Raised in the land of Iwate — a brand pork shaped by the pursuit of uniform quality and true, pure flavor.
Iwate Junjo Buta is one of Iwate Prefecture’s representative brand porks, widely known as a unified brand promoted by ZEN-NOH Iwate Prefectural Headquarters. Raised with devoted care at carefully selected production farms in the natural abundance of Iwate Prefecture, the pork is recognized for its consistently uniform quality. Production areas span multiple farms throughout Iwate Prefecture centered on Hirono Town, Kunohe District — with farms including Hachimantai Farm Agricultural Cooperative working together as one. Raised slowly through Iwate’s distinctive climate of significant temperature variation, the result is a firm meat quality and a rich, well-developed flavor. The breed is primarily a three-breed cross of Landrace, Large Yorkshire, and Duroc — a combination with an excellent balance of lean and fat, producing a refined, easy-to-enjoy flavor. In terms of rearing, a special premix containing natural minerals is added to the designated compound feed to further enhance the flavor and umami of the meat. The addition of seaweed powder to the compound feed is another distinguishing feature — pigs raised in good health have minimal off-odor, allowing the authentic deliciousness of the ingredient to be savored fully. Shipping age is approximately 170 days, with approximately 40,000 head shipped annually and distributed to markets within and outside Iwate Prefecture through ZEN-NOH Iwate Prefectural Headquarters and ZEN-NOH Meat Foods. After slaughter at the Kuji Meat Processing Plant and Iwachiku, the pork reaches tables nationwide via supermarkets and specialty meat retailers. Widely enjoyed by many consumers as a highly reliable brand pork that fuses the uniformity of excellent breed lines with the richly flavored meat quality nurtured by Iwate’s nature.
Basic Information
- Name
Iwate Junjo Buta - Production Area
Hirono Town, Kunohe District, Iwate - Management Body
Hachimantai Farm Agricultural Association, and others - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc
Female (Large White Female × Landrace Male) × Male Duroc (primary) - Meat Characteristics
High uniformity from three-way cross heritage. Well-balanced lean and fat with clean, elegant flavor enhanced by natural mineral supplementation. - Feed Characteristics
Designated compound feed with a special premix containing natural minerals and seaweed powder — enhancing meat flavor and umami while minimizing off-odor. - Shipping Age
Approx. 170 days - Annual Production
Approx. 40,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Not specified - Certifications
None - Related URLs
Iwate’s Pork | Junjo Brand - Source
Brand Pork Guidebook 2026 p.33
Iwate’s Pork | Junjo Brand
Last updated
June 19, 2026