![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.webp)
![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/prd-furusato-10000946-01-en-600.webp)
The thank-you gift “配送月が選べる 近江牛 すき焼き” (Omi beef sukiyaki with a choice of delivery month) from Ryuo Town (竜王町), Shiga Prefecture, is a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) gift that delivers beef for sukiyaki frozen. The amount is 450g (470g for shipments in January to April, which add 20g), and you can choose the month it ships. Subscription plans (3, 6, or 12 deliveries) are also available. Using the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing 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 listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 配送月が選べる 近江牛 すき焼き 450g〜470g (Omi beef sukiyaki with a choice of delivery month, 450g–470g; Ryuo Town, Shiga, 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. The product name includes the label “A5ランク” (A5 grade). |
|---|---|
| Name | Omi beef sukiyakiSource: product name and product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Amount | 450g–470g (470g in total for shipments in January to April, which add 20g; 450g in other months). Subscription plans are 450g only, delivered once a month. The listing does not state the number of packs, the number of slices, or the number of servings, so these are not confirmedSource: amount field and selection fields in the product description on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| What changes depending on your choice | Shipping month (the selection field on the listing showed shipments in January to April and October to December) Number of deliveries (one delivery / subscription of 3, 6, or 12 deliveries)Source: selection fields on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Cut | The product name lists the words “モモ” (round), “スライス” (slices), and “バラ” (plate/short rib), but we found no description that identifies the cut of this product, so it is not confirmedSource: product name and product description on the listing |
| Grade | The product name shows “A5ランク” (A5 grade). We found no mention of a grade in the body of the product descriptionSource: product name and product description on the listing |
| Donation amount | One delivery: 14,000 yen / subscription, 3 deliveries: 42,000 yen; 6 deliveries: 84,000 yen; 12 deliveries: 168,000 yen (selection field on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing; as of October 7, 2026). Please check the latest donation amount at the link aboveSource: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage method | Delivered frozen. We found no storage temperature (such as −18°C or below), so it is not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (delivery category field) |
| Best-before date | Frozen delivery; the listing states 60 days from the shipping date when stored frozenSource: product description on the listing |
| Thawing method | We found no thawing instructions, so the thawing method is not confirmed. Shelf life after thawing is also not confirmedSource: product description on the listing |
| Origin of raw materials | We found no field for the origin of raw materials on the listing. The municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift is Ryuo Town, Shiga PrefectureSource: the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Place of processing | not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Delivered frozen. The product description suggests enjoying it as sukiyaki. We found no guidance stating whether cooking is required, so this is not confirmed. We also found no guidance on whether it can be eaten rawSource: product description on the listing |
| Delivery | Frozen delivery. The listing says items ship in the month you choose. It says a specified delivery date cannot be accommodated. It also says that, depending on the donation date, delivery may start the following month, and that delivery timing may vary. For subscription plans, it says delivery is around the 20th of each monthSource: delivery section of the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | The only entry on the listing is the business name オカキブラザーズフーズ (Okaki Brothers Foods). Whether it is the manufacturer or the processor, and its location, are not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (business name field) |
| Shop | 滋賀県竜王町 (Ryuo Town, Shiga 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.
![Product photo of thin slices of meat for sukiyaki, with lean red meat and white fat, lined up in four rows on a tray with a yellow rim, with a lump of white fat visible at the lower right (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: “セット内容” (set contents), “【滋賀県竜王産】” (from Ryuo, Shiga), “近江牛 すき焼き用モモ・ブリスケ” (Omi beef for sukiyaki, round and brisket), “450g～470g”, “※【1～4月発送】＋20g” (shipments in January to April: +20g)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/prd-furusato-10000946-02-en-600.webp)
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
We found no ingredients field in the product description on the listing. The allergen labeling field says beef. The same page has a table listing the specified allergens, and only beef is shaded in it. We found no inconsistent labeling (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 7, 2026).
The full text of the food label is not confirmed. If you are concerned about allergies, 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 | 450g (470g for shipments in January to April). You choose the shipping month and the number of deliveries. The number of servings is not stated | Product description and selection fields on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Delivered frozen. The best-before date is stated as 60 days from the shipping date when stored frozen. Storage temperature, thawing method, and shelf life after thawing are not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | The allergen labeling field says beef. The cut, manufacturer, and place of processing are not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | We found no mention of support for noshi, wrapping, or message cards. The listing says a specified delivery date cannot be accommodated | Product information and delivery section on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.77/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (428 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2024 to August 2026; latest August 2026), all 1 of the 1★ reviews (October 2024), all 2 of the 2★ reviews (March 2025 and October 2026), and all 11 of the 3★ reviews (December 2023 to February 2026), 74 in total. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many mention the tenderness of the meat, moderate marbling and fat, and repeat orders. Some reviews pointed out a lot of fat, toughness or gristle, and differences in the meat between the upper and lower layers of the pack | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
From the product information on the listing, we could not confirm whether noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message cards are supported. Words such as gift and oseibo (year-end gift) appear on the page, but we found no text indicating that noshi or wrapping is available (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 7, 2026).
- Noshi: whether it is supported, and the types of inscription, are not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: not confirmed
- Delivery date: the listing says a specified delivery date cannot be accommodated. It says that, depending on the donation date, delivery may start the following month, and that delivery timing may vary. For subscription plans, it says delivery is around the 20th of each month
If you are considering it as a gift, please check how noshi, wrapping, and the delivery address are handled on the listing before applying.
![Product photo of a plain white box with the logo “近江牛 岡喜” (Omi beef Okiki) printed in black, a gift box in which the meat is delivered (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: “箱に入れてお届けします” (delivered in a box)](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/prd-furusato-10000946-03-en-600.webp)
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. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.77 / 5 | 428 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 346 / 4★ 68 / 3★ 11 / 2★ 2 / 1★ 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2024 to August 2026; latest August 2026), all 1 of the 1★ reviews (October 2024), all 2 of the 2★ reviews (March 2025 and October 2026), and all 11 of the 3★ reviews (December 2023 to February 2026), 74 in total. Some reviews were posted before the reviewer had eaten the meat. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Tender meat
10 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said the meat was tender (all 10 were posted in the last 2 years).
Moderate marbling and fat, and sweetness
9 of the first 60 reviews said the marbling or fat was moderate, or that the meat had sweetness (all 9 were posted in the last 2 years).
Repeat orders
16 of the first 60 reviews said they apply every year, want to repeat, or want to order again (all 16 were posted in the last 2 years).
Size and appearance of the meat
10 of the first 60 reviews said each slice was large, impressive, or hefty, or that the meat looked beautiful (all 10 were posted in the last 2 years). Some of these are impressions given before eating.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat
7 of the 74 reviews we read said there was a lot of fat, a lot of fatty meat, or that it was greasy (3 in the default order, 1 at 2★, and 3 at 3★; 6 of the 7 were posted in the last 2 years). The 3 in the default order said there was a lot of fat but also said they were satisfied.
How to check: whether the cut is stated is summarized in the “Cut” row of the Basic Information section of this article.
Toughness / gristle
5 of the 74 reviews we read said the meat was tough, gristly, or not as tender as expected (1 in the default order, 1 at 2★, and 3 at 3★; 3 of the 5 were posted in the last 2 years). The 2★ reviewer wrote that the meat was tender when they ordered in 2024 but tough when they ordered in 2026.
How to check: what is stated about the cut you receive is summarized in the “Cut” row of the Basic Information section of this article.
Difference between the upper and lower layers of the pack
3 of the 13 reviews at 2★ and 3★ said the meat differed between the upper and lower layers of the pack (the lower layer was all fat, or had a lot of fat; 2 of the 3 were posted in the last 2 years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People looking for beef for sukiyaki
- People who want to choose the month it ships
- People who are fine with a thank-you gift that arrives frozen
- People who also want to consider a subscription plan (3, 6, or 12 deliveries)
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want to know the number of servings before deciding (not stated)
- People who want to check the cut, storage temperature, thawing method, and shelf life after thawing before applying (these are not confirmed, so you need to check the listing or ask the provider)
- Some reviews mention a lot of fat or toughness
- A specified delivery date cannot be accommodated, and delivery timing may vary (stated on the listing)
- People who want to give it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (noshi and wrapping are not confirmed)
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
- The amount is 450g (470g for shipments in January to April), and you choose the shipping month and the number of deliveries. It is delivered frozen, and the best-before date is stated as 60 days from the shipping date when stored frozen
- The number of servings, the cut, storage temperature, thawing method, shelf life after thawing, manufacturer, and noshi, wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed. The listing says a specified delivery date cannot be accommodated
- In reviews, many mention tenderness, moderate marbling and fat, and repeat orders, while some mention a lot of fat, toughness, and differences between the upper and lower layers of the pack (these are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition)
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 “滋賀県竜王町” (Ryuo Town, Shiga) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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