Raised in the great nature of Agatsuma, Gunma — a brand pork that shines with a light, elegant umami.
Agatsuma Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Higashiagatsuma Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, managed by JA Agatsuma. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc.
Agatsuma Pork is a brand pork managed by JA Agatsuma, with its production area in Higashi-Agatsuma Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture. In the rich natural environment spread along the Agatsuma River, designated farms raise the pigs with devoted care under a committed fattening management approach. There are three designated fattening farms: Katagiri Farm, Tomomatsu Farm, and Tomizawa Pig Farm — each steadily continuing rearing management that draws on the local terroir.
The brand pork dedicated feed is given continuously from approximately 120 days of age through to shipment, with consistent feed management contributing to stable meat quality. The breed is an LWD three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White sows with a Duroc male — producing a well-balanced meat quality of lean and fat. The approximately 180-day rearing period — longer than standard — firmly draws out a deep umami through patient fattening.
The finished meat has a suppressed characteristic pork off-odor, with a sweet, rich umami spreading through the entire mouth within a clean, refreshing texture. The fat dissolves gently without any cloyingness, and the harmony with the lean brings a pleasant, satisfying eating experience.
Approximately 15,000 head are shipped annually through Gunma Prefecture Meat Wholesale Market. From simple grilling that lets the ingredient’s own umami shine directly, to shabu-shabu where the sweetness of the fat stands out — its deliciousness can be savored across a wide range of preparations. Please do place this Gunma brand pork — nurtured by Agatsuma’s land and clear water — on your table at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Agatsuma Pork - Production Area
Higashiagatsuma Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
JA Agatsuma - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Minimal pork off-odor, with a sweet umami spreading through a light, clean texture. The fat melts gently with a pleasant mouthfeel, and its harmony with the lean makes for a satisfying bite. - Feed Characteristics
A dedicated brand feed given continuously from approximately 120 days of age through shipment, ensuring stable, consistent meat quality. - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.71
豚肉王国！ぐんまポーク
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Last updated
6/21/2026
