Nurtured by the rich nature of the Tarachidake mountain range and a uniquely crafted feed — a brand pork that Saga is proud of.
Kinboshi Saga Buta (Gold Star Saga Pork) — in the Kurogane area spreading on the middle slopes of the Taradam mountain system in Tara Town, Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture — selected as one of the 100 Famous Forest Water Sources. At this richly green satoyama blessed with clear air and rich spring water — Naganobuchi Farm Link Co., Ltd. carefully raises ‘Kinboshi Saga Buta.’ The place name Kurogane derives from the beauty of stars shining in the night sky — this pork that has crowned its name with that image has indeed grown as a brilliant brand pork representing Saga, true to its name. At mountain barns blessed with clear air and rich spring water — generously given a special feed independently blending dozens of ingredients including rice flour, wheat, corn, and turmeric — raised slowly over time. The careful rearing of 180 days before shipment is clearly reflected in the outstanding quality of the pork. Kinboshi Saga Buta pork has minimal drip — the fat firmly taut yet finely-grained — one bite, and the deep umami unique to pork spreads throughout the mouth. Furthermore, by consistently self-managing from feed formulation through rearing, processing, and cooking — thoroughgoing food safety and reliability. Having obtained trademark, Farm HACCP, JGAP, and brand standards — the stance of thorough quality management is also an expression of sincerity toward consumers. Boasting numerous award achievements at West Japan area carcass shows — in addition to export achievements to Hong Kong and Singapore — Kinboshi Saga Buta: a premium brand pork nurtured by Saga’s rich nature and the producer’s deep affection. Please do savor it.
Basic Information
- Name
Kinboshi Saga Buta - Production Area
Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd. (Tara Town, Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture) - Management Body
Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Minimal drip loss, with a fat that is firmly set yet finely-grained. The deep, pure umami that pork was born to deliver spreads across the entire palate. - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary blend of dozens of ingredients including rice flour, wheat, corn, and turmeric, formulated through years of accumulated production expertise. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 22,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: January 6, 2006
Farm HACCP certified: March 30, 2016
Brand regulations established
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
About Kinboshi Saga Buta — Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd.
Kinboshi Saga Buta — Kotobank - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.174
Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
About Kinboshi Saga Buta — Nagafuchi FarmLink Co., Ltd.
Kinboshi Saga Buta — Kotobank
Last updated
6/21/2026