“Premium,” “Shigoku” and “extra-thick” in the product name are names the shop gives; they do not indicate rank or superior quality. With thick-cut beef tongue, it is hard to tell how many servings 1kg makes and by when you should eat it after thawing. For the Extra-Thick 10mm Tongue Base (Tan-moto) Only Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku 1kg from Nori, Chinmi & Gyutan no Kaneta (Rakuten Ichiba), this article organizes the product information and reviews published on Rakuten Ichiba into five points: amount, storage method, ingredients and allergen labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and roughly how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Suitability as a gift
- Trends in the publicly available 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 | Beef Meat Beef Tongue Extra-Thick 10mm Tongue Base (Tan-moto) Only Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku 1kg About 8 Servings FrozenListed from the product name shown on Rakuten’s product page, with words indicating timing or delivery conditions removed. |
|---|---|
| Name | Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku 1kg (500g × 2 bags)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Amount | 1kg (500g × 2 bags). “About 8 servings” in the product name is the shop’s guideline figure; no breakdown such as the amount per person is given on the product page, so it is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Cut / Part | The product page describes this as a product using only the “tan-moto” (tongue base) part of the beef tongue, cut to 10mm thick. Comments in the reviews about the part are collected in the reviews sectionSource: same as above |
| Storage Method | The product description advises keeping it frozen (−18°C). However, an information image on the product page says “store at −15°C or below,” so the stated temperatures do not matchSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description / information image on the product page about cooking and storage (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | The product page states “180 days (3 days after thawing).” An information image on the product page also advises storing it in the refrigerator after thawing and eating it within 3 daysSource: same as above |
| Country of Origin | Beef tongue = United StatesSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | It is pre-seasoned, and it is advised to cook it thoroughly through to the center before eating. An information image on the product page shows the steps: heat a frying pan or hot plate well, cook over medium heat without oil, and turn it over when the center starts to puff upSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (remarks) / information image on the product page about cooking (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Thawing Method | Two methods are given: thaw in the refrigerator for about 8 hours and wipe off the moisture, or, if you are in a hurry, thaw in the bag under running water for about 10 minutes. It is also noted that refreezing once thawed may lower the qualitySource: information image on the product page about cooking and storage (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Shipping | Yamato Transport frozen delivery. It is stated that it can be combined only with similar frozen productsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product description (delivery type) (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Tohoku Kaneta Co., Ltd. (4-1-5 Oroshimachi-higashi, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| Shop | Nori, Chinmi & Gyutan no Kaneta (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description lists the ingredients as “beef tongue (United States), salt / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), antioxidant (V.C), (contains beef as part of the ingredients).” Beef is shown as the allergen. The remarks state that the factory where this product is made also makes products containing peanuts, wheat, milk ingredients, eggs, shrimp and crab. We found no inconsistencies in the labeling within the product page.
When you buy, please always check the latest labeling on the product page and on the food information label of the product you receive.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description (viewed October 1, 2026) / Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 1, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / Servings | 1kg (500g × 2 bags). “About 8 servings” is the shop’s guideline figure; no breakdown is given (not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Keep frozen (−18°C). Best-before date is 180 days (3 days after thawing). An information image also says “store at −15°C or below,” so the stated temperatures do not match | Rakuten Ichiba product description / information image on the product page |
| 3. Ingredients / Allergen Labeling | Beef tongue (United States), salt, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), antioxidant (V.C). The allergen is beef. The factory also makes products containing peanuts, wheat, milk ingredients, eggs, shrimp and crab | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | Simple noshi is supported (only the red-and-white bow knot inscription). Paid gift packaging options are available, but message card support could not be confirmed | Gift information image on the product page (viewed October 1, 2026) |
| 5. What Reviews Say | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.53 / 5 (1,314 reviews). We read 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted March 2018 to September 2026; latest September 2026) and a total of 54 reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ (posted December 2017 to February 2025); these may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many comments praise the thickness and tenderness, while some point out many tendons and toughness | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 1, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The gift information image on the product page states that simple noshi is supported. A noshi sticker is attached to the outer box, and the shop states there is no charge (as of October 1, 2026; details may change). It is stated that there is no version for Buddhist occasions, and the inscription on the shop’s noshi sticker is only the red-and-white bow knot. The choice of inscription wording such as oseibo or ochugen could not be confirmed on the product page and is not confirmed. If you want a name printed, you are asked to enter it in the remarks field when ordering.
As for packaging, a set of a silver bag and ice packs, and a set with a black fine-paper gift box for beef tongue, are offered as paid options. The prices are shown in the information image on the product page, so please check them before buying. Neither can be ordered on its own; it is stated that they must be ordered together with a beef tongue product. Whether message cards are supported could not be confirmed on the product page. Whether you can specify the delivery date and time could not be confirmed either and is not confirmed.
Some of the reviews we read mentioned using it as an ochugen gift, a uchi-iwai gift, or a gift for relatives (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 1, 2026).
- Wording of the noshi inscription (oseibo, ochugen, etc.): not stated on the product page (not confirmed)
- Because it arrives by frozen delivery, whether you can check on the order screen a date and time the recipient can receive it
- Whether the recipient has room in their freezer for 1kg (two 500g bags)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten customer reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time viewed and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.53 / 5 | 1,314 | October 1, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 928 / 4★ 263 / 3★ 58 / 2★ 24 / 1★ 41 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 1, 2026)
What we read: 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted March 2018 to September 2026; latest September 2026; all 4★ or 5★), 30 reviews filtered to 1★ (of the 41 that match; posted June 2021 to February 2025), and 24 reviews filtered to 2★ (all that match; posted December 2017 to August 2024), 113 in total. We did not read 3★ and 4★ reviews through filtering. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Thick yet tender, easy to bite through
Of the 59 reviews in the default order, 24 (8 of them posted in the last two years) mention the texture, such as being tender despite the thick cut or easy to bite through. The way of putting it, that it is easy to eat despite being thick, stands out.
Thickness and satisfying bite
Of the 59 reviews in the default order, 25 (10 of them in the last two years) cite the thickness and hearty bite. Phrases such as being satisfied with, or surprised by, the thickness appear.
Seasoning just right
Of the 59 reviews in the default order, 11 (4 of them in the last two years) say the seasoning is just right or that it could be eaten simply by grilling. That it comes pre-seasoned is also stated on the product page, as in the “State / How to Eat” row of the basic information.
Repeat purchases and use as gifts
Of the 59 reviews in the default order, 21 (9 of them in the last two years) say they buy it repeatedly. Of these, 5 mention using it as a gift (2 in the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Many tendons, tough, hard to bite through
Of the 30 reviews at 1★, 24 and, of the 24 reviews at 2★, 17 pointed out many tendons or toughness that made it hard to bite through. There are also 7 in the 59 reviews in the default order. Posts from the last two years number 1 at 1★, 0 at 2★ and 1 in the default order; the low-rated posts are concentrated in 2021–2022.
Noticed an unpleasant smell
Of the 30 reviews at 1★, 8 and, of the 24 reviews at 2★, 6 mentioned an unpleasant smell. In the 59 reviews in the default order there are 2. There are no posts from the last two years (mostly posts from 2021–2022).
Comments that it differs from the “tan-moto only” labeling
Of the 113 reviews we read, 7 said that although it is labeled tan-moto only, tan-shita (the underside of the tongue) or tendon-heavy parts were mixed in. There are no posts from the last two years.
How to check: The shop’s explanation of the part is collected in the “Cut / Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 1, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to grill and eat beef tongue described as 10mm thick
- Want to use it split into two 500g bags
- Are looking for a pre-seasoned product
- Have room in the freezer for 1kg
Who Should Be Careful
- Are bothered by low-rated posts pointing out tough tendons or an unpleasant smell
- Have an allergy to beef, or to wheat, milk ingredients, eggs, shrimp, crab, etc. handled at the factory
- Are bothered by the 3-day shelf life after thawing and the note that refreezing may lower the quality
- Need a noshi inscription other than the red-and-white bow knot (the choice of inscription wording is not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 1, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is 1kg (500g × 2 bags). “About 8 servings” is the shop’s guideline figure; the breakdown is not on the product page and is not confirmed
- Keep frozen; the best-before date is 180 days (3 days after thawing). The stated storage temperature does not match between the product description (−18°C) and the information image (−15°C or below). It is pre-seasoned, and it is advised to cook it thoroughly through to the center before eating
- Reviews praise the thickness and tenderness, while some low ratings point out tendons and an unpleasant smell. The allergen is beef, and the factory also makes products containing wheat, milk ingredients, eggs and others
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Information as of: October 1, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Nori, Chinmi & Gyutan no Kaneta” product page; Rakuten customer reviews; Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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