Raised at the foot of the Kirishima mountains — a pure Berkshire brand black pork that boasts Japan’s largest production scale.
Kirishima Kurobuta (Kirishima Black Pig) is a 100% Berkshire breed brand black pig raised at Anku Farm and Oike Farm in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Production is handled by Kirishima Dream Farm Co., Ltd. of the Hayashikane Sangyo Group — known as Japan’s largest black pig specialist farm — boasting a large-scale production system of shipping 50,000 head of Kirishima Kurobuta annually. The Berkshire breed takes more time to grow than white pig breeds and has fewer litter sizes — but the meat quality is correspondingly exceptional. So called ‘mochi-niku’ (springy meat) from the unique taut texture born from finer muscle fibers than other breeds — the springy mouthfeel leaves a strong impression on those who eat it. Carnosine — a type of amino acid contained in skeletal muscle — produces rich sweetness — the fat is premium quality, white and beautiful, richly containing saturated fatty acids. A dedicated black pig feed independently developed by Hayashikane Sangyo through years of research is used for the feed. By using 8 stages of feed according to the pig’s growth stage — consistently producing high-quality meat with high uniformity. The farm’s location of Miyakonojo City near the Kagoshima border — in the rich natural environment of the Kirishima mountain foothills — at Anku Farm, the pigs are slowly raised in clear air surrounded by mountains spreading on the south slope of the basin. The longer rearing period of 230–240 days than standard pigs is a major secret producing the concentrated flavor and deep umami unique to this pig. Farm HACCP and JGAP also obtained — maintaining a high standard in food safety management as well.
Basic Information
- Name
Kirishima Kurobuta - Production Area
Yasuhi Farm and Miike Farm, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Kirishima Dream Farm Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Kirishima Dream Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Berkshire (pure breed) - Meat Characteristics
Finely-grained muscle fibers create a firm, satisfying texture and a richly sweet flavor — a Kurobuta (Berkshire) defined by its brilliantly white, beautiful fat and characteristic mochi-like chewiness. - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary black pork dedicated compound developed by Hayashikane Sangyo through years of research. Eight different formulas adjusted to each development stage ensure consistently uniform, high-quality meat. - Shipping Age
230–240 days - Annual Production
Approx. 50,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: September 5, 2003
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
About Kirishima Kurobuta — Hayashikane Online Shop
Kirishima Kurobuta — Miyakonojo City Homepage
Kirishima Kurobuta Farm Report — Manda Fermentation - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.191
About Kirishima Kurobuta — Hayashikane Online Shop
Kirishima Kurobuta (Kirishima Dream Farm) — Miyakonojo City Homepage
Kirishima Kurobuta Farm Report — Manda Fermentation
Last updated
6/21/2026