Born of the nature of Omi and a uniquely crafted feed — a supreme brand pork with the warm, delicate fragrance of Baumkuchen.
Kurao Pork (Baumkuchen-ton), nurtured in the rich nature of Hino Town, Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture, is an Omi brand pork that Kurao Pork Co., Ltd. has carefully finished over many years. The origin of the name lies in an independently formulated feed incorporating the trimmings of Baumkuchen provided by ‘Taneya’ — a long-established Shiga Prefecture confectionery shop — into the feed. The defining feature of Kurao Pork is the commitment of blending Baumkuchen into a wheat-centered feed carefully manufactured at the self-owned factory — giving only high-quality feed that humans would find delicious when eaten. In rearing, the pigs’ condition is carefully observed daily while minutely adjusting feed quantities — thoroughly maintaining a stress-free rearing environment in a clean, temperature-controlled barn. The rearing period is raised slowly to the much longer than standard 210–240 days — drawing out the inherent umami and flavor of the meat to the maximum. Meat meticulously aged through this long-period fattening is finished to a supreme quality — beautifully marbled with finely-grained marbling, and concentrated elegant sweetness and umami. The melt-in-the-mouth feel of the fat is also excellent — the rich flavor can be savored to the fullest at the direct-management shabu-shabu restaurant, as well as in grilled and steamed preparations. The breed is LWD-type — Landrace and Large Yorkshire crossed with Duroc — providing a base that readily develops umami. Brand standards established in 2006 and trademark registration completed in 2011 — please do savor this proud, capable brand pork that Omi takes pride in.
Basic Information
- Name
Kurao Pork (Baumkuchen-ton) - Production Area
Kurao Pork Co., Ltd. (Hino-cho, Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture) - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Extended rearing produces a finely-grained marbling throughout, with a concentrated, refined sweetness and umami. The fat melts smoothly on the palate — a flavor best savored in shabu-shabu and grilled preparations. - Feed Characteristics
In-house wheat-based feed blended with Baumkuchen offcuts from ‘Taneya,’ a long-established Shiga confectionery. Only feed ‘good enough for humans to eat’ is given — a proprietary blend of the highest standard. - Shipping Age
210–240 days - Annual Production
1,500–2,500 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: February 4, 2011
Brand regulations established: December 22, 2006; revised June 27, 2008
Designated retailer program in place - Related URLs
Kurao Pork Honpo Online Shop
Omi Brand Pork ‘Kurao Pork’ Shabu-shabu Restaurant - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.149
Kurao Pork Honpo Online Shop
Kurao Pork Shabu-shabu Restaurant (Official Site)
Last updated
6/21/2026