Raised at an in-house farm in Shonan, Fujisawa — a rare brand pork with umami compounds at approximately twice the level of standard commercial pork.
Shonan Miyaji Buta (Shonan Miyaji Pork), raised at a self-owned farm in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a rare brand pork with only approximately 130 head shipped monthly. Miyaji Pork Co., Ltd., which handles production, continues rearing with an absolute commitment to flavor under the philosophy of ‘abandoning efficiency to deliver truly delicious pork’ — with representative Yusuke Miyaji pursuing taste to the very end. The defining feature is the content of free glutamic acid — the umami component. While standard domestic Grade-A pork contains approximately 16 mg, Miyaji Buta contains approximately 26 mg — approximately 2 times. The meat quality is finely-grained — the juiciness spreading from the moment of eating and the sweetness increasing with every chew are the appeals. The fat is richly containing oleic acid — a clear, non-heavy finish with no lingering in the stomach is also a defining characteristic. The feed uses a proprietary blend specially formulated with wheat, barley, sweet potato, and rice. Drawing a clear distinction from the standard corn-centered feed — drawing out a white, beautiful fat and rich umami. There is also a commitment to the rearing environment. ‘Hara-gai’ (litter-based rearing) is adopted — raising approximately 10 sibling piglets comfortably in a space that normally holds 20+ — with stress on the pigs eliminated to the absolute minimum. Realizing a delicate meat quality with no off-odor. Shipping age is 180 days, shipping weight 115 kg — raised with devoted care over sufficient time. The umami can be savored in a wide range of preparations including salt sauté, ginger pork stir-fry, tonkatsu, and shabu-shabu. Also available for direct delivery from the production area via the official online shop. Please do experience the truly authentic deliciousness of pork — once tasted, impossible to forget.
Basic Information
- Name
Shonan Miyaji Buta - Production Area
Miyaji Buta Co., Ltd. (Fujisawa City, Kanagawa) — company-owned farm, approx. 130 head/month - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Umami compounds approx. 2x standard pork; white, beautiful fat with a clean melting quality; sweet, gentle lean with no greasiness - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary self-blended feed of wheat, barley, rice, and sweet potato — entirely diverging from conventional corn-based feeds to produce high-quality white fat and sweet lean - Shipping Age
Not specified - Annual Production
Approx. 1,200 head annually. Sold exclusively in-house (direct delivery and restaurant wholesale). Available at the official online shop, Ginza Matsuya Department Store, and Michi-no-Eki Shonan Chigasaki, among others. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified: 2013 (promotion farm). Trademark registration: 2006. Stress-free rearing environment (belly-resting posture); shipped exclusively from the farm’s own facilities. - Related URLs
Miyaji Buta (Official Site)
Shonan Miyaji Buta Online Shop
Kanagawa Pig Farmers Assoc. – Miyaji Buta - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.109
Miyaji Buta (Official Site)
Shonan Miyaji Buta Restaurant Site
Kanagawa Prefecture Pig Farmers Association
Shonan Miyaji Buta Online Shop
Last updated
6/21/2026