A sweet fat brought out by whole-kernel corn, and a zero-off-odor quality born of SPF management — a premium pork of the highest order.
Kaori Buta (Fragrant Pork), produced by Matsumura Farm Co., Ltd. located in the farming district of Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, is a brand pork whose rich flavor and aroma stand out — true to its name. The defining feature of Matsumura Farm — which has walked the path of pork exclusively for over 50 years since founding — is being the only certified farm of the Japan SPF Pig Association within Saitama Prefecture. SPF means ‘Specified Pathogen Free,’ a designation that can only be borne by pigs raised in a clean environment with pathogens rigorously excluded. The commitment to Kaori Buta’s feed is also first-class. High-quality whole-kernel corn is given after full-grain milling on the spot — the starch is finely crushed, digestive absorption is enhanced, and a sweet, high-quality fat accumulates within the pig’s body. This rearing method is the source of the sweet, melting umami of the fat felt when eaten. At Matsumura Farm, empty barn periods are set for thorough washing and disinfection, with veterinarians visiting regularly to maintain biosecurity. The pigs grown healthily have finely-grained muscles with high water retention — finishing the entire dish with juiciness. The farm’s capabilities have been proven by numerous contests — winning consecutive ‘Honorary Prize’ and ‘Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award’ at the Saitama Prefecture Pig Carcass Competition. Also selected as part of the certified brand ‘Kazo Brand’ of Kazo City — establishing a firm position as a pork representing the region. Beyond tonkatsu and shabu-shabu, also developed into processed products such as sausage and prosciutto — the appeal of Kaori Buta can be enjoyed in a variety of forms.
Basic Information
- Name
Kaori Buta - Production Area
Designated farms in Saitama Prefecture - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
SPF management (Specific Pathogen Free) delivers no off-odors. Fine-grained, high-water-retention muscle stays moist and juicy when cooked. Sweet, melt-in-the-mouth fat. - Feed Characteristics
High-quality corn carefully whole-milled before feeding. Improved starch digestibility promotes the formation of sweet, premium-quality fat. - Shipping Age
N/A - Annual Production
Approx. 8,000 head annually. Primary slaughterhouse: Saitama City Meat Market. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified: August 23, 2019
Japan SPF Pig Association certified farm (sole certified farm in Saitama Prefecture)
Kazo Brand certified
Designated brand pork by Saitama Meat Market Co., Ltd.
Trademark registration: September 2, 2011
Consecutive winner of the Honorary Prize and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 46th and 47th Saitama Pork Carcass Competition - Related URLs
Matsumura Farm Official Site - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.86
松村牧場 公式サイト
関東食糧 香り豚紹介ページ
Last updated
6/21/2026