Nurtured by the great land of Tokachi, Hokkaido — a rare and precious pure-bred Berkshire black pork.
Tokachi Kurobuta is a brand pork managed by Yamasa Meat Co., Ltd., based in Obihiro City, Hokkaido. Pure Berkshire breed pigs — and only Berkshire — are selectively raised at two designated farms: Miyamoto Farm and Abe Farm. Certified by the Hokkaido Berkshire Association and designated as a black pig production farm by the Japan Swine Breeders’ Association, the purity of the breed and the quality of rearing are rigorously maintained — giving consumers genuine confidence in every purchase. The Berkshire breed is globally rare; compared to standard pigs, they grow at a slower pace, allowing a rich umami to accumulate slowly and deeply within the muscle over an extended period. Raised through Tokachi’s harsh winter cold, the meat quality is further tightened and firmed — within the finely-grained lean, a deep richness and natural sweetness become concentrated. The fat is pale and beautifully compact, releasing a distinctively premium umami that slowly and warmly spreads across the palate. Shipping age of 200–220 days ensures a long, patient rearing period, resulting in a finely-grained meat quality and a flavor of genuine depth. Annual shipments are limited to approximately 1,200 head, maintaining a deliberate small-scale production while preserving high quality through attentive, individual care for every animal. The primary slaughter facility is Hokkaido Livestock Corporation’s Tokachi Plant, where the pork is processed under hygienic and safe conditions before reaching consumers. Please fully savor the authentic flavors of Tokachi’s land in yakiniku and shabu-shabu — preparations that bring out the full richness of this black pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Tokachi Kurobuta - Production Area
Obihiro City, Hokkaido - Management Body
Yamasa Meat Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Berkshire (purebred) - Meat Characteristics
Rich umami and natural sweetness in the lean, with firm white fat carrying a distinctively refined flavor. Fine-grained Berkshire muscle texture. - Feed Characteristics
Standard compound feed - Shipping Age
200–220 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,200 head/year - Signature Dish
Yakiniku (grilled pork) / Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Hokkaido Berkshire Association certified
Japan Swine Registration Association Designated Black Pig Production Farm - Related URLs
Food Valley Tokachi (Yamasa Meat Co., Ltd.)
Abe Farm
Sasaki Livestock Co., Ltd.
Abe Farm Online Shop - Source
Brand Pork Guidebook 2026 p.19
Food Valley Tokachi (Yamasa Meat Co., Ltd.)
Abe Farm
Sasaki Livestock Co., Ltd.
Abe Farm Online Shop
Last updated
June 19, 2026