The pride of Kagoshima — a wholesome, healthy brand pork finished and refined through the power of tea.
Chami Ton, managed by JA Kagoshima Prefecture Economic Federation, is a representative brand pork of Kagoshima. As a new brand following Kagoshima Kurobuta (black pig) — trial rearing began in 1994 — after dedicated feed development, officially started as a brand in 1997. The key point of rearing is the dedicated compound feed given for approximately 2 months before shipping. This feed blending catechin contained in Kagoshima-produced green tea powder, corn, milo, and sweet potato (or cassava) creates the meat quality unique to Chami Ton. The antioxidant action and deodorizing action catechin has suppresses meat oxidation — finishing with a clean, refreshing flavor with minimal characteristic pork gaminess. Also, compared to standard pigs — richly containing inosinic acid and Vitamin E as umami components, and also richly containing linoleic acid and linolenic acid with cholesterol-lowering action — pork that can be picked up with confidence by health-conscious people as well. Finely-grained loin with appropriate fat is ideal for ginger pork stir-fry and pork sauté — shoulder loin with exquisite fat and lean balance is perfect for shabu-shabu and grilled pork. At farms in the production area, the voice, facial expression, and movement of each pig is confirmed daily — carefully raised in a comfortable environment not causing stress. Under strict Kagoshima brand standards quality management — a stable supply system of 240,000 head annually is also in place — easily purchasable at supermarkets and via mail order. Please do savor at least once Chami Ton — packed with the rich bounty of tea and the producer’s wishes.
Basic Information
- Name
Chami Ton - Production Area
Designated certified farms within Kagoshima Prefecture - Management Body
Kagoshima Agricultural Economic Cooperative Federation (JA Kagoshima) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Catechin’s antioxidant action suppresses oxidation, minimizing off-odor and delivering a clean, refreshing flavor. Higher in umami components (inosinic acid) and Vitamin E than standard pork, and also rich in linoleic acid and linolenic acid. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated compound with Kagoshima green tea powder (catechin), corn, sorghum, and satsumaimo (or cassava) given for ~2 months before shipping. Catechin’s antioxidant and deodorizing properties suppress meat oxidation and off-odor. - Shipping Age
180–190 days - Annual Production
Approx. 240,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Ginger pork stir-fry / Pork sauté / Shabu-shabu / Roasted pork (char siu) - Certifications
Trademark registered
Brand regulations established: April 1, 1999 - Related URLs
Kagoshima Agricultural Products — JA Kagoshima Economic Federation
Chami Ton — Wikipedia
Chami Ton — Kagoshima Food
Coop Designated Origin Chami Ton — U-Coop
About Chami Ton — Kagoshima Tea Navigation - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.206
Kagoshima Agricultural Products — JA Kagoshima Economic Federation
Chami Ton — Wikipedia
Chami Ton — Kagoshima Food
Coop Designated Origin Chami Ton — U-Coop
About Chami Ton — Kagoshima Tea Navigation
Last updated
6/21/2026