The pride of Okitama, Yamagata — a brand pork rich in Vitamin E, raised on a clean farm.
Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, managed by Pig Farm Murooka Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc (three-way cross).
A brand pork nurtured by the rich natural gifts of the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, raised under thoroughgoing commitment and devoted rearing management. The breed is a three-breed cross of SPF Landrace × Large White sows with the excellent-marbling Duroc — producing a pork of finely grained meat quality and an outstanding balance of rich umami.
To draw out the full potential of the breed, the feed uses an original blend based primarily on barley and corn, further enriched with seaweed and milo for added umami and nutrition. Of particular note is the Vitamin E content in the feed — designed at approximately 3 times the level of standard pork — which suppresses oxidation of the pork and preserves freshness, contributing significantly to meat quality improvement.
The farm actively employs female staff, devoting energy to creating a calm, clean environment that minimizes stress for the pigs. Disease prevention measures including showering upon entry and exit and regular hygiene inspections are also thorough — realizing safe and reliable pork production. For the final 60 days, pigs are fattened slowly on the farm’s own designated compound feed, with animals that reach 175 days shipped.
The exquisite balance between the pure-white, finely grained fat and the lean with its elegant sweetness creates a rich umami that spreads with every bite. Highly regarded not only on domestic tables but also in overseas markets including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan, this is a brand pork of Yamagata with a firmly established reputation. Please do try its elegant umami at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi - Production Area
Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture - Management Body
Pig Farm Murooka Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc (three-way cross) - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, tender meat; a balance of lean with elegant sweetness and pure-white fat. A rich flavor in which the umami of the meat and the sweetness of the fat harmonize - Feed Characteristics
Original compound feed centered on barley and corn, with seaweed and milo added and vitamin E fortified to about 3 times the usual level. Finished for 60 days on designated compound feed - Shipping Age
175 days - Annual Production
Approx. 27,000 head/year - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: July 2, 2010 (Registration No. 5335400) - Related URLs
Pig Farm Murooka Co., Ltd. Official Site | Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi
Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi — Hachimenroppi
Yonezawa Beef Tokiwa | Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.54
Pig Farm Murooka Co., Ltd. Official Site | Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi
Yonezawa Beef Tokiwa | Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi
Yonezawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi — Hachimenroppi
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Last updated
6/21/2026
