Raised by the crystal waters and great earth of Tokachi, Hokkaido — a supreme brand pork with absolutely zero off-odor.
Nakasatsunai Village in Kasai District, in the sweeping expanse of Tokachi, Hokkaido. The Satsunai River, fed by the Hidaka mountain range, has been awarded the title of Japan’s clearest river on multiple occasions since the Heisei era. Tokachino Pork is a brand pork raised by drinking these pure subterranean waters, carefully fattened under strict hygiene standards. Production is handled by Tokachino Pork Co., Ltd., a company that holds both Farm HACCP and JGAP certification — its serious commitment to safe pork production forms the very foundation of this brand. The feed is a proprietary compound formula of the company’s own design, meticulously building a quality that stands apart from standard pork, starting from the rearing stage itself. That effort is unmistakable the moment the meat touches the palate. The lean is finely-grained, and the deeper you chew, the more the umami seeps through — a tender, delicate softness. The fat is never heavy; within its melting, silky texture lies an elegant richness and a gentle sweetness that keeps you coming back for more. The pork’s characteristically minimal off-odor lets the ingredient’s own flavor come through directly, making it approachable even for those who don’t normally enjoy pork. Tokachi is a region with deep-rooted butadon (pork rice bowl) culture. Tokachino Pork’s loin, grilled to fragrant perfection and generously coated in a sweet-savory sauce, is a masterpiece dish where the umami of the meat and the sweetness of the fat harmonize beautifully. Despite an impressive and consistent annual shipment of 30,000 head, the producers never compromise on quality — a commitment that has sustained this brand for many years.
Basic Information
- Name
Tokachino Pork - Production Area
Nakasatsunai Village, Kasai District, Hokkaido - Management Body
Tokachino Pork Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (L1020 × L1010) × Male: PIC800 - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, tender red meat with rich umami; clean, lightly sweet fat with no heaviness; remarkably low pork odor. - Feed Characteristics
A proprietary compound feed formulated exclusively for Tokachino Pork. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
30,000 heads/year - Signature Dish
Pork bowl (Buta-don) - Certifications
Trademark Registration (April 8, 2005)
Brand Standards (February 2004)
Farm HACCP Certification (October 23, 2018)
JGAP Certification (April 12, 2019) - Related URLs
Tokachino Pork Co., Ltd.
Products | Tokachino Pork Co., Ltd.
Tokachino Pork | HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association - Source
Brand Pork Guidebook 2026 p.20
Tokachino Pork Co., Ltd.
HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association
Last updated
June 20, 2026