Raised on the gifts of Sakurajima and natural hot spring water — a brand pork from Tarumizu, Kagoshima, with a character born of the volcano.
At a highland farm at approximately 550 meters above sea level with a close view of Sakurajima, in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture — there are pigs growing up drinking special water. That is Sakurajima Biyu Ton (Sakurajima Beautiful Hot Spring Pork). As the ‘biyu’ (beautiful hot spring) characters in the name indicate — what is used for rearing is natural hot spring water welling from approximately 1,300 meters underground. A weakly alkaline radon spring — said to contain minerals indispensable for living organisms in good balance — with effects of elevating immunity and antioxidant activity. By blending this hot spring water with mountain spring water and giving to pigs in all rearing processes from birth through shipping — healthy pigs with activated biological functions grow. Commitment to feed as well — all-plant-based protein feed as a base — blending live bacteria preparation (Calsporin) and copra flakes (first-pressing pomace of natural coconut oil). By this — while suppressing gaminess — high-quality fat richly containing medium-chain fatty acids is slowly accumulated. In the piglet period — raised in a facility with computer-controlled optimal temperature, humidity, and ventilation management — a rearing environment with stress eliminated to the extreme is the foundation producing high-quality meat quality. The meat of Sakurajima Biyu Ton thus carefully raised — pale pink-red in color and lustrous — the near-pure-white fat is characterized by good firmness and fineness. When eaten — an appropriate texture and fragrant flavor spreads — absolutely no gaminess. The fat is clean — yet a gentle sweetness and umami is firmly felt. A brand pork representing Kagoshima — also once adopted as JAL First Class in-flight meal.
Basic Information
- Name
Sakurajima Biyu Ton - Production Area
Highland farm in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture - Management Body
Osumi Meat Industry Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Berkshire - Meat Characteristics
A delicate, lustrous pale pink color. Near-pure white fat that is firm and finely-grained. The fat is clean and refreshing, with a soft sweetness and a gentle umami. - Feed Characteristics
Pure vegetable protein base with Calsporin (probiotics) and copra flakes (first-press coconut palm oil residue, rich in medium-chain fatty acids) added. Suppresses off-odor while developing high-quality fat. Drinking water: natural radon hot spring (weakly alkaline, from ~1,300m depth) blended with mountain spring water. - Shipping Age
180–200 days - Annual Production
Approx. 50,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: August 9, 2002
Brand regulations established: April 1, 2001 - Related URLs
Sakurajima Biyu Ton Online Shop — Osumi Meat Industry
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Rearing Commitment
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Hachimenroppi
What is Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Kotobank - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.203
Osumi Meat Industry Co., Ltd. — Sakurajima Biyu Ton Online Shop
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Rearing Commitment (Osumi Meat Industry)
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Hachimenroppi
What is Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Kotobank
Last updated
6/21/2026