Bimeiton

From the shores of Lake Kasumigaura — Ibaraki’s supreme brand pork, as proven by 16 Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Awards.

Bimeiton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Aso, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture, managed by Nakamura Chikusan Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc.

Bimeiton is a brand pork representative of Ibaraki Prefecture, raised at a self-owned farm in Namegata City spread along the shores of Lake Kasumigaura. As a certified farm of the Japan SPF Swine Association, a thoroughgoing system is in place to rear and manage pigs within the same farm consistently from the time of birth through to shipment — raised healthily under strict hygiene management.

Fine care is also paid to the rearing environment: beginning with the creation of a comfortable environment where sows can live at ease, a year-round comfortable temperature is maintained using automatic curtain ventilation systems in summer and underfloor heating with temperature sensors in winter. Newly born piglets are given ample colostrum immediately after birth to build immunity, with thorough iron and nutrient supplementation as well. Feed composition is reviewed in detail according to each growth stage, with easily digestible ingredients incorporated as the pigs are raised with devoted care. The feed uses a designated compound as the base, combined with carefully selected natural ingredients including barley, olive oil presscake, and alfalfa meal — with lactic acid bacteria and aspergillus also incorporated to maintain a healthy gut environment.

The greatest appeal of Bimeiton, raised with such devoted care, is the exquisite balance between the finely grained, firm lean and the light, refreshingly sweet fat with no characteristic off-odor. When tasted, the inherent umami of pork spreads gently, and with a low melting point, a smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture can be enjoyed. The clean, refreshing finish after eating makes this an approachable flavor for all ages and genders.

Winner of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award 16 times, and also honored with the Top Award of the Ibaraki Prefecture Livestock Grand Prize — a pork of nationally acclaimed, high evaluation.

Basic Information

• Name
  Bimeiton
• Production Area
  Aso, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture
• Management Body
  Nakamura Chikusan Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained, firm lean and light, clean fat with an elegant sweetness. Umami spreads gently in the mouth, and the low melting point of the fat gives a smooth melt. Clean aftertaste; an easy-to-eat flavor
• Feed Characteristics
  Designated compound feed as the base, with natural ingredients such as barley, olive oil cake, and alfalfa meal blended according to growth stage. Lactic acid bacteria and koji mold also added to regulate the gut environment
• Shipping Age
  185 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 10,000 head/year
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: December 2003 / Brand regulations established: December 1, 2004 / Farm HACCP obtained: April 27, 2021 / JGAP obtained: September 30, 2022 / Japan SPF Swine Association certified
• Related URLs
  Bimeiton Official Site (Nakamura Chikusan Co., Ltd.)
  SC Meat | Ibaraki Bimeiton (SPF)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.62
  Bimeiton Official Site (Nakamura Chikusan Co., Ltd.)
  SC Meat | Ibaraki Bimeiton (SPF)

Last updated
6/21/2026