Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, is the municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift (offered through furusato nozei, the hometown tax donation program). The origin field on the listing shows Notsuke-gun Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, and Hokkaido, and the listing states that, within the scope of the local-product standard, Hokkaido-produced beef may be used in part. The thank-you gift covered in this article, Betsukai Gyu Yakiniku, is beef for yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat) that you apply for in 800g, 1.2kg, or 2.4kg, choosing the seasoning from Special Miso Sauce, Special Sweet Sauce, or a tasting set (800g only); the guide image on the listing includes a diagram of packs of 400g each. We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The strengths confirmed on the listing are three: 400g packs, three seasoning choices, and a delivery month you can choose. The listing’s sales period is shown as running until 9:59 a.m. (Japan time) on November 13, 2026 (viewed November 5, 2026).
At a Glance
Key points
- Divided into 400g packs. The guide image on the listing includes a diagram of 3 packs of 400g Miso Sauce (1.2kg)
- Three seasoning choices: Special Miso Sauce, Special Sweet Sauce, or a tasting set. The tasting set is 800g only. The listing states that no dipping sauce comes with the Miso Sauce
- Rakuten rating 4.45 (12,435 reviews). Viewed November 5, 2026
- Delivery timing is selectable. Besides shipping by the end of each month from the end of November 2026 to the end of June 2027, there is an option for delivery the day after shipping (excluding remote islands) and an oseibo (year-end gift) option for delivery by December 15
Watch out for
- The listing’s sales period runs until 9:59 a.m. (Japan time) on November 13, 2026 (viewed November 5, 2026)
- In the reviews, about 21 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews we read said the meat was tough or hard to bite through. The listing does not describe the cut of beef
Suits: People who want to use the meat in 400g portions, who want to apply choosing either miso sauce or sweet sauce, and who want to choose the delivery timing by month
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 5, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed November 5, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the thank-you gift. The number of reviews is an approximate count within what we read.
Basic Information
- Product name
- Betsukai Gyu Yakiniku (with yakiniku dipping sauce)
- Donation recipient / business
- Betsukai Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: Farm Foods Co., Ltd. (株式会社 ファームフーズ)
- Contents
- 800g / 1.2kg / 2.4kg
- Per pack
- 400g (as shown in the guide image)
- Seasoning options
- Special Miso Sauce / Special Sweet Sauce / tasting set (800g only)
- Application period
- Until 9:59 a.m. (Japan time) on November 13, 2026 (as shown on the listing)
- Delivery timing
- Shipped by the end of each month from the end of November 2026 to the end of June 2027 / delivery the day after shipping / oseibo: by December 15
- Storage
- Storage method: not confirmed. Best-before date: the listing states 30 days or more from the shipping date
- Allergen labeling
- The listing states wheat, beef, soybeans, sesame, and apples (varies by the sauce you choose)
- Donation amount
- Varies with what you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- The listing states that delivery to remote islands is not available
- Noshi / gifts
- Only the oseibo option has a simple noshi (gift wrapping label; sticker type, name printing not available), according to the listing (other inscriptions, wrapping, and message cards: not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
If you have an allergy, please contact the provider before applying for the donation, or be sure to check the label on the gift when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 5, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (21 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- Betsukai Gyu Yakiniku (with yakiniku dipping sauce). The listing states that no dipping sauce comes with the Miso SauceThe product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. It contains the word “wakeari” (imperfect or irregular), but the reason is not described on the product page: not confirmed. The meaning of “クラウドファンディング対象” (crowdfunding eligible) at the end of the same string is also not described: not confirmed. Source: listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Contents
- The listing states 800g to 2.4kg. The guide image on the listing shows 3 packs of 400g lined up for 1.2kg, and one pack is 400g. The number of servings is not described: not confirmedSource: product description and guide image on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Options
- Seasoning: Special Miso Sauce / Special Sweet Sauce / tasting set (Special Sweet Sauce and Miso Sauce; 800g only)
Quantity: 800g / 1.2kg / 2.4kg
Delivery timing: shipped by the end of November 2026 / end of December / end of January, February, March, April, May, or June 2027; an option for delivery the day after shipping; and oseibo delivery by December 15 (payment by November 30 is required)Source: option fields and product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026). The selectable timing was the same for every quantity - Donation amount
- Varies with the combination of seasoning, quantity, and delivery timing you choose. Amounts are not listed in this article because they change. Please check on the Rakuten listingSource: option fields on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Application period
- Shown as 10:00 on September 4, 2026 to 9:59 on November 13, 2026. Whether sales resume after the period ends: not confirmedSource: sales period shown on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Cut of beef
- not confirmed(no description of the cut of beef was found on the listing)
- Ingredients
- Beef, plus the sauce you choose. For the Special Miso Sauce, the listing states: miso (made in Japan), sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic powder, kelp extract / seasoning (amino acids), thickener (xanthan gum), sweetener (licorice), vitamin B1. For the Special Sweet Sauce, it states: soy sauce, fructose-glucose syrup, sugar, apple pulp (written as りんごバルブ), salt, miso, apple vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, lemon juice, garlic, spices / caramel color, acidulant, thickener (xanthan gum)Source: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Allergens
- The listing states wheat, beef, soybeans, sesame, and apples. By sauce, the listing states that the Special Miso Sauce contains wheat, sesame, and soybeans, and the Special Sweet Sauce contains wheat, sesame, soybeans, and applesSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Nutrition
- Per 100g: energy 296kcal, protein 11.2g, fat 26.4g, carbohydrates 3.5g, salt equivalent 1.50g, according to the listing. Whether the figures include the sauce: not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Storage method
- not confirmed(no storage temperature or similar was found in the product description on the listing)
- Best-before date
- The listing states 30 days or more from the shipping date. It is said to be written in the enclosed pamphlet, but we have not checked the pamphletSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Thawing method
- The listing states that it recommends thawing in the refrigerator from the night beforeSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Precautions after opening
- How long it keeps after thawing and precautions after opening are not described on the listing: not confirmed
- Raw material origin
- The origin field says Notsuke-gun Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, and Hokkaido. The listing states that, within the scope of the local-product standard, Hokkaido-produced beef may be used in partSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Place of processing
- not confirmed. The provider’s message says it carefully processes Betsukai Gyu raised by livestock farmers in Betsukai Town, but no location of the processing site is givenSource: product description on the listing
- State / how to eat (whether heating is required)
- It is described as being for yakiniku, and the guide image on the listing says a grilling pamphlet describing how to eat it is included. We found no guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten raw. We have not checked the pamphlet’s contentsSource: product description and guide image on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Shipping
- The listing states that delivery to remote islands is not available. For the option of delivery the day after shipping, the guide image says delivery is the day after the shipping date (excluding remote islands), and that cancellation and changes of the delivery address are not possible if you choose it. The notes on the oseibo option say that specifying a delivery date cannot be acceptedSource: product description and guide image on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Shipping time
- The listing states that items are shipped in sequence in the delivery timing you chose. The number of days from application to shipping: not confirmed. The displayed shipping timing may changeSource: option fields on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Noshi / gifts
- Only for the oseibo option (delivery by December 15, with payment by November 30 required), a simple noshi (sticker type) is available and name printing is not possible, the listing states. For multiple items applied for, noshi is applied to the outer packaging, and the sender is in the donor’s name, it also states. Inscriptions other than oseibo, gift boxes, wrapping, and message cards: not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing names the provider as Farm Foods Co., Ltd. (株式会社 ファームフーズ). Whether it is the manufacturer or the processor, and its location: not confirmedSource: product description on the listing
- Shop
- Betsukai Town, Hokkaido (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
Donation amounts differ by the portal you apply through and by the seasoning and quantity you choose, and may change. Please check the latest donation amount and acceptance status at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. Ratings are as of the time viewed and change afterward. The following reflects trends within what we read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Number of reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Customer Reviews (product page) | 4.45 / 5 | 12,435 reviews | November 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 7,681 reviews / ★4 3,497 / ★3 703 / ★2 246 / ★1 308 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 5, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 in the default sort order (posted November 2025 to November 2026; latest November 1, 2026), 30 of the 308 filtered to ★1 (posted January 2025 to November 2026; latest November 2, 2026), and 30 of the 246 filtered to ★2 (posted December 2024 to October 2026; latest October 16, 2026), 120 in total. This reflects trends within what we read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
There are 554 ★1 and ★2 reviews combined. The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text, and one post may be counted under more than one viewpoint. Posts about delivery or shop service only are not included.
What Reviewers Liked
Seasoning of the sauce (about 22 of the first 60)
Posts mentioning the seasoning of the sauce, such as that the flavor is solid, it goes well with rice, or that simply stir-frying it with vegetables makes a dish, numbered about 22 of the first 60 in the default sort order.
Tenderness of the meat (14 of the first 60)
14 of the 60 in the default sort order said the meat was tender or came in an easy-to-eat size. On the other hand, some posts say the meat was tough (see Points Some Reviewers Noted below).
Convenience of the divided packs (5 of the first 60)
5 of the 60 in the default sort order said the meat is divided into packs and easy to use, and that you can use just the amount you need. Among posts that chose 800g, some felt a 400g pack was a bit much for one meal and wished for a smaller unit.
Easy to cook (about 5 of the first 60)
About 5 of the 60 in the default sort order said it is easy: just thaw and grill, or stir-fry.
Source: Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
Points Some Reviewers Noted
Meat that is tough or hard to bite through (about 21 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
Posts saying the meat was tough or hard to bite through numbered about 11 of the 30 filtered to ★1 and about 10 of the 30 filtered to ★2. 6 posts also said that gristle or sinew bothered them, and these include overlapping posts. Among the first 60 in the default sort order, 3 posts also mentioned toughness. Some posts say it was tough even when grilled as the instructions said.
How to check: the listing does not describe the cut of beef, and the “Cut of beef” row in this article’s “Basic Information” is also marked as not confirmed.
Sauce too strong; the meat’s own flavor hard to taste (about 11 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
Posts saying the sauce was strong and the meat’s own flavor was hard to taste numbered about 5 of the 30 ★1 and about 6 of the 30 ★2. Among the first 60 in the default sort order, it was 1.
How to check: the ingredients for each sauce are summarized in the “Ingredients” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Meat is thin; differs from the photo (about 9 of the 60 ★1 and ★2 reviews)
Posts saying the meat was thin and differed from the impression given by the photo numbered 3 of the 30 ★1 and 6 of the 30 ★2. Among the first 60 in the default sort order, there were also 3.
How to check: the quantity and the amount per pack are summarized in the “Contents” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
Summary: Is This the Thank-You Gift for You?
Reason to choose: This thank-you gift suits people who want meat divided into 400g packs and who want to apply choosing either miso sauce or sweet sauce (weak point: some reviews mention tough meat, and the cut of beef is not described on the listing).
- The guide image on the listing includes a diagram of 400g packs, and you can choose the seasoning from three options: Special Miso Sauce, Special Sweet Sauce, or a tasting set (800g only)
- The Rakuten rating is 4.45 / 5 (12,435 reviews). Among the first 60 in the default sort order, many posts mentioned the sauce’s seasoning (about 22) and the tenderness of the meat (14).
- You can choose shipping by the end of each month from the end of November 2026 to the end of June 2027. The listing’s sales period runs until 9:59 a.m. (Japan time) on November 13, 2026
Other ways to choose: if you are looking for beef tongue rather than yakiniku, there is a thank-you gift from the same Betsukai Town, やわらか牛タン 400g〜2.4kg（別海町） .
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten Customer Reviews (viewed November 5, 2026). It reflects review trends within what we read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the thank-you gift.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that the deduction is taken from income tax for the year in which you make the furusato nozei donation, and from resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, viewed November 5, 2026). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the ministry, your local municipality or the tax office.
Donation amounts, acceptance status, and shipping timing change. The listing’s sales period runs until 9:59 a.m. (Japan time) on November 13, 2026. The information in this article is as of November 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the display on the linked page before you donate.
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Information as of: November 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “北海道別海町” (Betsukai Town, Hokkaido) listing, Rakuten Customer Reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
