“Hokkaido” in the shop name “Hokkaido Meibutsu Matsuo Jingisukan Tsuhan (北海道名物松尾ジンギスカン通販)” is part of the shop’s name and does not indicate where the mutton comes from (the country of origin of the ingredients is labeled as Australia or New Zealand). Matsuo Jingisukan’s seasoned mutton (味付マトン) 350g is seasoned mutton that arrives frozen. In this article, we have organized the information published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and review page into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The same shop also sells a different product, seasoned lamb (味付ラム) 350g, but this article covers the seasoned mutton. The manufacturer and the location of the manufacturing facility could not be found on the product page and are not confirmed.
What We Confirmed
- The amount and how many servings it makes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public 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 | 松尾ジンギスカン 味付マトン 350g（冷凍） (Matsuo Jingisukan Seasoned Mutton 350g, frozen) |
|---|---|
| Name | 味付マトン 350g (seasoned mutton, 350g)Source: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description). Viewed October 3, 2026 |
| Amount | 350g. We could not find any indication on the product page of how many servings it makesSource: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Storage Method | At −18℃ or below. The product page says that after thawing it should be kept at 6℃ or below and eaten within 3 days (within 1 day after opening)Source: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Best-Before Date | 180 days including the date of manufactureSource: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Country of Origin | Australia or New ZealandSource: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed (we could not find the location of the manufacturing facility on the product page) |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required) | Seasoned mutton, delivered frozen. The product page does not clearly state whether heating is required, so this is not confirmed. The seller describes eating it by simmering vegetables of your choice in the sauceSource: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Thawing Method | Not confirmed (only the storage conditions after thawing are described) |
| Shipping | Frozen delivery (shipping temperature range: frozen)Source: the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed |
| Shop | Hokkaido Meibutsu Matsuo Jingisukan Tsuhan / 北海道名物松尾ジンギスカン通販 (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
According to the product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, the ingredients are listed as mutton (羊肉), apple, onion, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, mixed citrus juice, spices / seasoning (amino acids), and the allergen labeling states that it contains wheat, soy, orange, and apple.
Wheat is one of the specified raw materials that must be labeled under Japan’s Food Labeling Act, and soy, orange, and apple are among the items recommended for labeling as materials equivalent to specified raw materials. If you have an allergy to any of these, please contact the seller before purchasing, or check the food information label on the product once it arrives. The product page also advises checking the labeling on the product you receive, because the packaging may differ due to product revisions and similar changes.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 3, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | 350g. The number of servings is not stated | The Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description). Viewed October 3, 2026 |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | At −18℃ or below, with a best-before date of 180 days including the date of manufacture. After thawing, keep at 6℃ or below and eat within 3 days (within 1 day after opening), according to the product page | The Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Mutton in a sauce made with apple, onion, soy sauce, and other ingredients. Labeled as containing wheat, soy, orange, and apple | The Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No indication that noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping, or message cards are supported. It arrives by frozen delivery | The Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba review rating is 4.57/5 (37 reviews). We read 36 of the 37 reviews displayed in the default sort order (posted between February 2015 and January 2026, with the latest post in January 2026). Many of the posts are several years old or more, and these trends do not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. Among the 36 reviews we read, comments that the taste is unchanged from long ago and nostalgic, and that the sauce soaks into the vegetables too and makes them easy to eat, stood out. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 3, 2026; 36 reviews checked) |
Suitable as a Gift?
On the Rakuten Ichiba product page, we could not find any indication that this product supports noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping, or message cards. Whether it comes in a gift box is also not stated on the product page, so this is not confirmed. It arrives by frozen delivery.
If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points before purchasing can help avoid mix-ups.
- Whether you need noshi or wrapping (we could not find any indication that this product supports them)
- Since it arrives by frozen delivery, whether you can specify a date and time when the recipient can receive it
- Whether the recipient can cook it (whether heating is required and how to thaw it are not clearly stated on the product page, so these are not confirmed)
Among the 36 reviews we read, there was one post saying it was bought as a Mother’s Day gift (this does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition). This is the buyer’s own way of using it, and the product is not described as being suited for gifts (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 3, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by point. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.57 / 5 | 37 | October 3, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5 stars: 24 / 4 stars: 11 / 3 stars: 1 / 2 stars: 1 / 1 star: 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 3, 2026)
Range read: 36 of the 37 reviews displayed in the default sort order (posted between February 2015 and January 2026, with the latest in January 2026). Only 3 posts date from October 2024 onward; older posts make up most of them. This is the trend within the range we read, and it does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
A taste that has not changed over the years
Among the 36 reviews we read, 9 posts said the taste felt the same as what they had eaten before, or that it was a nostalgic taste (0 of these from the last 2 years). Some are written as a taste they were familiar with from when they lived in Hokkaido, or as something they never fail to eat at New Year.
A sauce that goes well with vegetables
8 of the 36 posts said that when they ate the grilled meat and vegetables together, the sauce soaked into the vegetables too and made them easy to eat (1 of these from the last 2 years). Some say they enjoyed even the sauce-soaked vegetables, such as bean sprouts and mushrooms they added.
Odor and gaminess not bothersome
4 of the 36 posts said the odor and gaminess of the meat were not bothersome (1 of these from the last 2 years). They are written to the effect that it could be eaten with less smell than they had imagined.
Mutton character and preference for mutton
4 of the 36 posts said they liked the characteristic flavor of sheep meat, or that they preferred mutton to lamb (0 of these from the last 2 years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026; 36 reviews checked)
What Reviewers Note
Toughness of the meat
2 of the 36 reviews we read said the meat was slightly tough, or that lamb was more tender. Both were 4-star posts, from 2017 and 2018. None of the posts from the last 2 years made a remark to the same effect.
There was one post each with a rating of 3 and a rating of 2, and none with a rating of 1. In addition, there was one post each saying the gaminess did not suit a child, that the amount of sauce felt large relative to the meat, that the price was a concern, and that it compared unfavorably with seasoned mutton from other shops. Because these are not remarks shared by two or more posts, we have not organized them as points.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026; 36 reviews checked)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to eat seasoned mutton at home
- Want to simmer vegetables in the sauce along with the meat (the way the seller describes eating it)
- Want to keep it frozen and thaw it when you want to eat it
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a wheat, soy, orange, or apple allergy
- Want to use it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (we could not find any indication that it is supported)
- Find it hard to plan to finish it within 3 days after thawing (within 1 day after opening)
- Want to check instructions on whether heating is required and how to thaw it on the product page before purchasing
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 3, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 350g of seasoned mutton arrives frozen. Store at −18℃ or below; the best-before date is 180 days including the date of manufacture. After thawing, the product page advises eating it within 3 days (within 1 day after opening)
- Whether heating is required and how to thaw it are not clearly stated on the product page and are not confirmed. The seller describes simmering vegetables of your choice in the sauce to eat them. Among reviews, comments that the taste is unchanged from long ago and that the sauce soaks into the vegetables are the most common
- We could not find any indication that noshi, gift wrapping, or message cards are supported. It is labeled as containing wheat, soy, orange, and apple
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and review page. Product information such as the amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s labeling for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 3, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Hokkaido Meibutsu Matsuo Jingisukan Tsuhan (北海道名物松尾ジンギスカン通販)” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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