“ばあむくん かため” (Baamukun Katame), a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) thank-you gift from Fujieda, Shizuoka, is a room-temperature delivery of one box of baumkuchen of about 275g. The listing states a best-before date of within 1 month and shipping about 1 week to 2 months after payment is confirmed. Using the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and its reviews, we organized five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many 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 listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Baumkuchen Hard, 1 piece (ばあむくん かため, Baamukun Katame; Fujieda, Shizuoka; 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. The product name also includes wording that touts an award, but because the organizer, category, and date are not given, this article does not treat it as an achievement. |
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| Name | Baumkuchen (バウムクーヘン)Source: product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Amount | 1 box (about 275g). The product size is 4cm high and 14cm in diameter, and the gift box measures 17.5cm wide × 16.5cm deep × 5.5cm high. No serving count is given: not confirmedSource: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | There is only one option field for the specification, and we found no difference in contents depending on the choiceSource: option display on the listing (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Donation amount | ¥6,000 (Rakuten Furusato Nozei, as of October 9, 2026)Source: option display on the listing (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Storage | The listing advises storing it in a cool place at 25°C or below, away from high temperature and humiditySource: product description on the listing |
| Best-before date | Within 1 month (3 weeks in summer)Source: product description on the listing |
| Precautions after opening | The listing advises storing it in the refrigerator or similar after opening and eating it soonSource: remarks in the product description on the listing |
| Origin of raw materials | not confirmedWe found no ingredients field on the listing |
| Place of processing | The country of manufacture is shown as Japan. The specific location, such as the prefecture, is not confirmedSource: product specifications field on the listing |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The catchphrase describes it as a slightly firm baumkuchen. There is no statement on whether cooking is required, and the description says that warming it slightly brings out more flavorSource: catchphrase and product description on the listing (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Delivery | Room-temperature deliverySource: product description on the listing |
| Shipping time | The listing says about 1 week to 2 months after payment is confirmed. A date and time can be specified from 2 weeks after payment is confirmed, by writing your request in the option field or the remarks field. The listing says that if payment cannot be confirmed 2 weeks before the specified date, the specified date may not be accepted. The shipping time shown may changeSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 9, 2026) |
| Noshi / wrapping | Noshi (gift wrapping label) is available only as blank noshi (空熨斗), and a name cannot be written on it. If you want it, write “熨斗” (noshi) in the remarks field when applying. The packaging is a gift box, and the box dimensions are givenSource: remarks in the product description on the listing |
| Manufacturer | The business operator is 株式会社茶蔵. Whether it is the manufacturer or the seller, and its location, are not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (business operator) |
| Shop | Fujieda, Shizuoka (静岡県藤枝市) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
We found no ingredients field on the listing. The ingredients are not confirmed. As for allergens, the remarks in the product description state that it contains eggs, wheat, milk, and almonds. The classification of designated allergens and the other ingredients and additives are not confirmed.
If you are concerned about allergies, check the labeling on the listing before applying for the donation, and be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 9, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | 1 box (about 275g). No serving count is given | Product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store in a cool place at 25°C or below, away from high temperature and humidity. Best-before date within 1 month (3 weeks in summer). After opening, store in the refrigerator or similar and eat soon | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Ingredient list not confirmed. Labeled as containing eggs, wheat, milk, and almonds | Remarks in the product description on the listing (no ingredients field found) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Blank noshi only (a name cannot be written). Comes in a gift box. Message card: not confirmed | Remarks in the product description on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.56/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (241 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to May 2026; latest May 2026), plus all 2 of the 1★ reviews, all 1 of the 2★ reviews, and all 12 of the 3★ reviews. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Some reviews mention the outer texture, eating it warmed, the aroma of butter and almonds, and the box, while the 1★ and 3★ reviews voice complaints about hardness and dryness | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 9, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The remarks on the listing say that only blank noshi (gift wrapping label) is available and that a name cannot be written on it. If you want it, write “熨斗” (noshi) in the remarks field when applying. The product description gives the gift box dimensions (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 9, 2026).
- Noshi: blank noshi only. A name cannot be written
- Wrapping / gift box: comes in a gift box (box 17.5cm wide × 16.5cm deep × 5.5cm high). Any separate gift wrapping: not confirmed
- Message card: not confirmed
- Delivery address: we found no statement on the listing about whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed)
6 of the 60 reviews we read said a paper bag or handbag was included (the listing has no mention of a paper bag or handbag: not confirmed). The listing says that cancellations, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible after applying for a furusato nozei donation. If you plan to use it as a gift, check how noshi, wrapping, and the delivery address are handled on the listing before applying.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. We read 75 reviews in total, and the following are trends within what we read. They may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.56 / 5 | 241 | October 9, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 154 / 4★ 72 / 3★ 12 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 2 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 9, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to May 2026; latest May 2026), all 2 of the 1★ reviews (posted March 2024 to December 2024), all 1 of the 2★ reviews (posted December 2024), and all 12 of the 3★ reviews (posted October 2023 to October 2025), 75 in total. Because the 1★ and 2★ reviews together number fewer than 10, we also read the 3★ reviews. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Texture outside and inside
About 10 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it is crispy outside and moist and chewy inside (all posted within the last two years).
Eating it warmed changes it
About 13 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that warming it slightly in a toaster or oven makes it more fragrant or softer (all posted within the last two years). The description on the listing also says that warming it slightly brings out more flavor.
Aroma of butter and almonds
About 9 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the aroma of butter or the fragrance of almonds (all posted within the last two years).
Gift box and appearance
About 12 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the box is sturdy or stylish, that the tree-stump look is cute, or that it seems usable as a gift (all posted within the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 9, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Hard or dry
Both of the 2 reviews rated 1★ said it was hard or dry (1 of them posted within the last two years). 4 of the 12 reviews rated 3★ also said it was harder than expected or dry. 1 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that people who usually eat soft baumkuchen may find it a matter of taste. On the other hand, all of the 60 reviews in the default order are 4★ or 5★, so opinions are divided.
How to check: the “ハード” and “かため” (hard) wording in the product name is in the “Product name” row of “Basic Information”, and the catchphrase description is in the “Condition / how to eat” row.
Small or not much
The one review rated 2★ said it felt small when opened and not substantial enough (posted within the last two years). 2 of the 60 reviews in the default order also said it felt a little small or that they wanted a bit more thickness.
How to check: the amount (about 275g) and product size are summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 9, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to try a firmer baumkuchen
- People who want to try eating it warmed too (the description on the listing mentions it)
- People who want to receive it by room-temperature delivery
- People who want to receive it in a gift box
- People who can allow for the shipping estimate of about 1 week to 2 months after payment is confirmed
Who Should Be Careful
- People with egg, wheat, milk, or almond allergies (it is labeled as containing these)
- People who want to know the ingredient list before deciding (not confirmed)
- People who prefer a moist, soft baumkuchen (some reviews voice complaints about hardness and dryness)
- People who need a name-printed noshi (only blank noshi is available, and a name cannot be written)
- People who may need to change or return it after applying (the listing says cancellations, changes of the gift, and returns are not possible)
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 9, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- The amount is 1 box (about 275g), delivered at room temperature. The best-before date is stated as within 1 month (3 weeks in summer), and shipping is stated as about 1 week to 2 months after payment is confirmed
- The ingredient list is not confirmed. It is labeled as containing eggs, wheat, milk, and almonds, so check the listing before applying and the label once it arrives
- Some reviews mention the outer texture, eating it warmed, the aroma, and the box, while the 1★ and 3★ reviews voice complaints about hardness and dryness, so opinions are divided
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 9, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “静岡県藤枝市” (Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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