Delivered from Osaki Town, Kagoshima — a brand pork of rich umami born of a wheat-finishing diet and a specialized division of labor management.
Kagoshima Mochi Buta (Kagoshima Springy Pork), nurtured in the rich nature of Osaki Town, Soo District, southern Kagoshima Prefecture, is a brand pork that Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. handles consistently from breeding through fattening. As a production characteristic — a division of labor system is in place conducting breeding/development and fattening at separate bases — optimal rearing environment and hygiene/health management are thoroughly maintained at each stage. This division of labor system makes it possible to stably produce high-quality pork while firmly reducing pig stress. A three-breed cross is adopted for the breed — using Duroc male as terminal sire with a cross of Landrace and Large Yorkshire — realizing stability in both umami and meat quality. For the feed — a dedicated compound feed with 10% wheat added in the finishing period is used — carefully managed so that the sweetness and rich umami derived from wheat reaches firmly throughout the entire meat. Also, the dedicated feed is richly containing Vitamin E — drip loss is suppressed — the authentic umami of the meat is difficult to impair — finishing with a satisfying, meat-juice-rich result even after cooking. Shipping at 190–210 days of age — raised slowly over a longer fattening period than standard pigs — producing finely-grained, moist texture. Approximately 37,000 head annually are stably supplied nationwide through Nishi-Nihon Best Packer and Primaham’s distribution network — a pig that allows casually enjoying the rich bounty of Kagoshima at the table. Please do try at least once this umami-rich pork produced by devoted rearing and unique feed.
Basic Information
- Name
Kagoshima Mochi Buta - Production Area
Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. (Osaki Town, Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture) - Management Body
Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc / Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A dedicated Vitamin E-rich feed locks in the meat’s natural umami, producing a finely-grained, moist texture that is this brand’s defining appeal. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated compound feed with 10% barley added in finishing period. Barley delivers rich sweetness and umami throughout the carcass. Vitamin E-enriched formula suppresses drip loss, retaining juiciness and flavor integrity after cooking. - Shipping Age
190–210 days - Annual Production
Approx. 37,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Nishinihon Best Packer Co., Ltd. — Brand Page - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.201
Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Nishinihon Best Packer Co., Ltd. — Brand Page
Last updated
6/21/2026