Raised in the land of Ibaraki — a brand pork finished on feed rice, with a dedication to quality that speaks for itself.
Wanoka Ton is a carefully-produced brand pork from Wanoka Pig Farm Co., Ltd. in Ibaraki Town, Higashi-Ibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture — managed with integrated in-house production from start to finish. The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large Yorkshire female sows with Duroc male — a well-balanced pig combining excellent meat quality and productivity, raised with devoted care. The rearing environment is also attended to with fine care, with barns large enough for each individual pig to lie down comfortably — ensuring each animal can spend its days at ease, with stress kept to an absolute minimum. In terms of feed, the proprietary compound feed ‘Wanoka’ is used as the base, and during the 2-month finishing stage before shipment, locally-grown feed rice from Ibaraki Town is self-ground and incorporated at 10% or more in the feed — drawing out the authentic umami of the pork to the maximum. This initiative — actively utilizing feed rice grown by local farmers — has attracted wide attention as a devoted production style that circulates local resources without waste. The effect of the feed rice gently suppresses the characteristic off-odor of pork, and the lean develops a finely-grained, tender texture. The brilliant white fat is characterized by a clean, elegant finish, and it adapts easily to a wide range of preparations from stir-fry to shabu-shabu and braised dishes — equally at home on household tables and restaurant menus. Shipping is at approximately 180 days, with approximately 1,500 head shipped annually through Ibaraki Prefecture Meat Market by Iijima Livestock. Trademark registered in 2008 — a brand deeply rooted in Ibaraki’s rich land, cherished on many tables over many years.
Basic Information
- Name
Wanoka Ton - Production Area
Ibaraki Town, Higashi-Ibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture - Management Body
Waka Yoton Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Finely textured, soft lean meat. Pure white fat with a clean, elegant finish. Low gaminess and easy to eat. - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary ‘Wanoka’ base feed. In the finishing stage (approx. 2 months before shipping), Ibaraki Town-grown feed rice is self-milled and added. - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,500 heads/year - Signature Dish
Not specified - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 29, 2008 - Related URLs
Ibaraki Tabeyou – Food and Agriculture Portal - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.67
Ibaraki Tabeyou – Food and Agriculture Portal
Last updated
June 21, 2026