Born at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture in Kushima City — a brand pork raised on live bacteria feed, brimming with deep, natural umami.
Kushima City, located at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, is a land blessed with rich nature facing Shibushi Bay and the Pacific Ocean. In this scenic land — the brand pork that producer Yoshinari Kawano carefully raises one by one is ‘Misaki Ton.’ Certified as one of the Miyazaki Brand Porks — a committed brand pork representing Kushima City shipping approximately 2,100 head annually. The defining feature of Misaki Ton is the proactive utilization of live bacteria preparations in the feed. By blending several types of live bacteria preparations including Bacillus subtilis, yeast, and lactic acid bacteria into compound feed — the pig’s gut environment is regulated, promoting healthy growth. By this unique rearing method — finishing as flavorful pork richly containing umami components and collagen in the meat. The breed is a three-breed cross pig — Duroc male crossed with a sow (Landrace female × Large Yorkshire male). By raising slowly to 180 days of age before shipping — appropriate elasticity is born in the meat, and rich sweetness reaches even the fat. The non-gamey and very easy-to-eat quality is also a unique appeal of Misaki Ton — widely cherished even by people who dislike pork. Both Farm HACCP and JGAP certifications obtained — engaging in production with care for food safety and reliability and transparency of production management. If wanting to slowly enjoy the authentic umami and elegant sweetness of the meat — the recommended eating style is tasting the ingredient devotedly in simple salt-grilling or shabu-shabu. Please do fully savor at least once the deep flavor of Misaki Ton — nurtured by the rich nature of Kushima City.
Basic Information
- Name
Misaki Ton - Production Area
Kono Yoshishige (individual producer) — Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture - Management Body
Kono Yoshishige - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Raised with multiple live bacterial agents — Bacillus subtilis, yeast, and lactic acid bacteria — to promote gut health. Rich in umami compounds and collagen, with a springy meat quality and a naturally sweet fat. - Feed Characteristics
Compound feed with multiple probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, yeast, lactic acid bacteria) blended in and given continuously. Regulates intestinal environment, promotes healthy growth, and raises umami compounds and collagen content. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 2,100 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Brand Listing
Miyazaki Brand Pork ‘Misaki Ton’ — 94MAX
Kushima Supermarket: Miyazaki Beef & Misaki Ton — Shikisaikan Horiguchi - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.196
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Brand Listing
Miyazaki Brand Pork ‘Misaki Ton’ — 94MAX
Kushima Supermarket Handling Miyazaki Beef and Misaki Ton — Shikisaikan Horiguchi
Last updated
6/21/2026