A pure black pork that Kawagoe is proud of — raised on satsumaimo, bread, and milk, with a depth of sweetness that is truly exceptional.
Koedo Kurobuta (Koedo Black Pork) is a pure black pig lovingly raised for over 40 years in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture — a historic city known as ‘Koedo’ (Little Edo). Produced by Ohno Farm Co., Ltd., operating with a self-managed, integrated operation from breeding through to shipment, rearing only pure Berkshire breed black pigs. The greatest appeal of Koedo Kurobuta is its finely-grained, moist meat quality and the elegant sweetness of the fat. Berkshire grows slowly — raised over approximately 250 days, about 2 months longer than standard pigs. This time-taking rearing finely refines the meat fibers and allows rich umami components to accumulate abundantly. Even after heating, juiciness is rarely lost — and the mellow richness that enters the mouth is a step apart from other porks. The commitment to the feed is also noteworthy. Eco-feed utilizing local ingredients — sweet potato (a famous Kawagoe specialty), bread crusts, processed milk from dairy processing, and more — is self-blended in accordance with the growth stage. Feed rice, non-GMO milo, and herbs are also combined — finishing the pork with a rich flavor free of off-odor. Furthermore, crystal-clear groundwater drawn from 100 meters underground from the Chichibu mountains is used as drinking water. No antibiotics or hormones are used at all from birth through to shipment — a thoroughgoing commitment to food safety. For those wanting to enjoy the umami of the meat to the fullest, thick-cut pork sauté or tonkatsu is recommended. Shabu-shabu and yakiniku where the sweetness of the fat stands out are also outstanding — the authentic flavor of the ingredient can be savored directly. Ohno Farm also operates the direct-owned ham and sausage workshop ‘Mio Cazaro’ — processed products finished in authentic German methods are also popular. Please do try the black pork cuisine unique to Koedo on your next visit to Kawagoe.
Basic Information
- Name
Koedo Kurobuta - Production Area
Designated farms in Saitama Prefecture - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
British Berkshire (purebred black pig) - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, moist, and tender with refined fat sweetness. Stays juicy after cooking; mellow richness and abundant umami unique to Berkshire. Beautiful marbling throughout. - Feed Characteristics
Farm-blended eco-feed using Kawagoe sweet potato, bread crusts, processed dairy, feed rice, non-GMO milo, and herbs by growth stage. No antibiotics or hormones from birth through shipping. Spring water from 100m beneath the Chichibu mountains. - Shipping Age
Approx. 250 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,200 head annually. Primary wholesaler: Hagiwara Livestock. Designated retailer program in place. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified (2025). Trademark registration: April 23, 2002. Low-stress, open-barn rearing with no teeth clipping or tail docking — a genuine commitment to animal welfare. Vertically integrated business through the direct retail shop ‘Mio Cazaro.’ - Related URLs
Ohno Farm Official Site
Mio Casalo Ham & Sausage Workshop - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.87
有限会社大野農場 公式サイト
ハム・ソーセージ工房 ミオ・カザロ
みんなの農業広場
Last updated
6/21/2026