Raised at the foot of Mount Komagatake in Hokkaido — a fine-quality SPF-certified brand pork.
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Mori Town, Kayabe District, Hokkaido, managed by Donan Agro Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc (female pigs only).
Produced at Donan Agro Farm in Mori Town, in the south of Hokkaido overlooking Mount Komagatake, ‘Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta’ takes its name from ‘Hi’ (from the producer, Hiasa), ‘Ko’ (from Mount Komagatake) and ‘Ma’ (from Mori Town). Raised on a farm certified by the Japan SPF Swine Association as an SPF pig farm (pigs free of specific pathogens), the farm maintains thorough hygiene management under three strict conditions: geography, rearing, and sanitation.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace female × Large White male sows with Duroc boars — with shipment limited exclusively to female pigs. The defining characteristics are a finely grained, tender meat quality and a faint sweetness in the fat that stands out, with a rich content of oleic acid — the umami component. With a tendency to produce minimal scum, the inherent umami of the ingredient can be enjoyed directly in shabu-shabu and hot pot.
With approximately 21,000 head shipped annually and export records including Hong Kong, this is one of Hokkaido’s leading brand porks. It is available to order nationwide through the official online shop and furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) platforms, making it easy to enjoy even outside Hokkaido.
The feed is an original blend of cereal grains and rice in the farm’s own ratios, with added measures to enhance oleic acid content — softened with water after heat sterilization to reduce digestive burden on the pigs and draw out a superior, off-odor-free meat quality. Safety certifications include Farm HACCP, JGAP, and trademark registration, with production conducted under rigorous quality management.
Basic Information
- Name
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta - Production Area
Mori Town, Kayabe District, Hokkaido - Management Body
Donan Agro Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc (female pigs only) - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, tender meat and sweet fat. Rich in oleic acid, an umami component; produces little scum, so soups stay clear even in cooked dishes - Feed Characteristics
Original feed blending cereal grains and rice in the farm’s own ratios. Devised to raise oleic acid, then heat-sterilized and softened with water before feeding - Shipping Age
Approx. 170 days - Annual Production
Approx. 21,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 1, 2012 / Farm HACCP obtained: March 28, 2014 / JGAP obtained: December 17, 2018 / SPF-certified farm (Japan SPF Swine Association) - Related URLs
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta Official Site
Hikoma Buta Online Shop
Brands Handled / Hikoma Buta | Esprit Co., Ltd.
Donan Agro Co., Ltd. | HPA - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.26
Hokkaido Sodachi Hikoma Buta Official Site
Esprit Co., Ltd.
HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association
Hikoma Buta Online Shop
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Last updated
6/19/2026
