Five hundred meters above Maebashi City, Gunma — a wheat pork raised by a family farm with love, delivering a plate of umami entirely free of off-odor.
Toyama no Mugibuta (Toyama’s Barley Pork) is a brand pork raised at Tozan Pig Farm, nestled on a highland at 500 meters above sea level in Kasukawacho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. At this open high-altitude farm with a sweeping view of the Kanto Plain, the family of Tozan Pig Farm Co., Ltd. keeps a devoted eye on each individual, raising them with care and time. The clear air and cool environment wrapped in lush greenery create a comfortable growing place for the pigs, with the free, low-stress environment firmly supporting their healthy growth. The feed uses an abundance of barley, with ingenuity to firmly draw out the authentic umami of the pork. The pork raised on a plant-based feed rich in barley has a clean, non-cloying fat with virtually no off-odor — a defining characteristic. The meat quality is moderately soft, with a rich umami seeping through with every chew — a straightforward, enjoyable flavor. The three-breed cross (Landrace × Large Yorkshire × Duroc) pigs are raised slowly over 180 days — the balance of lean and fat is refined, producing a deeply flavorful finish that never tires. Easy versatility in a wide range of preparations including stir-fry, grilling, shabu-shabu, hot pot, and braised dishes is also a major appeal. The adaptability to Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine of any kind is precisely what makes this pork treasured on daily tables. Please do try this highland barley pork representing Gunma — raised with family love in rich nature — at your home.
Basic Information
- Name
Toyama no Mugibuta - Production Area
Designated farms in Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
Toyama Yoton Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc (three-breed cross) - Meat Characteristics
Wheat-rich diet produces clean-tasting fat with minimal off-odors. Moderately tender, with umami that deepens with each chew and a well-balanced lean-to-fat ratio. - Feed Characteristics
Wheat-rich plant-based feed formula. Plant-centered ingredients designed to draw out natural pork umami. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 3,500 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.82
豚肉王国！ぐんまポーク 銘柄一覧
Last updated
6/21/2026