Raised in the rich land of Itoshima — a brand pork celebrated for its tender meat quality and the refined, elegant sweetness of its fat.
Itoshima Ton (Itoshima Pork), with its production area in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a brand pork managed by JA Itoshima (Itoshima Agricultural Cooperative). In the Itoshima land blessed with rich nature overlooking the Genkai Sea, each producer farm raises with affection and devoted fattening. With food safety and quality prioritized above all — clean, well-ventilated barns are arranged, with careful attention to health management — the pigs are cherished in a free-roaming environment. The defining feature of Itoshima Ton is the softness of the finely-grained meat quality and the elegant sweetness and rich umami residing in the fat. The refreshingly clean fat smoothly melts in the mouth — the harmony with the soft, juicy lean is exquisite — producing a gentle flavor loved by all, welcoming anyone who eats it. Raised under unified management incorporating wheat-blended feed and ion-activated water, over a careful fattening period of 180–210 days of age — rich flavor and stable quality are realized. Including ‘Genkai Pork’ born in 2008 — multiple farm brands supporting the Itoshima Pork brand with their individual character — approximately 32,000 head are shipped annually. As high-quality pork earning high evaluation and large market share centered on the Fukuoka and Saga areas — at JA-directly-managed ‘Ito Saiana,’ local supermarkets and direct sales outlets, and restaurants flying the ‘Local Production for Local Consumption Supporter’ flag — Itoshima Ton can be casually enjoyed in various places. Please do savor at your table a slice of Itoshima Ton — packed with rich nature and producers’ passion.
Basic Information
- Name
Itoshima Ton - Production Area
Designated farms of JA Itoshima livestock producers (Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture) - Management Body
JA Itoshima (Itoshima Agricultural Cooperative) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Hypor, etc. - Meat Characteristics
Strikingly fine-grained and tender — the fat carries an elegant sweetness and rich umami. A refreshingly clean fat that dissolves effortlessly on the palate, in perfect harmony with the juicy lean. A mild, approachable pork beloved by all ages. - Feed Characteristics
Barley-containing compound feed with ion-activated water. Unified management standards across all member producers. - Shipping Age
180–210 days - Annual Production
Approx. 32,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Brand regulations established
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Itoshima Ton — JA Itoshima (Itoshima Agricultural Cooperative)
Itoshima Ton — Tsunagu Itoshima Tourism Site - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.171
Itoshima Ton — JA Itoshima (Itoshima Agricultural Cooperative)
Itoshima Ton — Itoshima Tourism Site
Last updated
6/21/2026