Jan 18, 2025
What are your recommendations for Furusato Nozei?
This was our first time receiving Furusato Nozei gifts. We placed orders for fresh fruits since they tend to be quite expensive here in Tokyo so we don't tend to buy them often during our regular grocery shopping. Over the years what has been your best experiences while receiving the Furusato Nozei gifts and what are your recommendations?
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on Jan 28
Not sure if anyone likes seeing "top" lists, but there are some of the top ranked Furusato Nozei gifts at the link below for some inspiration! https://event.rakuten.co.jp/furusato/ranking/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-ty8BhA_EiwAkyoa36wAJwVqHgwdh0juBuuGS1001DnMHB0df0LCrPNb7_i_OAAcL38ODRoCNlkQAvD_BwE&iasid=wem_icbs_&icm_acid=749-292-8450&icm_agid=154519104603&icm_cid=20706219286&icm_lbl=htt&ifd=57&scid=s_kwa_event_a
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on Jan 19
Fruit has been a big go-to for us, too. Things that are pricey like good quality shine muscat grapes are a favorite, and peaches. Also, meat options like Hida Beef have also been something we've enjoyed. I'm all for the consumable things that feel like a splurge at the supermarket but feel like we're getting them for free with Furusato Nozei.
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on Jan 19
@genkidesu These were our exact sentiments too. We've ordered the peaches too. And I'll try the shine muscat grapes next time. Thank you for your recommendations :)
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on Jan 20
I don't currently earn enough to use it myself, but my Practical Husband only uses Furusato Nozei to regularly order brown rice and "jyobi yasai" which is a stock of veggies like onions, carrots, and potatoes on a monthly subscription. I always remind him that he can buy something indulgent. I suppose he's getting a good value on necessities that are hard to get home without a car.
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on Jan 21
@helloalissa This is what I was thinking, too - this year's Furusato Nozei is going towards staple foods. I'm also considering doing furusato nozei for produce from a prefecture I used to live in.
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on Feb 17
@helloalissa That's interesting. I am not familiar with Japanese vegetables yet. I was wondering if we should get a box of mixed veggies so I can try cooking some local delicacies.
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on Feb 17
@genkidesu That's very helpful. I love lists! Thank you.
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