Matsusaka Gyu hamburg steaks that come in a paulownia-wood box (kiribako) look impressive as a gift, but the product name alone doesn’t make clear how many servings it makes, how long it keeps, or whether noshi can be added. This article organizes the publicly available product-page listing for the Matsusaka Gyu specialty shop “Matsuyoshi (Mie Matsuyoshi)”‘s paulownia-box Matsusaka Gyu 100% Ōgon Hamburg Steaks (the “Ōgon” (“golden”) in the product name is a name the shop gives itself and does not indicate any superiority in quality; “100%” is the shop’s statement that the meat used is Matsusaka Gyu alone, and the product also includes ingredients such as onion, breadcrumbs, and egg), into five points: amount, storage method, ingredients, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- The amount and roughly how many servings it makes
- Storage method and best-before date
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- Noshi, message cards, and other gift-related support
- Ratings on Rakuten Ichiba
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 | Paulownia-Box (kiribako) Matsusaka Gyu 100% Ōgon Hamburg Steaks (The “Ōgon” (“golden”) in the product name is a name the shop gives itself and does not indicate any superiority in quality. “100%” is the shop’s statement that the meat used is Matsusaka Gyu alone; the product also includes ingredients such as onion, breadcrumbs, and egg. The only meat listed in the ingredients is beef 〔Matsusaka Gyu, Mie Prefecture〕.) |
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| Name | Frozen Hamburg Steak (to be cooked)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Amount | 720g (120g × 6 pieces). The product page does not state how many servings this makes, so it is not confirmedSource: as above |
| What You Receive Varies By Selection | Choose from 5 patterns: paulownia gift wrapping / [paulownia + paper wrapping] / paulownia Respect-for-the-Aged-Day gift set / [paulownia + paper wrapping] Respect-for-the-Aged-Day set / [social gift] paulownia. The amount (720g, 120g × 6) is the same for every patternSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 26, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: product page description |
| Best-Before Date | About 30 days when kept frozen (stated on the product)Source: as above |
| Country of Origin | Beef: Mie Prefecture (Matsusaka Gyu)Source: as above |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | Labeled to be cooked; instructions say to pan-fry it directly from frozenSource: product page description and the shop’s introduction images |
| Shipping | Yamato Transport frozen deliverySource: product page description |
| Manufacturer | MYV Co., Ltd. / Matsusaka Gyu Mie Matsuyoshi (189-1 Isshinden-Nakano, Tsu, Mie, Japan)Source: as above |
| Shop | Matsusaka Gyu Mie Matsuyoshi (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not shown because they change. Please check the links above for the latest price, stock, and delivery estimate.
Awards noted by the shop: The shop’s introduction images show that a product with the same name as this one won the Hamburg Steak category of the Rakuten Gourmet Award 2024, hosted by Rakuten Ichiba (an annual award; no award month is shown. Viewed September 26, 2026). The images also show that a hamburg steak with the same name, but not sold in a paulownia box, won the Western-Style Deli category in 2020; however, that is more than five years ago and not the most recent.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients are listed as beef (Matsusaka Gyu, Mie Prefecture), onion, breadcrumbs, egg, dairy products, salt, sugars (amino acids, etc.), and spices. The product page states that wheat, egg, dairy, and soy are included among the ingredients.
The only meat listed is “beef (Matsusaka Gyu, Mie Prefecture)”; no other livestock species or cuts are listed.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, “About Allergen Labeling” (viewed September 26, 2026). If you have allergy concerns or want to check additives used in processing, ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and servings | 720g (120g × 6). No explicit statement of how many servings it makes | Product page description |
| 2. Storage method and best-before date | Keep frozen at −18°C or below. Best-before date is stated on the product as about 30 days when kept frozen | Product page description |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | Beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, dairy products, etc. Contains wheat, egg, dairy, and soy | Product page description |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | Supports paulownia-box wrapping, strip-style noshi (bow-knot), and message cards. Name printing and knot-that-can’t-be-undone noshi are not supported | Product page order section |
| 5. Trends in reviews | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.68 / 5 (1,452 reviews). We could not confirm the content of individual posts within the scope of this research (not confirmed) | Aggregate figures shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (retrieved September 26, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
This product is built around gift-oriented paulownia-box wrapping, and the following support was confirmed on the product page and order section.
- Gift box: paulownia-wood box wrapping (some patterns add paper wrapping or a Respect-for-the-Aged-Day set)
- Noshi: strip-style noshi (bow-knot) is supported. You choose it from a dropdown when ordering (check the order page for any fee). Name printing and knot-that-can’t-be-undone noshi are not supported. Check the order page for the types of inscription available
- Message card: supported (check the order page for any fee). Several shop-exclusive designs are available; you enter your chosen design and message text in the notes field when ordering (emoji are not allowed). It comes packaged with the product
Since this ships by frozen delivery, it helps to confirm in advance whether the recipient can specify a delivery date and time, to avoid a mismatch.
What Public Reviews Say
The following organizes the aggregate rating figures shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. The figures are as of the time they were retrieved and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Count | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Ichiba (product page rating display) | 4.68 / 5 | 1,452 | September 26, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
We were unable to check individual review content from the review.rakuten.co.jp review page text this time, so we are not in a position to summarize individual posts. Not confirmed
What Reviewers Note
Likewise, we could not confirm individual review content this time. Not confirmed
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for an impressive-looking Matsusaka Gyu gift in a paulownia box
- Want to give noshi and a message card together
- Want to cook it by simply pan-frying it from frozen
- Want to split up 720g (120g × 6) for multiple uses
Who Should Be Careful
- Anyone with a wheat, egg, dairy, or soy allergy
- Anyone who wants to know exactly how many servings it makes beforehand
- Anyone who wants name printing or knot-that-can’t-be-undone noshi
- Anyone who has trouble adjusting the delivery date and time
Price, stock, shipping fees, the types of noshi inscription, and delivery dates change. This article’s information is current as of September 26, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing before you buy.
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Summary
- 720g (120g × 6); you can choose the paulownia-box wrapping pattern when ordering. The amount is the same for every pattern
- Storage is frozen at −18°C or below. The best-before date is stated on the product, with about 30 days as the guideline when kept frozen
- Supports strip-style noshi and message cards, making it easy to use as a gift. Name printing and knot-that-can’t-be-undone noshi are not supported
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the seller’s site. Product details such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
The rating figures are quoted from the sales page’s own display, with the source noted, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. How this article is put together is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 26, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Matsusaka Gyu Mie Matsuyoshi” product page, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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