Kyoto City (Kyoto Prefecture) is the local government that receives the donation for this furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift. The manufacturer’s field on the listing gives an address in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, but whether it indicates where the product is processed is not confirmed. The thank-you gift covered in this article, 「RAU」Nami-Nami (6 or 12 pieces), is an assortment of cream-sandwich sablé cookies in 3 flavors (praline, chocolate, and matcha) with the same number of each, and it arrives chilled; you choose 6 or 12 pieces when applying. The provider is 株式会社ビオスタイル (GOOD NATURE STATION ONLINE). We organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say into 5 points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features confirmed on the listing are 3: the same number of each of the 3 flavors is included, you can choose 6 or 12 pieces, and the best-before date is 28 days from the shipping date.
At a Glance
Key points
- Choose 6 pieces (2 each of praline, chocolate, and matcha) or 12 pieces (4 each). Both contain the same number of each of the 3 flavors
- The best-before date is 28 days from the shipping date. It arrives chilled, and the listing says to store it at 20°C or below, out of direct sunlight
- The listing says it ships within 10 days of order confirmation
- Rakuten rating 4.63 (57 reviews). Viewed November 7, 2026. There are no ★2 or ★1 reviews
Watch out for
- The size and weight of each piece are not given on the listing: not confirmed. Reviews include comments that each piece is large and that people want to split it in half (see below)
- We found no mention of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message cards: not confirmed. We also found no description of a sales period (we cannot say there is none)
Suits: People who want to compare the 3 flavors with the same number of each, and people who want a chilled Western-style confection with a best-before date 28 days from shipping
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 7, 2026). The rating is Rakuten’s display (viewed November 7, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Because Ochinity does not yet have many articles on similar thank-you gifts to compare, this article does not include a comparison table with other thank-you gifts.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 「RAU」Nami-Nami, 6 or 12 pieces (3 kinds of cream-sandwich sablé cookies)
- Donation Destination / Provider
- Kyoto City, Kyoto (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 株式会社ビオスタイル
- Amount
- 6 pieces (2 each of praline, chocolate, and matcha) / 12 pieces (4 each)
- Delivery Timing
- Ships within 10 days of order confirmation
- Storage
- Arrives chilled, per the listing. Best-before date is 28 days from the shipping date; store at 20°C or below, out of direct sunlight
- How to Eat
- Guidance on how to eat it: Not confirmed
- Allergens
- Wheat, egg, milk, orange, sesame, soybeans, almonds (products containing peanuts are made in the same factory)
- Donation Amount
- Varies with the number of pieces you choose. Check on the listing
- Noshi / Gift
- Noshi, 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 thank-you gift when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed November 7, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 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
- 「RAU」Nami-Nami, 6 or 12 pieces (Kyoto City, Kyoto, 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.
- Amount
- 6 pieces are 2 praline, 2 chocolate, and 2 matcha; 12 pieces are 4 praline, 4 chocolate, and 4 matcha. The size and weight of each piece are not given: Not confirmed. The number of servings is not given either: Not confirmedSource: the amount field of the product description and the product images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Options
- Number of pieces: 6 / 12
No subscription or shipping-month option appears on the listingSource: options on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026) - Donation Amount
- Varies with the number of pieces you choose. Because the amount changes, this article does not list it. Please check it on the Rakuten listingSource: options on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Ingredients
- [Praline] Wheat flour (manufactured in Japan), vegetable fats and oils, sugar, whole milk powder, butter, white chocolate, cacao, cocoa butter, hazelnuts, almonds, grapeseed oil, soy milk, kinako (roasted soybean flour), feuilletine (wheat flour, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable fats and oils, butter), cornstarch, vanilla beans, orange paste, salt, egg / emulsifier, thickeners (thickening polysaccharides, modified starch), acidulant, flavoring, colorings (flavonoid, lemon juice), cyclic oligosaccharide
[Chocolate] Cacao (from Costa Rica), vegetable fats and oils, wheat flour, butter, sugar, white chocolate, cocoa, soy milk, cocoa butter, cocoa feuilletine (wheat flour, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable fats and oils, cocoa powder, butter), grapeseed oil, almonds, vanilla beans, salt, egg / trehalose, emulsifier, thickener (tragacanth), flavoring, cyclic oligosaccharide
[Matcha] Vegetable fats and oils (manufactured in Colombia), wheat flour, white chocolate, whole milk powder, butter, sugar, feuilletine (wheat flour, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable fats and oils, butter), cacao, almonds, cocoa butter, soy milk, sesame, amanatto (sugar-coated simmered beans), grapeseed oil, cornstarch, matcha, vanilla beans, orange paste, salt, egg / emulsifier, thickeners (thickening polysaccharides, modified starch), acidulant, flavoring, colorings (flavonoid, lemon juice), cyclic oligosaccharideSource: the ingredients field of the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026) - Allergens
- The listing states wheat, egg, milk, orange, sesame, soybeans, and almonds. It also states that products containing peanuts are made at this product’s factory. We found no inconsistency in the labeling within the pageSource: the allergen and ingredients fields of the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The listing says to store it at 20°C or below, out of direct sunlight. The delivery method field says chilled. A review contains a reviewer’s statement that it can be stored at room temperature, but this is not the shop’s guidanceSource: the storage method and delivery method fields of the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- 28 days from the shipping dateSource: the best-before field of the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The ingredients field lists cacao (from Costa Rica), wheat flour (manufactured in Japan), and vegetable fats and oils (manufactured in Colombia). The origin of the other ingredients is Not confirmedSource: the ingredients field of the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Place of Processing
- Not confirmed. The manufacturer’s field gives an address in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, but we found no indication that it is the place of processingSource: the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required)
- The listing describes it as cream-sandwich sablé cookies, with cream and a chocolate bar sandwiched between wave-shaped sablé. Guidance on whether heating is required, how to eat it, and thawing is not given: Not confirmedSource: the product description on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Shipping
- Chilled delivery; the listing says it ships within 10 days of order confirmation. Shipping is shown as included. The listing states that the donation application cannot be canceled and the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returnedSource: the product description and notes on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- The gift field on Rakuten shows no mention of noshi, wrapping, or message cards: Not confirmed. The seller explains that it pleases people of a wide range of generations, from children to older adults. The images on the listing include text about an original package design for gifts and a wisteria-colored box. We found no statement on whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’sSource: the product description and product images on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing gives 株式会社ビオスタイル (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City). The provider field gives 株式会社ビオスタイル (GOOD NATURE STATION ONLINE dedicated inquiry desk)Source: the manufacturer field of the product description and the provider information on the listing (viewed November 7, 2026)
- Shop
- Kyoto City, Kyoto (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the size you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 57 reviews | November 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 39 / ★4: 15 / ★3: 3 / ★2: 0 / ★1: 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 7, 2026)
Range read: all 57 reviews in the standard sort order (posted November 2021 to October 2026; the latest is from October 2026). There were no ★1 or ★2 reviews. The 3 ★3 reviews are included in the 57 above. These are trends within the range we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
The counts below are approximate numbers we counted after reading the text, and exclude posts only about delivery or shop service.
What Reviewers Praise
Cute, stylish appearance (about 28 of 57)
About 28 reviews mentioned the appearance, such as saying it looks stylish or cute, or that the pieces lined up in the box look beautiful. Most are ★5, but it also appears in ★3 reviews.
Satisfying, hearty single piece (about 16)
About 16 reviews said a single piece is satisfying, or that it is substantial and hearty to eat. They are mostly ★4 and ★5 reviews.
Repeat orders, choosing it every year (about 10)
About 10 reviews said they repeated the order, choose it as their thank-you gift every year, or were applying for the third time.
Gifts, presents to bring on a visit, sent to family (about 9)
About 9 reviews said they sent it to their parents’ home, brought it as a gift when visiting, or wrote that it seems good as a present (reviewers’ statements).
Elegant flavor that is not too sweet (about 7)
About 7 reviews said it is not too sweet and is elegant, or that the matcha is not too strong.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Each piece is large and hard to split in half (about 5)
About 5 reviews said each piece is larger than it looks, or that they wanted to split one in half to eat but found it hard to break. Most are ★4 and ★5 reviews, written alongside comments about the taste.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to compare the 3 flavors (praline, chocolate, and matcha) with the same number of each, and you want to choose either 6 or 12 pieces. If these 2 are your conditions, the listing’s description fits this thank-you gift as is (weak points: the size of each piece, and noshi and wrapping, are not confirmed).
- Rakuten’s rating is 4.63 / 5 (57 reviews). Among the 57 reviews we read, many mentioned appearance (about 28) and the heartiness of a single piece (about 16)
- The best-before date is 28 days from the shipping date; it arrives chilled, and the listing says it ships within 10 days of order confirmation
Other options: If you want frozen fresh daifuku, see Kyoto City 仁々木 Gion Pocchiri fruit daifuku (4, 6, 9, or 12 pieces).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 7, 2026). It reflects the trend within the range of reviews read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ page, furusato nozei donations are deducted from income tax for the year of the donation and from resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”, viewed November 7, 2026). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, your local municipality, or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Information as of: November 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “京都府京都市” (Kyoto City, Kyoto) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: About Tax Deductions”
