Magokoro Buta

Born of a commitment to feed rice and satsumaimo — a brand pork from Hokota, Ibaraki, overflowing with natural sweetness.

Magokoro Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hokota, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, managed by Ishigami Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc.

Magokoro Buta (Wholehearted Pork), produced with integrated in-house management at Ishigami Farm Co., Ltd. on the fertile land of Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a farm-direct brand pork where all processes — from breeding pig management at the self-owned GP farm through to fattening and shipment — are handled entirely in-house. The breed is a three-breed cross — Large White × Landrace sows with a Duroc male — raised slowly and carefully to approximately 180 days.

The greatest commitment of Magokoro Buta is in the feed. In the late fattening stage, an original designated compound feed incorporating 15% domestically grown feed rice and locally grown sweet potato from Hokota City and other Ibaraki sources is given. Furthermore, a supplementary feed incorporating minerals and enzymes independently developed by the company group is additionally given — realizing stable pig health and meat quality.

Magokoro Buta raised with such devoted care has a natural sweetness derived from the feed rice and sweet potato, and prides itself on a soft texture with moderate marbling. High water retention means umami components are rarely lost, and juiciness continues long after cooking. With no characteristic off-odor and a pure, clean flavor, the fat is finished white and supple.

Annual shipments are approximately 60,000 head — among the largest scales within Ibaraki Prefecture — distributed widely, centered on the prefecture. A brand pork whose character shines in a wide range of dishes from tonkatsu to yakiniku — deeply loved by many consumers as a brand pork representing Ibaraki, under reliable brand management with trademark registration and brand regulations in place.

Basic Information

• Name
  Magokoro Buta
• Production Area
  Hokota, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture
• Management Body
  Ishigami Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Natural sweetness from feed rice and sweet potato, with a tender texture and moderate marbling. Excellent water retention keeps umami components from being lost, so juiciness lasts. A pure flavor with no unwanted off-notes; the fat finishes white and supple
• Feed Characteristics
  Original designated compound feed with 15% domestic feed rice in the late fattening stage plus domestic sweet potato, including from Hokota City. A supplementary feed with minerals and enzymes developed by the company group is also given to improve meat quality and maintain health
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 60,000 head/year
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: April 4, 2007 / Brand regulations established: May 1, 2007
• Related URLs
  Ishigami Farm | Brand Pork from Hokota, Ibaraki
  Magokoro Buta Meat & Sauce Set | Iijima Chikusan Co., Ltd.
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.63
  Ishigami Farm
  Iijima Chikusan Co., Ltd.

Last updated
6/21/2026