Vitamin E at four times the level of standard pork. An accomplished Gunma brand pork born of original breed refinement on the slopes of Mount Akagi.
Waton Mochibuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) raised nationwide (group farms of Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd.), managed by Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: GP Queen × GP King = Female × Male Duroc.
Waton Mochibuta is a brand pork produced by Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd., headquartered on the slopes of Mount Akagi in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. In 1985, the founding pig was discovered in the United States, brought back to Japan, and subjected to independent breed improvement — with ‘Waton Mochibuta’ born in 1992.
A major defining feature of this brand is its consistent integrated rearing management from the great-grandparent (GGP) level — rare even within Japan. By managing and selecting its own unique crossbreed — three breeds with differing characteristics combined — from the GGP stage, quality stability and improvement are consistently pursued. Only carefully selected, outstanding pigs become breeding pigs — the thoroughgoing commitment to quality is the very foundation of this brand.
The feed is a high-quality, proprietarily designed blend based on natural ingredients including corn. Nutritional balance is controlled through several types of special feed tailored to the growth stage, raised in a healthy, low-stress environment. The result is a glutamic acid (umami component) content approximately 5.7 times, and a Vitamin E (preventing fat oxidation) content nearly 4 times, that of standard domestic pork — realizing a rich, long-lasting umami meat quality.
Waton Mochibuta born in this way is characterized by a soft, finely grained meat quality and a lightly melting fat. In shabu-shabu, the clean fat and deep richness can be savored; in tonkatsu, the unity with the coating is outstanding. The track record of 10 consecutive wins at the Japan Food Selection proves its deliciousness.
Basic Information
- Name
Waton Mochibuta - Production Area
Nationwide (group farms of Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd.) - Management Body
Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
GP Queen × GP King = Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Male Duroc (an original cross of three breeds with different characteristics; integrated in-house breeding from great-grandparent stock) - Meat Characteristics
Approximately 4× the vitamin E of typical pork; abundant glutamic acid (umami). Soft, fine-grained meat with light, melt-in-the-mouth fat; moist and juicy. - Feed Characteristics
High-quality naturally sourced proprietary blend based on corn and natural ingredients. Multiple custom formulations by growth stage for optimal nutritional balance. - Shipping Age
150–180 days - Annual Production
Available nationwide via online shop and select retailers. - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu, tonkatsu - Certifications
Japan Food Selection award winner for 10 consecutive years. Integrated breeding management from great-grandparent stock. JGAP certified (individual farm certification obtained; group certification in progress). / Trademark registered: July 21, 2006 / Brand regulations established: June 23, 1983 - Related URLs
Waton Mochibuta Official Site - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.85
Global Pig Farm Co., Ltd. Official Site
Waton Mochibuta Official Site
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Last updated
6/21/2026
