Nurtured by the gifts of Unzen — a brand pork rich in oleic acid, with absolutely zero off-odor.
Unzen Akane Buta (Unzen Madder Red Pork), a brand pork born in the rich nature of Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a specialty that Kakita Farm Co., Ltd. carefully raises one by one. The pigs — drinking clear groundwater that has permeated over many years from the foot of Mount Unzen and raised on an original self-compound feed — grow freely watching the madder-colored sunset sinking into Tachibana Bay. The ‘akane-colored’ evening scene that gave rise to the name speaks well to the calm growing environment of this pork. The defining feature of the feed is that while standard pig farming tends to rely on foreign-produced corn — an original self-compound blending fresh corn with locally-produced feed rice is used. By blending approximately 25% feed rice, the oleic acid content in the pork rises — producing an elegant mouthfeel of smoothly melting fat. Also, the minimal characteristic pork off-odor is one of the reasons Unzen Akane Buta is supported by many people. With umami components richly concentrated — even in simple preparations like yakiniku and shabu-shabu, the authentic deliciousness of the ingredient stands out firmly. Formally certified as ‘Unzen Brand’ from Unzen City — this brand pork has obtained multiple certifications including trademark registration, Farm HACCP, and JGAP — with thoroughgoing food safety and reliability initiatives as well. Also boasting enduring popularity as a furusato nozei return gift — delivered to tables nationwide in diverse forms including hamburger steak and loin sets. Please do savor at least once Unzen Akane Buta — nurtured by Nagasaki’s rich nature and the producer’s sincere passion.
Basic Information
- Name
Unzen Akane Buta - Production Area
Kakita Farm Co., Ltd. (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture) - Management Body
Kakita Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Raised on pristine groundwater from the Unzen foothills and a proprietary feed — no pork off-odor, and rich in umami compounds. Feed rice incorporation boosts oleic acid, lending an elegantly sweet fat. A designated ‘Unzen Brand’ certified by Unzen City. - Feed Characteristics
Self-formulated proprietary feed blending fresh corn with approximately 25% locally sourced feed rice. Raises oleic acid content in fat for a refined, smooth mouthfeel. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 13,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Hamburg steak / Yakiniku (grilled pork) / Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified
Brand regulations established: April 1, 2008 - Related URLs
Unzen Akane Buta Specialty Direct Sales Store
Pig Traceability System — Kakita Farm - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.177
Unzen Akane Buta Specialty Direct Sales Store
Pig Traceability System — Kakita Farm
Last updated
6/21/2026