Nurtured by the pure waters of the Northern Alps — a Toyama brand pork from the great land of the prefecture, with a character distinctly its own.
Toyama Prefecture is a land of nature blessed with an environment where two-thirds of the national land is covered with forests, and snowmelt water from the Northern Alps creates a rich river system. Raised drawing fully on that bounty is ‘Toyama Pork.’ Toyama Pork is a collective term for brand pork produced within Toyama Prefecture — with Toyama Prefecture Pig Farming Association Federation at the center promoting quality management. Hygienically slaughtered and processed at Toyama Shokunikku Sogo Center (the only meat processing facility in the prefecture) — stable, fresh quality maintained is a major defining feature. The breed adopts a three-breed cross — Large Yorkshire × Landrace female crossed with Duroc male, outstanding in meat quality. The pork produced by this combination is characterized by a finely-grained, soft meat quality and premium sweet fat — with minimal off-odor and a clean, refreshing finish to enjoy. Furthermore, with a rearing period of 180 days raised slowly — the umami of the meat is slowly concentrated. In terms of preparations, shabu-shabu and cold shabu-shabu that fully draw out the rich flavor are particularly popular. Thinly sliced meat dipped quickly delivers a fluffy, soft texture and gently spreading sweet fat umami in the mouth. Of course also outstanding compatibility with staple preparations such as ginger pork stir-fry and tonkatsu — resistant to shrinkage even with heat, a juicy finish. Distributed within and outside the prefecture through JA Zen-Noh Toyama Prefecture Headquarters, Gyukatsu, and Iwatora — approximately 29,000 head are shipped annually. Trademark-registered in 1997 — as a trusted brand supporting Toyama’s food culture, delivering to many tables.
Basic Information
- Name
Toyama Pork - Production Area
Designated farms within Toyama Prefecture - Management Body
JA Zen-Noh Toyama - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross (LWD): Female (Landrace x Large White or Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Clean, well-balanced umami from Toyama’s mountain and bay environment; consistent quality across designated farms under unified JA Zen-Noh Toyama production standards - Feed Characteristics
JA Zen-Noh Toyama designated production standards (specific feed details not publicly disclosed) - Shipping Age
Not specified - Annual Production
29,000 head annually. Primary wholesalers: JA Zen-Noh Toyama Branch, Ushikatsu, and Iwatora. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: April 11, 1997
Unified and hygienic processing system at Toyama Comprehensive Meat Center - Related URLs
Etchu Toyama Kingdom of Food – Toyama Pork
JA Zen-Noh Toyama – Toyama Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.128
Etchu Toyama Kingdom of Food
JA Zen-Noh Toyama
Brand Meat Japan
Lettuce Club (Recipe Magazine)
Last updated
6/21/2026