Kagoshima City (Kagoshima Prefecture) is the municipality you donate to for this thank-you gift, and the provider is Satsuma Ham Co., Ltd. (薩摩ハム株式会社). The listing states pork (Kagoshima Prefecture) in the ingredient name, and Kagoshima City as the origin of the ingredients and the place of manufacture and processing. The thank-you gift covered in this article, “訳あり 粗びきソーセージセット” (Wakeari Coarse-Ground Sausage Set; “wakeari” is a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason), which you receive through furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program), is a frozen thank-you gift: you apply by choosing the kind from Wiener (ウインナー), Frankfurter (フランクフルト) and Mini Wiener (ミニウインナー), and the amount from 800g, 1.4kg and 2.2kg. We have organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into 5 points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gifting and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are 3: 200g portion packs, 12 variants (4 kinds × 3 amounts), and smoking over cherry wood chips.
At a Glance
Key points
- 200g portion packs, in 3 amounts: 800g, 1.4kg and 2.2kg. The kinds are Wiener (ウインナー, 40g × 5 pieces), Frankfurter (フランクフルト, 50g × 4 pieces) and Mini Wiener (ミニウインナー, about 12g × about 16 to 18 pieces), and you choose from the 12 variants these combine into
- It arrives frozen, and the guide for the period is 180 days from the date of manufacture. The listing says the packs are individually wrapped and you can thaw only what you use
- The reason for “wakeari” is stated. The seller explains that the items may include sausages of uneven length, knots in the casing, and sausages that are still linked together
- Rakuten rating 4.76 (1,847 reviews). Viewed November 8, 2026
Watch out for
- We could not find any guidance on how to eat it (whether cooking is required) or how to thaw it on the listing
- The variant table shows “60日以内に発送予定” (scheduled to ship within 60 days) (as of November 8, 2026). The listing also says shipping may take longer in the busy season
Suits: People who want to keep 200g portions in the freezer and thaw only what they use, and who want to choose from the Wiener, Frankfurter and Mini kinds
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 8, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 8, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 訳あり 粗びきソーセージセット (Wakeari Coarse-Ground Sausage Set; choose from Wiener, Frankfurter and Mini Wiener)
- Municipality / Provider
- Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: Satsuma Ham Co., Ltd. (薩摩ハム株式会社)
- Amount
- 800g / 1.4kg / 2.2kg (200g per pack)
- Per Pack
- Wiener 40g × 5 pieces / Frankfurter 50g × 4 pieces / Mini Wiener about 12g × about 16 to 18 pieces
- Kinds to Choose
- Wiener (ウインナー) / Frankfurter (フランクフルト) / Wiener & Frankfurter (ウインナー＆フランクフルト) / Mini Wiener (ミニウインナー)
- Storage
- The listing says it is delivered frozen. The consume-by guide or best-before date is stated as 180 days from the date of manufacture
- Allergen Labeling
- The listing says the allergens used (out of 28 items) are pork and chicken
- Donation Amount
- Changes with the kind and amount you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- The variant table shows that it is scheduled to ship within 60 days (as of November 8, 2026)
- Noshi / Gifting
- The items for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping and message cards are Not confirmed
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
If you have allergies, please contact the provider before applying for the donation, or be sure to check the label on the thank-you gift when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 8, 2026).
See the transcription of the listing, sources and details of “Not confirmed” (20 items)
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
- Product Name
- 訳あり 粗びきソーセージセット (Wakeari Coarse-Ground Sausage Set) (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Here we show only the product name part.
- Amount
- Each pack is 200g, and the listing states the contents by kind as Wiener 40g × 5 pieces, Frankfurter 50g × 4 pieces and Mini Wiener about 12g × about 16 to 18 pieces. The listing explains that from March 2024, one pack of Frankfurter changed from 60g × 4 pieces to 50g × 4 pieces. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmedSource: the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 800g (200g × 4 packs) / 1.4kg (200g × 7 packs) / 2.2kg (200g × 11 packs)
Kind: Wiener / Frankfurter / Wiener & Frankfurter / Mini Wiener (the listing describes the Mini as a new variant)
Breakdown of Wiener & Frankfurter: 800g is 2 packs of each, 1.4kg is 4 packs of Wiener and 3 packs of Frankfurter, and 2.2kg is 6 packs of Wiener and 5 packs of FrankfurterSource: the selection field and product description on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026) - Donation Amount
- It differs by the kind and amount you choose. Because the amount changes, it is not stated in this article. You can check it on the Rakuten listingSource: the selection field on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says to keep it frozen. The storage temperature value is Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing
- Best-Before Date
- The consume-by guide or best-before date is stated as 180 days from the date of manufactureSource: the product description on the listing
- Ingredients
- Stated as pork (Kagoshima Prefecture), chicken, pork fat, salt, spices, sugar / modified starch, seasoning (amino acids), phosphate (Na, K), color fixative (sodium nitrite). The seller explains that no preservatives or colorings are used, that the sausages are smoked over cherry wood chips without liquid smoke, and that natural casings are usedSource: the product description on the listing
- Allergens
- The listing says the allergens used (out of 28 items) are pork and chicken. Of the list of 28 items shown on the listing, the ones displayed in color are these 2 items, and we found no inconsistency within the pageSource: the product description on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Thawing Method
- The listing says that because it is delivered frozen in individual packs, you can thaw and use only what you need. The thawing steps and how long it keeps after thawing are Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing
- After Opening
- We could not find any mention on the listing, so it is Not confirmed
- Origin of Ingredients
- The ingredient name states pork (Kagoshima Prefecture), and the origin of the ingredients is shown as Kagoshima City. The origin of the chicken is not stated in the ingredient name, and the product description says domestic chicken is usedSource: the product description on the listing
- Processing Location
- The place of manufacture and processing is shown as Kagoshima City. As the reason it qualifies as a local product, the listing states that it is a thank-you gift manufactured and processed in Kagoshima CitySource: the product description on the listing
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Described as coarse-ground Wiener and Frankfurter sausages delivered frozen. We could not find any guidance on whether cooking is required or whether they can be eaten rawSource: the product description and product name on the listing
- Delivery
- Shown as frozen. The listing says that donation applications cannot be canceled, that the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returned, and that it will not be sent again if it could not be delivered for the donor’s reasonsSource: the product description on the listing (notes)
- Shipping Time
- “60日以内に発送予定” (scheduled to ship within 60 days) is shown for every variant in the variant table (as of November 8, 2026). The listing also says shipping may take extra time in the busy season. The shipping time shown may changeSource: the variant table and product description on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The provider is stated as Satsuma Ham Co., Ltd. (薩摩ハム株式会社). The place of manufacture and processing is Kagoshima CitySource: the product description on the listing
- Reason for “Wakeari”
- The listing explains that it is labeled “wakeari” because the items may include sausages of uneven length, knots in the casing, and sausages that are still linked togetherSource: the product description on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- How the Donation Is Used
- The listing explains that this thank-you gift is eligible for a crowdfunding project that uses furusato nozei (地場産品パワーアッププロジェクト, the Local Product Power-Up Project), and that when you apply, the use of the donation is automatically set to the project to introduce a new smokehouse. It also explains that if the project cannot be carried out, or for donations exceeding the target amount, the use is changed to “市長におまかせ” (left to the mayor)Source: the product description on the listing (notes)
- Track Record Shown
- An image shown for Kagoshima City (the shop) states the cumulative number of donations as 3,965 (as of January 26, 2026)Source: the product description image on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Shop
- Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)Source: shop information on Rakuten Ichiba
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the kind and amount you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The ratings are as of the date viewed and change afterwards. The following are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.76 / 5 | 1,847 | November 8, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,460 / ★4 348 / ★3 32 / ★2 4 / ★1 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 8, 2026)
Reviews read: the first 60 in the default sort order (posted November 21, 2025 to November 4, 2026, the latest in November 2026), all 3 ★1 reviews (posted September 2024 to October 2025), all 4 ★2 reviews (posted October 2024 to August 2026), and 30 of the 32 ★3 reviews (posted October 2024 to February 2026), 97 in total. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
★1 to ★3 reviews total 39, which is small compared with the 1,847 reviews overall, so the strength of any trend cannot be judged from counts alone. The counts below are approximate, counted by reading the review text, and do not include reviews that are only about delivery or shop service, or that say they have not eaten it yet.
What Reviewers Praise
Casing texture (about 14 of the 60 default reviews, about 4 of the 30 ★3 reviews)
About 14 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order and about 4 of the 30 ★3 reviews mentioned a texture such as a snappy casing or a bite when chewing. On the other hand, 1 of the ★2 reviews wrote that the Wiener did not have a snappy feel.
Amount and satisfying volume (about 27 of the 60 default reviews)
About 27 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order said the amount is large or that it is satisfying to eat. 2 of the 4 ★2 reviews and about 7 of the 30 ★3 reviews also mentioned the amount or size.
Ease of use with portion packs and freezing (about 13 of the 60 default reviews, about 7 of the 30 ★3 reviews)
About 13 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order and about 7 of the 30 ★3 reviews said it is convenient that you can use one pack at a time and keep it in the freezer.
Juiciness (about 7 of the 60 default reviews, about 2 of the 30 ★3 reviews)
About 7 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order and about 2 of the 30 ★3 reviews said juices come out or that it is juicy. 1 of the ★2 reviews wrote that they grilled and ate it but it lacked juiciness and was a little dry.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 8, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Strong flavor, strong saltiness or black pepper (about 6)
About 5 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order and 1 of the 3 ★1 reviews, about 6 in total, said the flavor is strong, the saltiness is strong, or the black pepper taste is strong. Among the reviews in the default sort order, there is also a review that wrote it suits snacks with alcohol but may be too spicy for children. The star ratings ranged from ★1 to ★5.
Ordinary taste or a matter of preference (about 11)
About 7 of the 30 ★3 reviews, about 3 of the 60 reviews in the default sort order and 1 of the 4 ★2 reviews, about 11 in total, said the taste is ordinary, lacks depth, or is a matter of preference.
Shipping was late or they had to wait (about 4 to 5)
About 4 to 5 of the 37 ★1 to ★3 reviews we read said they waited a long time from ordering until it arrived, or that shipping was slow. The variant table on the listing shows that it is scheduled to ship within 60 days.
How to check: the current shipping display is summarized under “Shipping” in this article’s Basic Information.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 8, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want to keep 200g portion packs in the freezer and thaw only what you use, and you want to choose the kind from Wiener, Frankfurter and Mini Wiener. If these two are your conditions, this thank-you gift, which as shown on the listing (viewed November 8, 2026) lets you choose from 12 variants (4 kinds × 3 amounts), is a good fit (weak points: we could not find guidance on how to eat it, and shipping is shown as scheduled within 60 days).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.76 / 5 (1,847 reviews). Of the 97 reviews we read, many mentioned the amount and satisfying volume (about 27 of the 60 default reviews), repeat applications (about 16 of the 60 default reviews) and casing texture (about 14)
- There are 12 variants combining kind and amount, and the amounts are 800g, 1.4kg and 2.2kg. The reasons for “wakeari” are stated as uneven length, knots in the casing and so on
Other options: If you want both Wiener and Frankfurter, choose the Wiener & Frankfurter variant; if you prefer bite-size, choose Mini Wiener. The breakdown of Wiener & Frankfurter differs by amount (described in the details of the Basic Information).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 8, 2026). Review trends are within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that to receive the deduction, you are in principle required to file a final tax return by March 15 of the year after you donate, and that if you file a final tax return, the income tax portion is deducted from that year’s income tax and the resident tax portion is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax. It also explains that only for salaried workers and others who do not need to file a final tax return, and only if the number of municipalities you donate to through furusato nozei is 5 or fewer, applying to each municipality you donated to means you do not need to file a final tax return (the One-Stop Exception system, ふるさと納税ワンストップ特例制度), and that in that case no deduction is made from income tax and the full amount is deducted from the following fiscal year’s resident tax (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, viewed November 8, 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, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 8, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Information as of: November 8, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “鹿児島県鹿児島市” (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
