Raised on ‘Hebesu,’ Hyuga’s prized local citrus — a Miyazaki brand pork celebrated for the refined, melt-in-the-mouth quality of its fat and a clean, refreshing aftertaste.
Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a land with a warm climate and rich natural environment facing Hyuganada Sea. Hyuga Hebesu Ton (Hyuga Hebesu Pork) is a brand pork nurtured in that Hyuga City — a brand pork brimming with individuality making use of the local specialty aromatic citrus ‘hebesu’ in the feed. ‘Hebesu’ is a citrus fruit originating from Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture — characterized by few seeds, fruity aroma, and mellow acidity. Said to originate from wild citrus found in the mountains by a local farmer in the late Edo period — now widely cherished as a representative specialty of Hyuga City. By drying and grinding the squeezed remains of this ‘hebesu’ and adding to the feed — a meat quality different from standard pork is nurtured. The greatest appeal of Hyuga Hebesu Ton thus finished is the elegant mouthfeel of the fat and the clean, refreshing sensation remaining in the mouth after eating. The fat is light without cloyingness — the ease of eating with chopsticks progressing continuously is pleasing. Having the soft nature of fat dissolving easily — in preparations eaten sliced thin such as shabu-shabu and pork hot pot, the umami and sweetness spreads softly in the mouth — the inherent flavor of the ingredient can be slowly savored. Also a certified brand of the Miyazaki Brand Pork Spread Promotion Council — a highly reliable pork clearing strict quality standards. Carefully managed at farms with Farm HACCP and JGAP obtained — the sincere commitment to safe, reliable meat production is also highly evaluated. Please do experience at your table the rich flavor nurtured by Hyuga’s blessed natural environment and regional specialty citrus.
Basic Information
- Name
Hyuga Hebesu Ton - Production Area
Designated farms in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Hyuga Farm Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Hyuga Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
An elegantly dissolving fat with a refreshing, clean aftertaste. A freshness derived from the ‘Hebesu’ citrus — never heavy, always light. Pairs superbly with thin-sliced preparations such as shabu-shabu and pork hot pot. - Feed Characteristics
Dried and ground pomace of ‘hebesu’ — Hyuga City’s specialty acid citrus, rich in essential amino acids and vitamin C — added to the feed. Produces a refined, melt-in-the-mouth fat with a clean, refreshing aftertaste. - Shipping Age
170 days - Annual Production
Currently suspended - Signature Dish
Pork shabu-shabu / Pork hot pot - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Brand Listing
Hyuga Hebesu Ton Shabu & Yakiniku Set — Furusato Choice
Kanpuku Hebesu Pork Hot Pot — Himuka Hebesu
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.196
Miyazaki Brand Pork — Brand Listing
Hyuga Hebesu Ton Shabu & Yakiniku Set — Furusato Choice
Kanpuku Hebesu Pork Hot Pot — Himuka Hebesu
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch
Last updated
6/21/2026