Raised at the foot of Mount Komagatake in Hokkaido — a premium SPF-certified brand pork of the highest quality.
Produced at Donan Agro Farm in Mori Town, in the south of Hokkaido overlooking Mount Komagatake, ‘Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta’ takes its name from the producer Hiasa’s ‘Hi (日)’ and ‘Ko (駒) from Komagatake, Ma (森 = Mori Town).’ Raised on a farm certified by the Japan SPF Pig Association as an SPF pig farm (pigs free of specific pathogens), the farm maintains thorough hygiene management under three strict conditions: geography, rearing, and sanitation. The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace female × Large Yorkshire male sows with Duroc boars — with shipment limited exclusively to female pigs. The defining characteristics are a finely-grained, tender meat quality and a noticeably delicate sweetness in the fat, with a rich content of oleic acid — the umami component. With a tendency to produce minimal scum, the authentic umami of the ingredient can be enjoyed directly in shabu-shabu and hot pot. With approximately 21,000 head shipped annually and export records including Hong Kong, this is one of Hokkaido’s leading brand porks. Available to order nationwide through the official online shop and furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) platforms, making it easy to enjoy even outside Hokkaido. The feed is an original blend of barley and rice in proprietary ratios, with added measures to enhance oleic acid content — served warm-softened with water after heat sterilization to reduce digestive burden on the pigs and draw out a superior, off-odor-free meat quality. Safety certifications include Farm HACCP, JGAP, and trademark registration, with production conducted under rigorous quality management.
Basic Information
- Name
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta - Production Area
Mori Town, Kayabe District, Hokkaido - Management Body
Donan Agro Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc (female pigs only) - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, tender meat rich in oleic acid. Produces minimal scum in liquids, ideal for shabu-shabu and hot pot. - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary feed with a unique blend of cereals and rice, enhanced for oleic acid content. Heat-softened before feeding to ease digestion and reduce off-odor. - Shipping Age
Approx. 170 days - Annual Production
Approx. 21,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 1, 2012
Farm HACCP: acquired March 28, 2014
JGAP: acquired December 17, 2018
SPF Certified Farm (Japan SPF Pig Association) - Related URLs
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta Official Site
Hikoma Buta Online Shop
Brand Pork / Hikoma Buta | Esprit Co., Ltd.
Donan Agro Co., Ltd. | HPA - Source
Brand Pork Guidebook 2026 p.26
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta Official Site
Esprit Co., Ltd.
HPA Hokkaido Pork Producers Association
Hikoma Buta Online Shop
Last updated
June 19, 2026