Born of the northern foothills of Mount Haruna in Gunma — an exquisite brand pork of breathtaking marbling.
Chorikiton (Super Power Pork), raised in the rich nature of the northern foothills of Mount Haruna in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is a brand pork whose greatest appeal is its ‘shimofuri’ (marbling). While the standard pig rearing period is 150–180 days, Chorikiton is raised slowly over approximately 210 days. The secret of the meat quality lies in the crossbreeding. By crossing females of rich flavor derived from Chinese black pigs with large-frame males of Landrace origin, a rich umami and firm meat quality are both achieved. The fat’s melting point is as low as approximately 30 degrees — a texture that melts from the moment it enters the mouth can be enjoyed. The beautiful marbling penetrating even to the leg meat visually stimulates the appetite as well. The feed uses ‘fermented feed’ — corn, wheat, and rice grains naturally fermented over approximately 2 weeks. The action of lactic acid bacteria, aspergillus, and yeast regulate the gut environment of the pigs, producing a pork of minimal off-odor and abundant umami. There is also a commitment to the rearing environment: in deep-litter barns, bark compost made from Gunma Prefecture timber is spread as flooring, securing a spacious space for the pigs to move freely without stress. The Chorikiton pork — raised drinking mineral-rich groundwater — develops even deeper umami through approximately 1 week of aging after shipment. As a brand pork with trademark registration obtained in 2021, quality is guaranteed — each animal raised with devoted care by producer Sato can be obtained through designated retailers. Please do try the sweetness of the fat and the rich flavor at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Chorikiton - Production Area
Designated farms in Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
Yamagi Farm (Production) / Orbis Co., Ltd. (Distributor) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female: Chinese Black Pig lineage × Male: Landrace - Meat Characteristics
Fat melting point around 30°C; readily marbled even into the leg. Deep umami and refined sweetness from the rare Chinese Black × Landrace cross; beautiful marbling throughout. - Feed Characteristics
Naturally fermented feed: corn, wheat, and whole rice grains fermented for about 2 weeks. Lactic acid bacteria, koji mold, and yeast balance gut flora for clean, umami-rich pork. - Shipping Age
Approx. 210 days - Annual Production
Approx. 2,400 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: October 11, 2021
Designated retailer program in place - Related URLs
Chorikiton Official Site
Chorikiton | About the Meat
Chorikiton | From the Producer - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.81
超力豚 公式サイト
Last updated
6/21/2026