Raised on feed rice — a Gunma brand pork rich in lean meat.
Shimonita Pork Komebuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, managed by Shimonita Meat Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female × Male: Duroc.
Shimonita Pork Kome Buta (Shimonita Pork Rice Pork), produced by Shimonita Meat Co., Ltd., which operates its own farm in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, is a brand pork raised by a proprietary fattening method utilizing domestically grown feed rice. By adding domestically grown feed rice at 5% or more to the feed for the 2 months of the fattening period, a natural sweetness is born in the fat, producing a pork with minimal off-odor and a clean, easy-to-eat character.
The breed is a three-breed cross of Large White, Landrace, and Duroc, with uniformity throughout the year realized by carefully selecting and unifying superior breed lines. The meat quality is characterized by a high lean content and good fat firmness — a carefully balanced spread of moderate marbling and appropriate fat content fills the mouth.
This pork pairs especially outstandingly with shabu-shabu — even after blanching, little scum rises, and the umami of the ingredient is so concentrated that the soup after boiling can be enjoyed directly with just salt and pepper, surprising first-time eaters. Also, in pork sukiyaki, the elegant sweetness and clean finish stand out, with a deep, never-tiring flavor that can be enjoyed again and again.
The use of feed rice also connects to the effective utilization of fallow and abandoned farmland — the practice of circular agriculture in which rice farmers and livestock farmers work together is another appeal unique to this brand pork. In hygiene management, Annaka Farm obtained Farm HACCP in March 2018, and the 1st and 2nd farms of Agatsuma Farm in December 2023 — safe, reliable pork produced under thorough quality management, delivered to the table with full confidence.
Basic Information
- Name
Shimonita Pork Komebuta - Production Area
Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture - Management Body
Shimonita Meat Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × (Landrace × Large White)) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Plentiful lean and firm fat. Characterized by a balance of moderate marbling and appropriate fat, with a natural sweetness in the fat and a light flavor - Feed Characteristics
In-house compound feed based on the company’s own feed standards. Domestically grown feed rice added at 5% or more for the 2 months of the fattening period - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 31,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu
Pork sukiyaki - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified: March 2018 (Annaka Farm) / Farm HACCP certified: December 2023 (Agatsuma Farm, 1st and 2nd farms) - Related URLs
Shimonita Meat Co., Ltd. | About Shimonita Pork
Shimonita Pork Online Shop (Official)
Buta Trace Pig Traceability System | Farm Detail
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.78
Shimonita Meat Co., Ltd. | About Shimonita Pork
Shimonita Pork Online Shop (Official)
Buta Trace Pig Traceability System | Farm Detail
Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory
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Last updated
6/21/2026
