Izumisano City (Osaka Prefecture) is the local government that receives the donation for this furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift, frozen seasoned beef off-cuts (切り落とし). The ingredient field on the listing gives the origin of the raw beef as Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture and others, and states Izumisano City as the place of processing. The first thing to know is that this gift is not fresh beef: it is frozen seasoned beef (味付け加工肉, beef processed with seasoning), seasoned with kelp extract and shio-koji (salted rice koji) extract. The listing introduces it as 丸善味わい加工 (Maruzen Ajiwai Processing). It is labeled domestic Japanese beef, and no wagyu or brand-beef labeling is found. Among the low-rated reviews are posts from people who applied without realizing it was seasoned meat. In this article we organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews state into five points: contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are three: divided packs of 300g each, a choice of two types (off-cuts or for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu), and a choice of shipping timing.
At a Glance
Key points
- Frozen domestic Japanese beef off-cuts, seasoned with kelp extract and shio-koji extract. This is seasoned beef, not fresh beef: the ingredient field lists rice koji, salt, kelp extract and more
- Divided into packs of 300g each, in 5 sizes from 600g to 1.8kg. There are two types, off-cuts and for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, and both run from 600g (300g × 2) to 1.8kg (300g × 6)
- The best-before date is stated as 30 days from the shipping date. The listing says natural thawing in the refrigerator is best
- Rakuten rating 4.32 (5,758 reviews). Viewed November 5, 2026
Watch out for
- This is seasoned beef. Among the low-rated posts we read, some were from people who applied without knowing the meat was seasoned
- It is a “wakeari” item (a Japanese shopping label for items sold with a stated reason), a mix of various cuts, and the listing says the size of the pieces and the ratio of lean meat to fat can vary. Many of the low-rated posts mentioned a lot of fat
Suits: People who want 300g divided packs of off-cuts to use in stir-fried vegetables, gyudon (beef rice bowl), nikujaga (meat and potato stew) and similar dishes (uses the seller gives as examples)
The features come from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 5, 2026). The rating is Rakuten’s display (viewed November 5, 2026) and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
Basic Information
- Product name
- Domestic Japanese Beef Off-Cuts (Seasoned Beef, Wakeari), Choose from 600g to 1.8kg
- Donation recipient / provider
- Izumisano City, Osaka (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / provider 株式会社丸善食品
- Seasoning
- Yes. The listing states it is processed with seasoning from kelp extract and shio-koji extract (丸善味わい加工, Maruzen Ajiwai Processing)
- Amount
- 600g / 900g / 1.2kg / 1.5kg / 1.8kg (for both off-cuts and for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu)
- Per pack
- 300g (divided pack)
- Options
- Off-cuts / for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, amount, and shipping timing (earliest shipping, November, December, January, February)
- Storage
- Delivered frozen; the best-before date is stated as 30 days from the shipping date
- Allergen labeling
- Beef (as shown on the listing)
- Donation amount
- Varies by what you choose. Check on the listing
- Shipping
- The earliest is within 5 business days of payment confirmation. The listing says a delivery date or delivery month cannot be specified or changed
- Noshi / gifts
- not confirmed (no mention of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message card services was found)
This list transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The allergen labeling on the listing says the content shown is posted based on each provider’s designation. If you have allergies, 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”, accessed November 5, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (18 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
- Domestic Japanese Beef Off-Cuts (Seasoned Beef, Wakeari), Choose from 600g to 1.8kg (Izumisano City, Osaka, 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
- For both off-cuts and for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu: 600g (300g × 2) / 900g (300g × 3) / 1.2kg (300g × 4) / 1.5kg (300g × 5) / 1.8kg (300g × 6). The number of servings is not stated: not confirmedSource: the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Options
- Type: off-cuts (described as lightly seasoned and usable for stir-fries, nikujaga and similar dishes) / for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu (described as a 7:3 blend of lean meat and belly)
Amount: 600g / 900g / 1.2kg / 1.5kg / 1.8kg
Shipping timing: earliest shipping (within 5 business days of payment confirmation), or November, December 2026, January or February 2027 (check the listing for the months you can choose)Source: option fields and product description on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026) - Donation amount
- It differs by the combination of type, amount and shipping timing you choose. Because the amount changes, this article does not state it. Please check on the Rakuten listingSource: option fields on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Ingredients
- Off-cuts: beef (Miyazaki, Kagoshima and others), rice koji, salt, alcohol, kelp extract, pH adjuster (contains beef as part of the ingredients); place of processing: Izumisano City
For sukiyaki and shabu-shabu: domestic Japanese beef [shoulder or round, belly] (Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture and others), rice koji, salt, alcohol, kelp extract / pH adjuster (contains beef as part of the ingredients)Source: notes field on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026) - Allergen labeling
- Beef. The listing says the content shown is posted based on each provider’s designationSource: the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Storage method
- The delivery temperature zone is stated as frozen. The storage temperature figure is not confirmedSource: the listing
- Best-before date
- Stated as 30 days from the shipping dateSource: the listing
- Thawing
- The listing says natural thawing in the refrigerator is bestSource: product description on the listing
- After opening
- The shelf life after thawing is not confirmed. The listing says that because this is seasoned beef it contains moisture, so frost may form on the wrap, which does not affect qualitySource: product description on the listing
- Raw-material origin
- Off-cuts are stated as beef (Miyazaki, Kagoshima and others), and for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu as domestic Japanese beef (Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture and others). The label is domestic Japanese beef, and no wagyu or brand description was foundSource: notes field on the listing
- Place of processing
- Stated as Izumisano City. The listing says that raw materials are sourced from outside the city and that every step, from sorting and cutting through the original seasoning process to packing and shipping, is carried out inside the citySource: notes field on the listing and the explanation of why it counts as a local product
- Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)
- It is described as frozen seasoned beef. We found no guidance on whether heating is needed or whether it can be eaten raw. The listing says the off-cuts can simply be stir-fried with vegetables, and the sukiyaki and shabu-shabu type can be used as it is for sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. It also says the seasoning is mild, so you can add more seasoning to tasteSource: product description and FAQ on the listing
- Reason for “wakeari”
- The listing says that because various cuts (round, shoulder, belly and others) are used, the size of the pieces varies and the ratio of lean meat to fat may be uneven. It also says taste and quality are not affectedSource: product description and FAQ on the listing
- Delivery
- The delivery method is not stated: not confirmed. The listing says delivery to a drop-off location (okihai) or a delivery box is not possible, that a delivery date or delivery month cannot be specified or changed, and that for earliest-shipping items an absence date or a change of delivery address cannot be set. It also says that cancelling a donation application and changing or returning the thank-you gift are not possibleSource: notes field on the listing
- Shipping time
- Earliest shipping is within 5 business days of payment confirmation; if you choose a month, it ships within the month you chose. It also says that for earliest shipping, around Golden Week, Obon and the year-end and New Year holidays, shipping takes up to 14 days. The application deadline is not confirmedSource: option fields and notes field on the listing (viewed November 5, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The provider is stated as 株式会社丸善食品. Whether it is the manufacturer or processor, and the provider’s location, are not confirmedSource: provider field on the listing
- Shop
- Izumisano City, Osaka (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. Rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. What follows is a tendency within the range we read, and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.32 / 5 | 5,758 | November 5, 2026 |
Breakdown of ratings: ★5 3,454 / ★4 1,482 / ★3 355 / ★2 151 / ★1 316 (Rakuten Ichiba’s display. Viewed November 5, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted November 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026; 47 were ★5 and 13 were ★4), the first 30 of the ★1 reviews (posted December 2025 to November 2026; latest November 2026) and the first 30 of the ★2 reviews (posted June 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), 120 in total. This is a tendency within the range we read and does not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
The first 60 reviews in the default order contain no ★3 or lower, so the points of concern were organized from the 60 reviews in ★1 and ★2 combined. The reviews also include posts about specifications no longer on the current listing (earlier specification names). The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text, and do not include posts that only mention delivery or packaging.
What Reviewers Praise
Easy to use in divided portions (about 19 of the 60 in the default order)
About 19 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mentioned how convenient the divided portions are, such as being able to thaw only what you need, or packs that are separate and easy to use up.
Easy to use in many dishes (about 15)
About 15 of the 60 mentioned using it for gyudon, sukiyaki-style dishes, nikujaga, stir-fried vegetables and the like (the reviewers’ own accounts). Some posts also say the seasoning was not strong.
Tender (7)
7 of the 60 said the meat was tender.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat (about 18 of the 60 in ★1 and ★2)
About 18 of the 60 reviews in ★1 and ★2 combined said that, although the meat looked mostly lean, there was a lot of fat on the underside or inside of the pack, and that removing it left about half the amount. Some wrote that there seemed to be more fat than before.
How to check: the listing’s explanation that the cuts are a mix and the ratio of lean meat to fat can vary is summarized in the “Reason for ‘wakeari’” row of the details under “Basic Information” in this article.
Tough or dry (about 12)
About 12 of the 60 in ★1 and ★2 combined said the meat was tough and hard to bite through, had gristle left, or was dry. Some posts say it was edible when simmered.
How to check: that this is seasoned beef and a mix of cuts is summarized in the “Ingredients,” “Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)” and “Reason for ‘wakeari’” rows of the details under “Basic Information.”
Applied without knowing it was seasoned beef (about 6)
About 6 of the 60 in ★1 and ★2 combined said they applied without realizing it was seasoned or processed meat and found it different from what they expected. Some wrote that they noticed only afterward that seasonings were in the ingredients.
How to check: that this is seasoned beef is stated at the start of this article, in the “Seasoning” row of “Basic Information,” and in the “Ingredients” row of the details.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026)
Summary: Is This Thank-You Gift the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want seasoned domestic Japanese beef off-cuts in divided 300g packs, and you want to use them in stir-fried vegetables, gyudon, nikujaga and similar dishes. If those are your two conditions, this thank-you gift fits within what the listing states (weak point: it is a mix of cuts, and some reviewers said certain packs had a lot of fat).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.32 / 5 (5,758 reviews). In the 120 reviews we read, some mentioned how easy the divided portions are to use (about 19 of the 60 in the default order) and how easily it works in many dishes (about 15)
- You can choose the type (off-cuts or for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu), the amount from 5 sizes between 600g and 1.8kg, and the shipping timing from earliest shipping or November to February
Other ways to choose: for wagyu off-cuts, see Yoshinogari Town Saga-Produced Wagyu Off-Cuts 1kg (500g × 2); for wakeari lean sliced beef, see Hida City Wakeari Hida Gyu Lean Sliced Beef for Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu 500g.
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 5, 2026). The review trends are tendencies within the range we read and do not necessarily represent the current condition of the product.
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications states that furusato nozei donations are deducted from the income tax for the year of the donation and from the resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, accessed November 5, 2026). The deduction amount and procedures differ by person, so please check with the ministry, your local government or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 5, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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This article organizes information published on the furusato nozei listing and review sites. Information on the thank-you gift such as the 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: November 5, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Izumisano City, Osaka” listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan “About Allergen Labeling,” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
