This is a thank-you gift from furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) for Yoshinogari Town (吉野ヶ里町) in Saga Prefecture, and the provider is 石丸食肉産業株式会社. “佐賀産和牛” (Saga-produced Wagyu) in the product name is how the listing shows it; a labeling of the origin of ingredients and the processing location are Not confirmed. This article covers the 1kg (500g × 2) option, one of eight amounts. It is frozen beef kiriotoshi (off-cuts), and you choose the shipping month when you apply. We have organized what the Rakuten listing and reviews say under five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gifting and reviews. The features we could confirm on the listing are the 500g portions and the choice of shipping month.
At a Glance
Key points
- 1kg comes as 500g × 2 portions. You can choose from eight amounts from 500g to 2.3kg (some amounts come in 300g packs)
- You choose the shipping month when you apply. The months you can choose are November, December and January to August. The listing says it may take 2–3 months to ship
- Off-cuts of momo (round), ude (shoulder clod), bara (short plate) and other parts. The listing says they can be used for gyudon (beef rice bowl), stir-fried vegetables, yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat), curry and more
- Rakuten rating 4.35 (1432 reviews). Viewed October 22, 2026. We read 120 reviews, and they may not reflect the product’s current condition
Watch out for
- The listing says that because various parts are used, the size of the pieces and the ratio of red meat to fat vary
- The listing says delivery dates and days of the week cannot be specified. The December shipping slot was shown as sold out for all amounts (viewed October 22, 2026)
- We did not find any noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message card options on the listing
Suits: People who want to receive beef off-cuts they can use 500g at a time, for everyday cooking
The features are from the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 22, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 22, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 佐賀産和牛 切り落とし 1kg（500g×2） (Saga-Produced Wagyu Off-Cuts 1kg, 500g × 2)
- Municipality / Provider
- Yoshinogari Town, Saga (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) / Provider: 石丸食肉産業株式会社
- Amount
- 1kg (500g × 2)
- Options
- Eight amounts; shipping month (November, December, January to August)
- Storage
- The listing says frozen
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says 90 days frozen from the processing date
- Part
- Momo, ude, bara and others
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- Shipping
- Shipped in turn in the shipping month you choose. May take 2–3 months
- Noshi / Gifting
- We did not find any noshi, wrapping or card options
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
The listing does not give ingredients or allergen labeling. If you have allergies, please ask the provider before applying to donate, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 22, 2026).
See the transcription of the listing, sources and details of “Not confirmed” (15 items)
This list transcribes what the listing says. However, “Not confirmed” and our own notes are Ochinity’s wording.
- Product Name
- 佐賀産和牛 切り落とし 1kg（500g×2） (Yoshinogari Town, Saga, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Here we show only the part that is the product name.
- Amount
- 1kg (500g × 2). The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Options
- Amount: 500g / 600g (300g × 2) / 1kg (500g × 2) / 1.2kg (300g × 4) / 1.5kg (500g × 3) / 1.8kg (300g × 6) / 2kg (500g × 4) / 2.3kg (500g × 4 + 300g)
Shipping month: November, December (excluding December 23 to January 3), January to AugustSource: selection field and product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026) - Storage Method
- The listing says frozen. The storage temperature figure is Not confirmedSource: product information on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- The listing says 90 days frozen from the processing dateSource: product description on the listing
- Part
- The listing says various parts are used, such as momo (round), ude (shoulder clod) and bara (short plate). It says that because of this, the size of the pieces may vary and the ratio of red meat to fat may be unevenSource: notes on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Thawing
- We did not find any guidance on how to thaw it or how long it keeps after thawing, so this is Not confirmed
- Origin of Ingredients
- We did not find a field for the origin of ingredients, so it is Not confirmed. The product name and the place-of-origin field in the product information say 佐賀産和牛 (Saga-produced Wagyu) and Saga (as shown on the listing)Source: product name and product information on the listing
- Processing Location
- Not confirmed (we did not find it on the listing)
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Frozen beef off-cuts. The listing says they can be used for gyudon (beef rice bowl), stir-fried vegetables, yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat), bulgogi, curry, hayashi rice (Japanese-style hashed beef on rice), qingjiao rousi (Chinese pepper steak stir-fry) and more. We did not find any guidance on whether it needs to be cooked or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Delivery
- The listing says it arrives frozen. It says delivery dates and days of the week cannot be specified. It says that if there are days you will be away, you should let them know in the remarks field or similar when you applySource: product description on the listing (delivery timing and notes)
- Shipping Time
- The listing says that after payment is confirmed, it is shipped in turn in the shipping month you choose. It also says that because of the large number of applications, shipping may take about 2–3 months. The December shipping slot was shown as sold out for all amounts. The shipping time shown may changeSource: product description and selection field on the listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The listing gives the provider as 石丸食肉産業株式会社. Its role, such as manufacturer or processor, and its address are Not confirmedSource: product description and product information on the listing
- Shop
- Yoshinogari Town, Saga (Rakuten Furusato Nozei)
- Noshi / Gifting
- We did not find any noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message card options on the listing. We also did not find any mention of a gift boxSource: listing (viewed October 22, 2026)
Donation amounts may differ by portal and by the amount you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. Ratings are as of the date viewed and change afterward. The following are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.35 / 5 | 1432 | October 22, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 919 / ★4 298 / ★3 86 / ★2 59 / ★1 70 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 22, 2026)
Reviews read: the first 60 in the default sort order (posted October 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026), 30 of the 70 ★1 reviews (posted September 2022 to June 2025) and 30 of the 59 ★2 reviews (posted March 2022 to July 2026), 120 in total. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate, based on reading the review text. They exclude reviews from people who had not eaten it yet and reviews only about delivery or the municipality’s handling. Reviews were counted regardless of the amount chosen.
What Reviewers Praise
Usable in many dishes (about 23 of 60)
About 23 of the 60 default-order reviews said they used it for gyudon, curry, sukiyaki, nikujaga (Japanese meat and potato stew) and so on.
Easy to use in portions (about 18)
About 18 of the 60 default-order reviews said the 500g or 300g packs were easy to use.
Tender (about 16)
About 16 of the 60 default-order reviews said the meat was tender.
Repeat applications (about 28)
About 28 of the 60 default-order reviews said they apply for it every year or have ordered it many times.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat (about 21 of 30 ★1 reviews, about 17 of 30 ★2 reviews)
About 21 of the 30 ★1 reviews and about 17 of the 30 ★2 reviews said there was a lot of fat at the bottom or inside of the pack. These were posted from 2022 to July 2026; those posted on or after October 22, 2024 number about 5 among the ★1 reviews and about 4 among the ★2 reviews. In the 60 default-order reviews, there were about 2.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the ratio of red meat to fat is summarized under “Part” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Small pieces (about 5 of 30 ★1 reviews, about 9 of 30 ★2 reviews)
About 5 of the 30 ★1 reviews and about 9 of the 30 ★2 reviews said there were many small scraps or trimmings. These were posted from January 2023 to December 2025.
How to check: the listing’s guidance on the size of the pieces is summarized under “Part” in this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Deciding factors: You want to use up beef 500g at a time, and you want to decide for yourself which month you receive it. If these two are your conditions, this thank-you gift, which arrives as 500g × 2 and for which you choose the shipping month when you apply, fits.
- 1kg comes as 500g × 2 portions, and the listing says the best-before date is 90 days frozen from the processing date
- You can choose the shipping month from November, December and January to August. The listing says it may take 2–3 months to ship
- The Rakuten rating is 4.35 / 5 (1432 reviews). In the 60 default-order reviews we read, reviewers said it was usable in many dishes (about 23) and easy to use in portions (about 18)
Other options (both are thank-you gifts from other municipalities): If you want to choose sukiyaki or yakiniku cuts and also use a subscription (3, 6 or 12 deliveries), see Genkai Town Saga Beef Akami Slices; if you want akami (red meat) slices in 400g packs, see Nichinan City Miyazaki Gyu Akami Slices 800g (400g × 2).
This section is based on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 22, 2026). Review trends are within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explains that the deduction is taken from income tax for the year in which you make the furusato nozei donation, and from resident tax for the following fiscal year (source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”, viewed October 22, 2026). Deduction amounts and procedures differ from person to person, so please check with the ministry, your local municipality or the tax office.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 22, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you apply.
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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 22, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “佐賀県吉野ヶ里町” (Yoshinogari Town, Saga) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, “How Furusato Nozei Works: Tax Deductions”
