Raised in the pure, pristine land of the Osumi Peninsula — a pork of the native black pig’s true sweetness of fat and a juicy, honest umami.
Yagorou Don is an original brand pork of Taisei Livestock Co., Ltd. raised in the nature-rich hilly land of the Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima Prefecture. The company is headquartered in Osumi Town, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture — carefully raising pigs at 2 locations: the main farm and Kushira Farm. By separating production and fattening with a 2-site system — hygiene management is thoroughly maintained — a system of delivering safe, reliable pork to consumers is established. The breed is pure Berkshire — to draw out the rich fat quality and deep umami unique to black pig to the maximum — individuals excellent in fat quality have been strictly selected and crossing repeated. The feed uses company original designated compound feed — primarily cereals such as milo, wheat, and feed rice — with bread crumbs, confectionery powder, and lactic acid bacteria independently blended and given — suppressing the characteristic pork gaminess — finishing with soft, juicy meat quality. Shipping at 190–210 days of age — raised slowly and carefully over more time than standard pigs — with only energetic, healthy pigs reaching approximately 115 kg body weight strictly selected for shipping — the fineness of the white meat and meat quality stands out. The meat quality is characterized by firm sweetness, elegant fat sweetness, and soft, juicy texture. Even in simple preparation with only salt and pepper, the authentic umami of pork is fully felt — the deliciousness can be savored in various preparations such as shabu-shabu and yakiniku. Farm HACCP also obtained in 2022 — high consciousness toward hygiene and quality management is recognized. Please do try at least once Yagorou Don — raised freely in the beautiful air and water of Kagoshima’s great nature.
Basic Information
- Name
Yagorou Don - Production Area
Honba Farm and Kushira Farm, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture (Onari Chikusan Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Onari Chikusan Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Berkshire (pure breed — individuals with superior fat quality selected) - Meat Characteristics
A robust natural sweetness and an elegantly sweet fat — soft and juicy throughout. Minimal off-odor with a finely-grained, brilliantly white fat that truly stands out. - Feed Characteristics
Original designated compound: sorghum (milo), wheat, and feed rice as grain base, with bread crumbs, confectionery flour, and lactic acid bacteria added. Suppresses off-odor and builds a soft, juicy, clean-finishing meat quality. - Shipping Age
190–210 days - Annual Production
10,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Yakiniku (grilled pork) / Miso-marinated pork / Pork sauté - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Onari Chikusan — Specialist in Kagoshima Kurobuta & Yagorou Don - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.210
Onari Chikusan Co., Ltd. — Specialist in Kagoshima Kurobuta
Yagorou Don Specialist Store — Onari Chikusan
Last updated
6/21/2026