Raised in the nature of Soo City, Kagoshima, one by one as if each were a precious treasure — a select pork of exceptional fat sweetness and deep, satisfying richness.
Hikochan Farm Takara Buta (Hiko Farm Treasure Pork), a brand pork raised in the rich natural environment of Takarabe Town, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture — true to the name, pork raised cherishing each individual as a treasure. Production is handled by Hikochan Farm Co., Ltd. The place name ‘Takarabe’ (meaning treasure area) is also the origin of the brand name ‘Takara Buta’ (treasure pork) — a brand pork where the bounty of the land and the producer’s sincere rearing stance are united. What the farm particularly commits to is the rearing management fundamentally supporting the pig’s health. Rather than adding value with special ingredients — the policy is raising healthy pigs from the organs through appropriate rearing environment emphasizing pig physiology. A Hypor lineage is adopted for the crossing — realizing high meat productivity and uniform meat quality. A designated compound feed is used for the feed — promoting healthy growth by stably giving nutritionally balanced meals. Shipping is around 180 days of age as the guide — by securing a sufficient rearing period, finishing as pork with firm meat quality. The meat quality is soft — the sweetness and quality of the fat stands out — a deep, rich flavor with no gaminess can be enjoyed. Many impressions from consumers who actually ate it — ‘the fat is sweet,’ ‘it melts,’ ‘the flavor is deep’ — have accumulated, with an established reputation for the deliciousness. Shipping approximately 25,000 head annually — as a relatively accessible brand pork — widely supporting Kagoshima tables. In shabu-shabu and grilled preparations — the appeal can be fully enjoyed in preparations utilizing the flavor of the ingredient.
Basic Information
- Name
Hikochan Farm Takara Buta - Production Area
Hikochan Farm Co., Ltd. (Takarabe Town, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture) - Management Body
Hikochan Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Hypor hybrid cross - Meat Characteristics
Minimal off-odor with a springy, yielding meat that melts in the mouth. Umami is concentrated in the fat, delivering a deeply satisfying flavor that lingers long after each bite. - Feed Characteristics
Designated compound feed of balanced nutritional composition given consistently. Rearing based on pig physiological needs — optimal environment (temperature, humidity, ventilation) rather than special supplements, building health from the inside out. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 25,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Grilled preparations - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Hikochan Farm (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.208
Hikochan Farm (Official Site)
Last updated
6/21/2026