Raised on the underground spring water of the Akan mountain range and herb feed — an authentic brand pork from Kushiro, Hokkaido.
Hokkaido Akan Pork is a brand pork from Kushiro, Hokkaido, raised on pure subterranean water sourced from the Akan mountain range and Lake Akan, fed a dedicated fattening feed incorporating barley and several herb extracts. Production is handled by Daiei Foods Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hoshigaura, Kushiro City — adjacent to two national parks: Akan-Mashu National Park and Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Over many years, the company has established a fully integrated farm-to-consumer system, managing its own farm, processing, and sales within the region, in a proud tradition of local production for local consumption. The breed is a three-breed cross of Landrace × Large Yorkshire sows with Duroc boars, carefully fattened over 185 days. Raised free of stress in Akan’s pristine air and abundant natural environment, this daily care and attention supports the development of a finely-grained and superior meat quality. The lean delivers a firm, satisfying bite, while the fat carries an elegantly natural sweetness — the two in exquisite balance. Pork off-odor is minimal and the aftertaste refreshingly clean, yet beneath this lightness lies a genuine richness and depth of flavor. This character is most pronounced in simple preparations, where the authentic umami of the ingredient can be savored without interference. Daiei Foods is also actively committed to circular agriculture under strict hygiene management — a sincere stance toward the production environment that underpins the foundation of safe and reliable pork. A historic brand pork representing Hokkaido, with trademark registration since 2004, continuing to powerfully support Kushiro’s food culture going forward.
Basic Information
- Name
Hokkaido Akan Pork - Production Area
Hoshigaura, Kushiro City, Hokkaido - Management Body
Daiei Foods Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Hearty lean and elegantly sweet fat in superb balance. Clean finish with depth and richness; minimal off-odor. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated meat pig compound feed with cereals and proprietary herbal extracts, alongside spring water from the Akan mountain range. - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Not specified - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 29, 2004 - Related URLs
Akan Pork Online Shop
Daiei Foods Co., Ltd. – HPA
Daiei Foods Akan Farm – Butatrace - Source
Brand Pork Guidebook 2026 p.25
Akan Pork Online Shop
HPA Hokkaido Pork Producers Association
Butatrace
Last updated
June 19, 2026