Raised at the foot of Mount Kirishima — a Miyazaki brand pork finished on Ebino rice and shochu lees.
Imoko Buta (Sweet Potato Pork), raised at Rex Farm spread on the foothills of Kirishima Mountain in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a brand pork carefully raised on a dedicated compound feed blending ‘Ebino rice’ cultivated by local farmers exclusively for feed, and sweet potato shochu lees from the local sake ‘Meigetssu.’ The shochu lees born from the sweet potato variety ‘Kogane Sengan’ are richly containing lactic acid bacteria — having the function of regulating the pig’s intestinal environment while promoting healthy growth. By that effect, the characteristic pork off-odor is firmly suppressed — the mouthfeel when eaten is remarkably soft, with a clean, good-aftertaste finish of the fat as well. Also, the clear water of the Kirishima mountain range and the blessed environment of nature-rich Ebino City firmly support the pig’s health — nurturing a premium meat quality with balanced muscle and fat. Raising slowly over 185 days — the umami of the meat slowly concentrated is also one of the appeals of Imoko Buta. The fat is refreshingly clean without cloyingness — with the characteristic of not easily hardening even after heating — useful not only in shabu-shabu and hot pot but also in daily preparations such as ginger pork stir-fry and pork rice bowl. The breed adopts a three-breed cross — Duroc crossed with a Landrace × Large Yorkshire female — pursuing the compatibility of umami and softness. Rext Co., Ltd. — the managing entity — has acquired Farm HACCP and JGAP, thoroughly maintaining hygiene management and consideration for the rearing environment. As a trademark-registered brand — also gathering high popularity nationwide as a furusato nozei return gift. Please do savor at least once Imoko Buta — born from the Kirishima earth and devoted rearing management.
Basic Information
- Name
Imoko Buta - Production Area
Lexto Farm, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Rekusuto Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Rekusuto Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A clean, light fat that is never heavy, paired with a clear, refreshing umami. Stays tender after cooking — easy and versatile to work with. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated compound feed blending ‘Ebino Kome’ (locally grown feed rice) with shochu lees from local potato shochu ‘Meigetsu’ (made from ‘Kōgane Sengan’ satsumaimo variety). Lactic acid bacteria in the lees regulate intestinal environment and suppress off-odor. - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 28,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Yakiniku (grilled pork) / Butadon (pork rice bowl) / Ginger pork stir-fry - Certifications
Trademark registration: December 28, 2018
Farm HACCP certified: September 22, 2021
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Rekusuto Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Kandō no Butasan Market — About the Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.187
Rekusuto Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Kandō no Butasan Market — About the Pork
Last updated
6/21/2026