Amidst Declining Sea Urchin Catches, a New Way to Enjoy Natural Rishiri Abalone Proposed: "Natural Rishiri Abalone Shabu-Shabu with Rishiri Kombu Broth and Special Liver Sauce" to be Available as a Hometown Tax Return Gift for Rishirifuji Town from Sunday, March 29
In response to declining sea urchin catches, Spress Inc., in collaboration with Rishirifuji Town, Hokkaido, has developed a new hometown tax return gift. They propose a new way to eat natural Rishiri abalone, "Abalone Shabu-Shabu," with applications starting March 29.
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Spress Inc. (Headquarters: Sapporo, hereafter 'Spress'), in collaboration with Rishirifuji Town, Hokkaido, has planned and developed the hometown tax return gift "Natural Rishiri Abalone Shabu-Shabu with Rishiri Kombu Broth and Special Liver Sauce," and will begin accepting donations from Sunday, March 29.
This return gift is based on the "Abalone Shabu-Shabu" developed in the Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB) food documentary program "Pride in Hokkaido's Food: EXILE SHOKICHI's Journey of Food Creation - Rishirifuji Edition" (scheduled to air Sunday, March 29 at 13:00). It delivers natural Rishiri abalone caught in the waters near Rishiri Island, complete with a Rishiri kombu-based broth, a special liver sauce, and components to enjoy until the end of the meal. Against the backdrop of the regional issue of declining sea urchin catches, this proposal of a new way to eat natural Rishiri abalone aims to promote the culinary appeal of Rishirifuji Town nationwide and establish it as a new local specialty.
■ Return Gift Overview
Return Gift Name: Natural Rishiri Abalone Shabu-Shabu with Rishiri Kombu Broth and Special Liver Sauce (for 2 people)
Donation Amount: 30,000 yen
Quantity: 2,000 sets (limited quantity)
Donation Start Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 13:00
Contents: Natural Rishiri Abalone (90g), Concentrated broth with Rishiri Kombu (50g), Special liver sauce (50g)
*Includes a leaflet with instructions for delicious home preparation.
Expiration Date: As indicated on the product.
*Please consume promptly after thawing.
Delivery Method: Frozen
Shipping Period: Scheduled for late June 2026
Donation Site: Please search via the QR code below or for 'Rakuten Furusato Nozei Rishirifuji Town'.
Information is also available on the program's homepage.
*This set includes only sliced natural Rishiri abalone, concentrated broth with Rishiri kombu, and special liver sauce. Vegetables, heavy cream, and cheese for risotto are not included. A list of necessary ingredients is provided in the enclosed leaflet.
This return gift is based on the "Abalone Shabu-Shabu" developed in the Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB) food documentary program "Pride in Hokkaido's Food: EXILE SHOKICHI's Journey of Food Creation - Rishirifuji Edition" (scheduled to air Sunday, March 29 at 13:00). It delivers natural Rishiri abalone caught in the waters near Rishiri Island, complete with a Rishiri kombu-based broth, a special liver sauce, and components to enjoy until the end of the meal. Against the backdrop of the regional issue of declining sea urchin catches, this proposal of a new way to eat natural Rishiri abalone aims to promote the culinary appeal of Rishirifuji Town nationwide and establish it as a new local specialty.
■ Return Gift Overview
Return Gift Name: Natural Rishiri Abalone Shabu-Shabu with Rishiri Kombu Broth and Special Liver Sauce (for 2 people)
Donation Amount: 30,000 yen
Quantity: 2,000 sets (limited quantity)
Donation Start Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 13:00
Contents: Natural Rishiri Abalone (90g), Concentrated broth with Rishiri Kombu (50g), Special liver sauce (50g)
*Includes a leaflet with instructions for delicious home preparation.
Expiration Date: As indicated on the product.
*Please consume promptly after thawing.
Delivery Method: Frozen
Shipping Period: Scheduled for late June 2026
Donation Site: Please search via the QR code below or for 'Rakuten Furusato Nozei Rishirifuji Town'.
Information is also available on the program's homepage.
*This set includes only sliced natural Rishiri abalone, concentrated broth with Rishiri kombu, and special liver sauce. Vegetables, heavy cream, and cheese for risotto are not included. A list of necessary ingredients is provided in the enclosed leaflet.