Uji City × Ropia: Popular Beef Tongue and Bulgogi Now Available as New Hometown Tax Return Gifts – Two Premium Marinated Meat Sets Now Accepting Donations

LR Corporation (Headquarters: Hioke City, Kagoshima Prefecture; Representative: Yuuma Suwanaga), which provides EC support services, has facilitated the registration of flagship products from supermarket 'Ropia Uji Store' as return gifts for Kyoto Prefecture's Uji City in its hometown tax donation program.

This collaboration was established to introduce Uji City—a renowned home of the premium 'Uji Tea'—to donors nationwide by showcasing its emerging culinary appeal.

Donations will be accepted starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The campaign features two premium meat items, highlighting Ropia’s expertise as a butcher-originated supermarket.

[Uji City × Ropia]

Ropia Uji Store is the second location in Kyoto Prefecture. The partnership emerged from a shared vision: Ropia’s continuous innovation and Uji City’s commitment to solving regional challenges.

Uji City, celebrated for its beloved 'Uji Tea' and rich historical food culture, now adds a new dimension to its identity—'meat that enriches daily dining'—through collaboration with the locally cherished 'Ropia Uji Store,' born from a meat specialty shop.

This marks the first time beef products have been offered as return gifts from Uji City. The lineup includes 'Beef Tongue,' a limited item available exclusively at the Uji store among all Ropia locations nationwide, and 'Beef Bulgogi,' a consistently top-selling favorite. Both sets come pre-marinated in Ropia’s original specialty sauces, delivering delicious results with simple grilling—offered in generous portions.

[Gift Details]

■ Ropia Original Marinated Beef Tongue / 2-Item Set

A taste-comparison set featuring two popular flavors marinated in Ropia’s exclusive house sauce.

(Beef Tongue in Yakiniku Sauce) (Beef Tongue in Salt-Based Sauce)

[Contents]

■ Marinated Beef Tongue (Yakiniku Sauce): 250g

Rich and savory flavor enhanced with a hint of apple juice sweetness
■ Marinated Beef Tongue (Salt-Based Sauce): 250g

Aromatic and umami-rich taste with a blend of herbs on a salt-dashi base

[Donation Amount]

· 10,000 JPY

[Donation Application Platforms]

· Rakuten, Choicest, Furunabi, JAL

■ Ropia Original Marinated Beef Bulgogi / 2-Item Grilling Set

A top-selling favorite at Ropia. Serve hot over steamed rice for a satisfying bulgogi bowl. Easily customizable with eggs and vegetables.

(Marinated Beef Bulgogi / 2-Item Grilling Set) (Bulgogi Bowl)

[Contents]

■ Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Yakiniku Sauce): 750g

Rich and savory flavor enhanced with a hint of apple juice sweetness
■ Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Umataré Sauce): 750g

A crave-worthy taste with the appetizing aroma of charcoal grilling

[Donation Amount]

· 10,000 JPY

[Donation Application Platforms]

· Rakuten, Choicest, Furunabi, JAL

Stakeholder Comments

[Uji City Hometown Tax Program Representative]

Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, is renowned as the birthplace of premium Uji Tea and home to numerous historical heritage sites such as the World Heritage Byodoin Temple and Ujigami Shrine, attracting many tourists. By partnering with Ropia, which opened last year, we aim to energize our hometown tax program. We will carefully utilize donations to build an even more attractive city.

[Ropia Product Development Representative]

At Ropia, we value deep connections with local communities. Our collaboration with Uji City marks the first step in a broader mission. Starting from this city, we aim to deliver regional charm nationwide. We look forward to partnering with more municipalities to contribute to regional revitalization and problem-solving across Japan.

[LR Corporation Representative]

We see great potential in this collaboration, which unites Ropia’s strong product quality with Uji City’s appeal. Uji City, supported by our advisory services, is blessed with history, culture, and abundant regional resources. We are delighted that through Ropia’s return gifts, Uji City’s charm can reach even more people. We will continue working with both Ropia and Uji City to promote regional appeal and sustainable development.

[About Ropia]

Founded on the motto 'Food Life ♥♥ (Love-Love) Ropia,' the company aims to create a low-price utopia.

We strive to offer 'better value for the same price' and 'lower prices for the same product,' aiming to become a joyful, touching, and beloved store full of affection.

We continuously innovate across procurement, production, and sales to deliver valuable products at accessible prices.

[About Uji City]

Uji City is home to numerous historical and cultural heritage sites, including the World Heritage Byodoin Ho-o-do and Ujigami Shrine, and is the setting of the 'Uji Jujo' chapters of 'The Tale of Genji,' the world’s oldest novel. Recently, the remains of the Ujigawa Taiko堤 have been excavated, and the city is actively working to preserve and utilize these valuable cultural assets.

Additionally, 'Uji Tea,' a symbol of the city, is synonymous with world-class premium tea. At the city-operated tea house 'Tahoan,' visitors can casually enjoy authentic matcha.