The pride of Miyazaki Prefecture — a safe, trusted pork brand born of strict, uncompromising standards.
Miyazaki Brand Pork is the representative pork brand of Miyazaki Prefecture — raised in Miyazaki Prefecture blessed with southern Kyushu’s warm climate and rich nature. With the Miyazaki Brand Pork Spread Promotion Council as the managing entity — by establishing a dual management system of designated producer system and designated store system — consistent quality management from production through sales is thoroughly maintained. For shipping — processing at a designated meat processing facility and acquisition of ‘Chu (medium)’ or above grading by the Japan Meat Grading Association are mandatory conditions — only producers meeting strict standards can deliver pork under the name ‘Miyazaki Brand Pork’ to the market. Pigs born from three-breed cross (Landrace × Large Yorkshire × Duroc) are carefully raised to 190 days of age — finished with appropriate fat and well-balanced meat quality. Under a hygienically well-managed environment of Farm HACCP and JGAP obtained — producers are obligated to disclose information including number of pigs and feed given — traceability that consumers can confidently select is secured. Within Miyazaki Prefecture — 16 individual brands exist including Kannoji Pork, Oimo Ton, and Miyazaki Beiju Pork — each committed to unique feed and rearing methods. With 278,000+ head shipped annually — wide distribution at quantity retailers and restaurants nationwide — stable supply is also one of the strengths of Miyazaki Brand Pork. A brand pork representing Miyazaki — packed with the individuality of the production area and the producer’s sincere effort — making those who eat it smile.
Basic Information
- Name
Miyazaki Brand Pork - Production Area
Designated certified farms within Miyazaki Prefecture - Management Body
JA Miyazaki Economic Federation - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Well-balanced meat quality and moderate fat coverage characteristic of the three-breed LWD cross. A high-quality pork that has attained a ‘Medium’ grade or above from the Japan Meat Grading Association. - Feed Characteristics
Each of the 16 individual brands uses distinct feed — local products such as sweet potato, feed rice, and kinako are actively incorporated, creating a diverse and characterful range of flavors across brands. - Shipping Age
190 days - Annual Production
Approx. 278,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: August 7, 2015
Brand regulations established: October 1, 2013
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Miyazaki Brand Pork Propagation Promotion Council
What is Miyazaki Brand Pork — Miyazaki Brand Pork Council
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Miyachiku Co., Ltd.
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.197
Miyazaki Brand Pork Propagation Promotion Council
What is Miyazaki Brand Pork — Miyazaki Brand Pork Council
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Miyachiku Co., Ltd.
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch
Last updated
6/21/2026