The Okinawa Agu Pork Shabu-shabu Loin, Belly, Shoulder (ude) and Round (momo) Taste-Comparison Set, a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift from Nanjo City, Okinawa, is frozen pork sliced for shabu-shabu, available in two sizes: 1.2kg and 2.8kg. This article organizes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and in its reviews into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and number of servings
- 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 | Okinawa Agu Pork Shabu-shabu Loin, Belly, Shoulder (ude) and Round (momo) Taste-Comparison Set (Nanjo City, Furusato Nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string of search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
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| Name | 沖縄あぐーしゃぶしゃぶ用ロース・バラ・ウデ・モモ食べ比べセット (Okinawa Agu shabu-shabu loin, belly, shoulder and round taste-comparison set)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Amount | Choose from 1.2kg (belly, loin, shoulder and round, 300g each, 4 packs in total) or 2.8kg (belly 500g, loin 500g, shoulder 300g × 3 packs, round 300g × 3 packs, 8 packs in total). The number of servings is not stated and is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and the delivery-contents guide image (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Donation Amount | It differs depending on the quantity you choose. The amount is not listed in this article. Please check the latest donation amount on the listing page at the link aboveSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Storage Method | FrozenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Best-Before Date | 180 days from the processing date. The product page states that it is shown on the product labelSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Thawing Method | The product page describes two methods: moving the pack to the refrigerator and thawing it for half a day to one day, or thawing it under running water while still in the pack. It advises against leaving it at room temperature, because more drip comes out and the texture suffers. How long it keeps after thawing, and precautions after opening, are not confirmedSource: guide image on the product page (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | The origin is shown as Okinawa Prefecture. The ingredient is pork. Whether additives are listed is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmedWe could not find the processor’s address on the product page. |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | It arrives frozen, as slices for shabu-shabu. We could not find any guidance from the seller on whether it can be eaten raw or needs to be cookedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product name and product page description |
| Shipping | FrozenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Shipping Time | The product page states that delivery takes around one month after payment is confirmed. It also states that, depending on the period, shipping may take more than one monthSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 5, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社沖縄県食肉センター is listed as the processor. Which of manufacturer, seller and processor it is, and its address, are not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and business information |
| Shop | 沖縄県南城市 (Nanjo City, Okinawa) (Rakuten Ichiba; furusato nozei thank-you gift) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the quantity you choose, and may change. Please check the latest donation amount and availability at the link above.
The product description says the set is made from agu, a native Okinawan breed, packaged for shabu-shabu (the shop’s description; source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 5, 2026). The product page also states that, for orders from August 15, 2024 (Reiwa 6) onward, the shikuwasa ponzu sauce is not included in the set (same source).
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredient is pork, and the allergen-labeling field lists pork. The listing page carries a note that this information was posted according to each business’s designation and is not a guarantee of its content. We found no place where the descriptions on the product page contradict each other. Additives and the full text of the food labeling are not confirmed.
If you are concerned about allergies, please contact the business before donating, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 5, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
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| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | Choose 1.2kg (4 cuts × 300g) or 2.8kg (8 packs). The number of servings is not stated | Rakuten Ichiba product page description and delivery-contents guide image |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Frozen. The best-before date is stated as 180 days from the processing date. How long it keeps after thawing is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description and guide image |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | The ingredient is pork, and the allergen labeling also lists pork. Additives are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | We could not find any mention of noshi, wrapping or message cards. The page states that requests written in the remarks field cannot be accommodated | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.43 out of 5 (88 reviews). We read 60 reviews in Rakuten’s standard sort order (posted from December 2020 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), plus all 3 one-star, all 4 two-star and all 6 three-star reviews. What follows is a trend within what we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current state. Many comments mention the sweetness of the fat, the generous amount and how easy the small packs are to use, and posts saying the reviewer has ordered repeatedly also stand out. As a concern, about 14 posts said the shoulder (ude) and round (momo) cuts were thick or firm | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 5, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We could not find any mention of noshi, wrapping or message cards on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. Nor did we find any guidance on giving a furusato nozei thank-you gift to another person (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 5, 2026).
- Noshi: whether it is supported, and the types of wording, are not confirmed
- Wrapping and gift box: not confirmed
- Message card and name printing: not confirmed
- Handling of requests: the page states that requests written in the remarks field cannot be accommodated
- Delivery address: we could not find a statement on whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed)
The product page states that donation applications cannot be canceled, and that the thank-you gift cannot be changed or returned. If you plan to use it as a gift, please check how noshi, wrapping and delivery addresses are handled on the listing page before applying. Among the reviews we read, 1 post said the reviewer sent it to someone outside the prefecture and they were pleased (source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 5, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time we accessed them and change afterward. What follows is a trend within what we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.43 / 5 | 88 | October 5, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 61 / ★4: 14 / ★3: 6 / ★2: 4 / ★1: 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 5, 2026)
Reviews read: 60 in the standard sort order (out of 88 applicable; posted from December 2020 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026), plus all 3 one-star reviews (January–February 2023), all 4 two-star reviews (June 2021 to February 2025) and all 6 three-star reviews (July 2022 to September 2024), 73 in total. Because the one- and two-star reviews together came to fewer than 10, we also read the three-star reviews. This is a trend within what we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
What Reviewers Praise
Sweet fat that is not heavy
12 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order mentioned the sweetness of the fat, or that the fat is not heavy even though it is there (6 of them were posted within the last 2 years).
Generous amount and easy-to-use small packs
17 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order said the amount is generous, or that the small packs are easy to use (7 of them were posted within the last 2 years).
Tenderness and no unpleasant smell
7 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order said it is tender (3 of them were posted within the last 2 years). 3 posts also said there was no unpleasant smell.
Repeat orders
17 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order said the reviewer orders every year or has ordered several times (5 of them were posted within the last 2 years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Thickness and firmness of the shoulder (ude) and round (momo)
About 14 of the 73 reviews we read said the shoulder (ude) or round (momo) was a little thick, or firm, for shabu-shabu (4 of them were posted within the last 2 years). All 3 one-star reviews were posted in the winter of 2023, and there are no one-star reviews from the last 2 years.
A lot of fat
About 5 of the roughly 70 reviews (the 60 in the standard sort order plus the two- and three-star reviews) said there was a lot of fat (1 to 2 of them were posted within the last 2 years).
Time until delivery
2 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order said it took about one month from ordering to delivery. Both were posted between December 2022 and January 2023. There are also recent posts saying it arrived quickly after ordering, so it varies by period.
How to check: the shipping time is summarized in the “Shipping Time” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Among past posts (from about 2021 to 2023), 8 mention ponzu sauce, but the product page states that, for orders from August 15, 2024 onward, the shikuwasa ponzu sauce is not included in the set. Because this differs from the current contents of the set, we did not count it as a review viewpoint.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 5, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to compare the four cuts (loin, belly, shoulder and round) as slices for shabu-shabu
- Want to use frozen pork divided into small packs over several meals
- Can accept a thank-you gift that takes around one month to ship
Who Should Be Careful
- Want to know the number of servings before deciding (not stated)
- Expect thin slices for the shoulder (ude) and round (momo) (some posts say they were thick or firm)
- Want to check how long it keeps after thawing and precautions after opening before applying (not confirmed, so you need to check on the listing page)
- Want to give it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (not stated)
- Want to change the quantity or cancel after applying for the donation (the page states this is not possible)
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- Choose 1.2kg (4 cuts × 300g) or 2.8kg (8 packs). It is stored frozen, the best-before date is stated as 180 days from the processing date, and shipping is stated to take around one month after payment is confirmed
- The number of servings, how long it keeps after thawing, additives, place of processing, and noshi, wrapping and message cards are not confirmed. The allergen labeling lists pork
- Many reviews mention the sweetness of the fat, the generous amount and the easy-to-use small packs, while about 14 posts said the shoulder (ude) and round (momo) were thick or firm (a trend within what we read, not necessarily the product’s current state)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the listing 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 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “沖縄県南城市” (Nanjo City, Okinawa) product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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