Raised in the rich nature of Kunisaki, Oita — an SPF-certified brand pork of delicate, cherry-blossom pink perfection.
Sakura Ou (Cherry Blossom King), raised at Aki Farm in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, is an SPF-certified brand pork handled by JA Kitakyushu Farm Co., Ltd. True to its name — the pale cherry-blossom-colored meat is impressive — its beauty is the crystallization of strict rearing management and committed effort spared no trouble. The Kunisaki Peninsula where the farm is located is a tranquil area with blue sea and lush green mountains — utmost importance is placed on creating an environment where pigs can spend without stress, freely and comfortably. The pigs raised there are finished in a physically and mentally healthy condition — that healthiness directly connects to the quality of the meat. SPF means free from specific pathogens — but at Aki Farm, a unique strict management standard exceeding the general SPF standard is set — daily thoroughly maintaining medication-free rearing. An abundant barley blend is used for the feed — further by adding bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria, the pig’s intestinal environment is regulated while carefully raising. After exceeding 70 days of age, completely medication-free management — shipped as safe, reliable pork. Such daily accumulation bears fruit — appropriate richness and umami are born in the meat, the fat is elegantly sweet — softness and juiciness spreads throughout the mouth with every chew. With very minimal off-odor and easy to eat — particularly well-suited to preparations directly enjoying the ingredient’s flavor such as shabu-shabu and pork sauté — producing elegant pork dishes on the table. As a brand pork representing Oita — widely delivered nationwide by direct shipment from production area through JA Oita.
Basic Information
- Name
Sakura Ou - Production Area
JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd. — Aki Farm (Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture) - Management Body
JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd. — Aki Farm - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (SPF) - Meat Characteristics
Raised on a feed rich in barley under strict hygiene management — a well-balanced richness and umami. The fat is elegantly sweet and juicy, with a characteristically tender texture and minimal off-odor. - Feed Characteristics
Cooperative compound feed with generous barley content, bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria added to regulate intestinal environment. Completely drug-free feed management from 70 days of age onward. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Pork sauté - Certifications
Trademark registration: July 21, 2006
Farm HACCP certified
JGAP certified - Related URLs
Sakura Ou Farm (Aki Farm) — JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd.
Sakura Ou — JA North Kyushu Farm (Just Meat!)
Sakura Ou — JA Zennoh Oita - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.185
Sakura Ou Farm — JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd.
Sakura Ou — JA North Kyushu Farm (Just Meat!)
Sakura Ou — JA Zennoh Oita
Last updated
6/21/2026