Raised on whole-kernel corn and wheat — a brand pork from Hanyu, Saitama, with concentrated sweetness and umami.
Saiou-ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, managed by Pork Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc.
Saiou-ton (Saitama Cherry Blossom Pork), born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, is a brand pork raised by Pork Co., Ltd. through the accumulation of many years of pig farming technique. The name carries both affection for the rich land colored by cherry blossoms and a commitment to premium pork.
The whole-kernel corn used in the Saiou-ton feed is crushed whole after harvest and given. Coarsely ground grain passes slowly through the pig’s digestive tract — nutrients are slowly absorbed, elevating the quality of the fat. The result is a fat with a melt-in-the-mouth sweetness and a clean, refreshing finish — a defining characteristic. Combining wheat further refines the amino acid balance, also contributing to the fineness and softness of the meat.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Large White female × Landrace male, then Duroc male crossed with those female pigs. The advantages of all three breeds — the elegant fat quality of Large White, the moist meat quality of Landrace, and the rich depth and easy marbling of Duroc — unite to realize a well-balanced, flavor-rich lean and appropriate fat.
Shipping is targeted at 170 days of age and 117 kg — fattened over a slightly longer period than standard pigs, with umami components accumulating firmly in the interim. Even after heating, not dry — a sweet meat juice spreading with every chew. Saiou-ton, whose inherent pork flavor can be enjoyed to the fullest, stands out in a wide range of preparations from daily tables to slightly luxurious dishes — from tonkatsu and shabu-shabu to ginger pork stir-fry. Approximately 20,000 head are shipped annually, with wholesaling handled by Kobayashi Livestock.
Basic Information
- Name
Saiou-ton - Production Area
Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture - Management Body
Pork Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Finely grained, soft meat; rich depth from the three-way cross and sweet fat. Stays juicy after cooking, letting you enjoy the inherent umami of pork. - Feed Characteristics
Whole-kernel corn crushed whole and given. Compound feed combined with wheat balances amino acids, improving fat quality and meat fineness. - Shipping Age
170 days - Annual Production
Approx. 20,000 head annually (wholesaler: Kobayashi Livestock) - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu / Shabu-shabu / Ginger pork (shogayaki) / Yakiniku - Certifications
Trademark registered: July 1, 2011. Slaughtered at Honjo Meat Center. - Related URLs
Pork Co., Ltd. (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.90
Pork Co., Ltd. Official Site
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Last updated
6/21/2026
