Raised in the highlands of Iwate — an exquisite brand pork born of an American-patented breed of the highest quality.
Tategamori Kogen Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, managed by Ark Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female Babcock Swine (Landrace / Large White) × Male Duroc.
Tategamori Kogen Buta is a brand pork raised at Ark Fujisawa Farm (Ark Co., Ltd.) in the lush highland of Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. In an environment blessed with Iwate’s pure air and nature, every individual pig is raised with devoted care.
The breed is Babcock-Swine — the first breed to receive a meat quality patent from the American Meat Quality Association (Landrace × Large White female × Duroc male cross) — whose superior meat quality is firmly established. The lean has a moderate elasticity, a refreshingly light umami beneath which lies a genuine richness. The fat is virtually free of off-odor, well-received even by those who don’t usually enjoy pork fat, and versatile across a wide range of preparations from shabu-shabu to yakiniku.
The feed uses a proprietary original blend of milo, grains such as barley and wheat, rice, and herbs, primarily centered on non-GMO ingredients. The complete exclusion of animal-derived ingredients is the secret to drawing out the clean, authentic flavor of the pork. Raised slowly over approximately 180 days, the result is a finish of both rich umami and outstanding texture. The farm holds Farm HACCP certification (obtained 2013) and JGAP certification (obtained 2017), with hygiene management and production process transparency guaranteed by a third-party organization.
The signature dishes are spare ribs and kakuni (braised pork belly) — preparations that pair exquisitely with this pork’s ability to bring out the full umami of the ingredient. Please enjoy Tategamori Kogen Buta — born of Iwate’s gifts and a thoroughgoing commitment to quality — on your table.
Basic Information
- Name
Tategamori Kogen Buta - Production Area
Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture - Management Body
Ark Co., Ltd. (Ark Tategamori) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female Babcock Swine (Landrace / Large White) × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Babcock Swine holds the first pork quality patent (American Meat Quality Association). Clean-mild fat with minimal off-odor, resilient lean with refined umami-sweetness. - Feed Characteristics
Proprietary blend based on milo, grains such as barley and wheat, and feed rice, with herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Non-GMO ingredients only; no animal-derived materials. - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 24,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Spare ribs / Kakuni (braised pork belly) - Certifications
Trademark registered (October 3, 1997)
Farm HACCP acquired (April 25, 2013)
JGAP acquired (October 20, 2017) - Related URLs
Ark Tategamori Official Site
Ark Tategamori Online Shop
Buta Trace (Farm Traceability)
Ark Tategamori | Restaurant & BBQ (Tategamori Highland) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.34
Ark Tategamori Official Site
Ark Tategamori Online Shop
Tategamori Kogen Hotel | Ark Tategamori Ingredients
Buta Trace
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Last updated
6/19/2026
