The pride of Agatsuma District, Gunma — a brand pork of clean, elegant flavor, nurtured by the blessings of barley and wheat.
Agatsuma Mugi Buta 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 Mugi Buta (‘mugi’ meaning barley and wheat) is a brand pork with its production area in Higashi-Agatsuma Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture. Managed by JA Agatsuma, contracted farmers at 3 farms within the Agatsuma area raise them with unstinting love and labor.
What determines the quality of this pork is a dedicated feed of thoroughgoing commitment. From approximately 120 days of age through to shipment, a dedicated fattening feed composed solely of plant-based ingredients with no animal-based ingredients whatsoever — with a higher proportion of barley and wheat — is given continuously. By adopting this rearing approach, the characteristic off-odor unique to pork is firmly suppressed, producing a clean, refined, and easy-to-eat flavor.
The meat quality is moderately firm and finely grained, with a deep, clean umami and natural sweetness felt within a refreshing overall character. Even those sensitive to the characteristic pork off-odor find it easy to eat — another appeal in its support across a wide age range.
The breed is a three-breed cross of Landrace, Large White, and Duroc — an excellently balanced combination of fine meat quality and productivity. The shipping age is approximately 180 days — the pigs are raised more patiently than standard to draw out the meat’s inherent umami to the fullest. Annual shipments are approximately 15,000 head, available at A-Coop Agatsuma stores and elsewhere. Its clean, refreshing flavor shines especially in tonkatsu — the quality of the ingredient stands out even more, with a crispy coating and juicy interior to enjoy. Please do savor this Joshu (Gunma) specialty — born of the rich natural environment of Agatsuma and the sincere efforts of the farmers — at your table.
Basic Information
- Name
Agatsuma Mugi Buta - Production Area
Higashiagatsuma Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
JA Agatsuma - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Minimal pork off-odor, with an elegant sweetness and deep umami within a light, clean texture. Fine-grained and moderately firm — easy to eat. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated brand feed of plant-based ingredients only, with a higher proportion of barley and wheat and no animal-derived ingredients. Fed continuously from approximately 120 days of age through shipment. - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) - Certifications
Brand regulations in place (quality certification standards and trade conditions established) - Related URLs
JA Agatsuma
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory
Joshu Brand Pork | Gunma Meat Quality Council - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.72
JAあがつま
豚肉王国！ぐんまポーク
上州銘柄豚｜群馬県食肉品質向上対策協議会
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Last updated
6/21/2026
