheat, milk | Curry roux, curry powder, tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, beef extract |
| White sauce | Wheat, milk, soybeans, chicken, pork, beef | Food made mainly from dairy products, cheese powder, skim milk powder, whole milk powder, processed soy sauce product, onion powder |
Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba listing (viewed October 7, 2026). The full ingredient list is on the product page. As additives, all four flavors list seasoning (amino acids, etc.), thickener (modified starch, etc.), and phosphate (Na).
The allergy field at the top of the product page lists egg, milk, wheat, beef, pork, chicken, soybeans, and apple, which combines the items of all four flavors. Compared with the labeling by flavor, egg and apple are labeled only for the tomato sauce, and not for the demi sauce, curry sauce, or white sauce. There is no field for choosing a flavor even when you choose the number of pieces, and every flavor is delivered, so when you apply, please check on the assumption that the combined items in the allergy field apply.
Egg, milk, and wheat are specified ingredients whose labeling is mandatory under Japan’s Food Labeling Act, while beef, pork, chicken, soybeans, and apple are items for which labeling is recommended (ingredients equivalent to the specified ingredients). If you have a relevant allergy, be sure to check the official labeling on the product page before applying, and also check the food information label on the product when it arrives. The listing says the products have no flavor labels, so if you want to tell the flavors apart, you need to check with the seller.
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. Amount / servings | 150g per piece, individually packaged; choose from 4, 8, 16, or 20 pieces. Four flavors, with the same number of each. No serving count is given: not confirmed | Product description and application options on the listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store frozen. Best-before date is one year from the production date (written on the shipping box). Shelf life after thawing is not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Listed by flavor. Egg and apple are labeled only for the tomato sauce, and the items contained differ by flavor. The manufacturer is not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed. Simple packaging and no flavor labels. You cannot specify a delivery date | Product description and guidance image on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.34/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (2,529 reviews). We read 120 of them, and these trends may not reflect the product’s current condition. The details are in the “What Public Reviews Say” section | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no information on the product page about noshi, gift wrapping, message cards, or name printing, so all of these are not confirmed. If you want to know whether noshi is available or which inscriptions can be chosen, please ask the seller before applying.
The listing says items are shipped in a cardboard box with simple packaging (products go directly into the box) and that the individual items have no flavor labels. It also says you cannot specify a delivery date, so it is not suited to giving it on a set date. We also found no mention of whether it can be delivered directly to another person’s address: not confirmed (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 7, 2026).
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.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.34 / 5 | 2,529 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,597 / 4★ 531 / 3★ 186 / 2★ 96 / 1★ 119 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), 30 reviews filtered to 1★ (posted August 2024 to April 2026), and 30 reviews filtered to 2★ (posted December 2023 to September 2026), 120 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. The 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ were narrowed to posts with many complaints, so they do not show the share of complaints overall. About 5 of the 60 default-order reviews mentioned a concern.
What Reviewers Praise
Easy: just heat it
About 40 of the 60 default-order reviews said it can be eaten just by heating it in a microwave or hot-water bath, and is handy for lunch boxes or busy days. Most of these posts are 5★ and 4★.
Four flavors, so it is hard to get tired of
About 30 of the 60 reviews said the four sauce flavors let you compare them and make it hard to get tired of.
Large amount for the price
About 10 of the 60 reviews said the number of pieces is large and that, for the amount, it helps the household budget.
Reaction from children and family
About 10 of the 60 reviews said children and family liked it.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026; first 60 in default order). Counts are approximate figures from our reading.
What Reviewers Note
Meat taste and texture
Of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, about 44 (about 24 of the 1★, about 20 of the 2★; about 35 of these posted within the last two years) complained about the taste or texture of the meat, for example that it seemed more like meatballs or retort food than hamburg steak, was close to a cheap store-bought product, or relied on the sauce for flavor. 4 posts also said the sauce taste changed from items that arrived in January to March 2026. We found no notice from the shop about a change in taste in what we read.
How to check: the type and origin of the meat can be checked in the “Country of origin” row of “Basic Information” and the table in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Pouch tears when heated
11 of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ (4 of the 1★, 7 of the 2★) and 2 of the 60 default-order reviews said the pouch tore when heated in the microwave and the sauce spilled. About 12 of these were posted within the last two years.
How to check: the heating methods the seller describes are summarized in the “Thawing method” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Hard to tell flavors apart, and no cooking time written
5 of the 60 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ (3 of the 1★, 2 of the 2★) said there are no flavor labels so the flavors are hard to tell apart, or that no cooking time is written.
How to check: the reason there are no labels is in the “Reason for “wakeari”” row of “Basic Information” in this article, and the heating method is in the “Thawing method” row.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026; 30 filtered to 1★ and 30 filtered to 2★, 60 in total, and the first 60 in default order). Counts are approximate figures from our reading.
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to prepare a main dish just by heating it (microwave and hot-water-bath methods are described)
- People who want individually packaged pieces to use one at a time
- People who want to compare four kinds of sauce
- People who have freezer space for 4 to 20 pieces of 150g
Who Should Be Careful
- People with allergies to egg, milk, wheat, beef, pork, chicken, soybeans, or apple (the labeling differs by flavor)
- People particular about the taste or texture of meat (reviews include complaints)
- People who want to tell the flavors apart (the listing says there are no flavor labels)
- People who want to specify a delivery date (the listing says dates cannot be specified)
- People who live in Hokkaido, Okinawa, or remote islands, or want it delivered there (the listing says delivery is not possible)
- People who think they may want changes or returns after applying (the listing says cancellation of the donation application, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible)
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
- Each piece is an individually packaged 150g, in four flavors: demi, tomato, curry, and white. You choose 4, 8, 16, or 20 pieces, with the same number of each flavor. The best-before date is stated as one year from the production date. Shelf life after thawing is not confirmed
- The allergen labeling differs by flavor, and egg and apple are labeled only for the tomato sauce. The listing says there are no flavor labels. The manufacturer is not confirmed
- Many reviews praise the convenience and the four flavors, while among the reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★, complaints about the taste and texture of the meat and about pouches tearing in the microwave stand out
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on sales sites and review sites. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may 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 “福岡県新宮町” (Shingu Town, Fukuoka) product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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