Nurtured by the gifts of the south and a devoted proprietary feed — a soft, sweet Kagoshima brand pork of genuine quality.
Minami Satsuma Ton Nanshu Hana (South Satsuma Pork — Southern Glory) is a brand pork handled by Kubo Farm Co., Ltd. in Kaseda, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Carefully raised under devoted management one by one in the Kagoshima earth blessed with the warm climate of the south and nature-rich great outdoors. A pig crossing female Hypor with male Duroc is used for the breed — realizing a well-balanced meat quality making use of the excellent characteristics of each breed. The particular commitment in rearing is the feed formulation. A feed combining diverse grains such as corn, wheat, barley, milo, rice, and soybeans is used as the base — in the late fattening period, an original compound feed with sweet potato (kansho) added is given. Feed design incorporating sweet potato — a representative specialty of Kagoshima — is a major point producing the rich sweetness and richness unique to Nanshu Hana. The finished pork — characterized by soft meat quality and good mouthfeel. The fat finishes white and clean — a rich umami feeling the elegant sweetness derived from sweet potato spreads in the mouth. Non-cloying, clean aftertaste — the authentic deliciousness of pork can be firmly enjoyed. Can be utilized in a wide range of preparations including shabu-shabu, yakiniku, tonkatsu, and stir-fry — pork that is welcomed in many situations from home tables to gifts. Shipping age is 180 days — annual shipments approximately 12,000 head. Major wholesale is handled by Kowadaya Co., Ltd. — an appropriate distribution system is in place. Please do savor at least once the rich flavor carefully nurtured by the landscape of Minami Satsuma.
Basic Information
- Name
Minami Satsuma Ton Nanshu Hana - Production Area
Kubo Farm Co., Ltd. (Kaseda, Minami-Satsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture) - Management Body
Kubo Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female Hypor × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A soft, tender meat quality with a pleasant mouthfeel. Beautifully white, clean fat — characterized by the sweetness derived from sweet potato and a rich, satisfying umami. - Feed Characteristics
Grain base of corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, rice, and soybean with satsumaimo (sweet potato) added in the late fattening stage. Sweet potato produces a mellow, characteristic sweetness in the fat. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 12,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Kowadaya Co., Ltd. — Brand Introduction
Nanshu Farm Group - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.209
Kowadaya Co., Ltd. — Brand Introduction
Nanshu Farm Group
Last updated
6/21/2026