The pride of Fukushima Prefecture — a richly flavored brand pork raised with a commitment to plant-based feed.
Hayama Kogen Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Fukushima Prefecture, managed by Hayama Kogen Ton Production Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc (three-way cross).
Hayama Kogen Ton is a three-breed cross pig raised with devoted care at ZEN-NOH-certified farms within Fukushima Prefecture. Pigs born from a cross of Landrace female × Large White male mother sows with Duroc male are raised slowly over approximately 180 days to shipping.
The key to enhancing meat quality is the dedicated finishing feed given for approximately 2 months before shipment. This feed — based primarily on grains such as corn and brown rice, and cassava, with the addition of natural tree extract, linseed oil, and perilla (egoma) absorbed oil — stands out for its commitment to an entirely plant-based feed with no animal-derived ingredients whatsoever. The natural tree extract has a deodorizing effect that softens the characteristic pork off-odor, while the linseed oil and perilla absorbed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. These combined measures firmly suppress the gamey off-odor of pork while simultaneously achieving a soft, juicy meat quality and a clean, elegant fat. Furthermore, the practical feature of minimal scum even in braised preparations makes this pork excellent for shabu-shabu, kakuni braised pork, mabo tofu, and many more dishes with no extra effort.
Only certified producers who meet the strict production standards set by ZEN-NOH Fukushima may use the name ‘Hayama Kogen Ton,’ with the brand also trademark registered. Since brand regulations were established in 1990, the sincere commitment to quality has been maintained and passed on unchanged. Please enjoy this brand pork representing Fukushima at your table.
Basic Information
- Name
Hayama Kogen Ton - Production Area
Fukushima Prefecture (council member farms within the prefecture) - Management Body
Hayama Kogen Ton Production Promotion Council - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc (three-way cross) - Meat Characteristics
Soft, juicy lean with light, clean-finishing fat. Minimal scum in hot-pot and simmered dishes — ideal for nabe and nimono. - Feed Characteristics
For approx. 2 months before shipment, a dedicated feed based on corn, brown rice, and cassava. Raised on a purely plant-based feed with natural tree extract, linseed oil, and perilla (egoma) absorbed oil added - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 25,000 head/year - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered / Brand regulations established: April 10, 1990 - Related URLs
JA ZEN-NOH Fukushima | Meat Products
Hayama Kogen Ton | Shiota Farm Co., Ltd. - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.55
JA ZEN-NOH Fukushima | Meat Products
Hayama Kogen Ton | Shiota Farm Co., Ltd.
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Last updated
6/21/2026
