Raised in the great land of Osumi, Kagoshima — an authentic brand pork finished with a koji-fermented feed.
Sanmi Ton (Three-Flavor Pork) is a brand pork handled by Kinoshita Pig Farm Co., Ltd. in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. In the rich natural environment of the Osumi Peninsula — the pork produced through many years of committed rearing management obtained trademark registration in 2002 — its high quality is widely recognized. For the feed — a special feed combining koji mold and fermented feed while further fortifying Vitamin E is given from the late fattening stage. In the finishing period, wheat is added at 10% — creating a flavorful meat quality. For the pigsty drinking water — activated water processed with a ceramic activating device is used — carefully arranging an environment where pigs grow healthily. Also, natural bamboo vinegar extracted from broad-leaved tree bark is utilized in rearing — minimizing dependence on antibiotics — a natural-style rearing approach as a major characteristic. The breed is a Hypor-lineage three-breed cross pig — shipped after the sufficient rearing period of 185 days. The pork born as a result — white fat and good carcass firmness — when eaten, juiciness and sweetness firmly spreads in the mouth. The texture is also firm — a highly satisfying specialty where the authentic umami of the ingredient is deeply felt. Also known as healthy pork with low cholesterol — the ease of incorporating into the daily table is also one of the appeals. Also highly popular as ham and sausage processed by Takeda Ham — gathering high evaluation as gift products as well. Please do savor at least once Sanmi Ton — nurtured by the rich landscape of Osumi.
Basic Information
- Name
Sanmi Ton - Production Area
Kinoshita Youton Co., Ltd. (Shimohori-machi, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture) - Management Body
Kinoshita Youton Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Hypor Dx × Hypor C) × Male Hypor SUPER-D (Duroc) - Meat Characteristics
Brilliantly white fat with firm, well-structured carcasses — juicy and naturally sweet. A satisfying, resilient bite packed with umami. A healthy pork with low cholesterol levels. - Feed Characteristics
Late fattening: dedicated feed enriched with koji mold, fermented feed ingredients, and Vitamin E. Finishing: 10% wheat added. Ceramic-activated water used for drinking; natural wood vinegar (mokusueki) from broad-leaved tree bark incorporated into the rearing program. - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Ham and sausage (Takeda Ham processed products) - Certifications
Trademark registration: April 26, 2002 - Related URLs
Kinoshita Youton Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Takeda Ham Co., Ltd. — Sanmi Ton - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.205
Kinoshita Youton Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Sankyo Meat Co., Ltd. — Sanmi Ton
Last updated
6/21/2026