Raised on the gifts of wheat — a Saitama brand pork of exquisite sweet fat and an intensely satisfying lean red meat.
Musashi Mugi Buta (Musashi Barley Pork), produced by Nagashima Pig Farm Co., Ltd. — which has accumulated a long history in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture — is a uniquely characterful brand pork raised on self-produced feed: wheat-derived food items such as bread, udon, ramen, and pasta collected from food factories in the Kanto area, heat-dried and processed at the company’s own factory, combined with rice milled for improved digestibility. It also attracts attention from a food waste utilization perspective. In rearing, piglets born in Tochigi Prefecture move at 2 months of age to farms in Saitama and throughout Kanto, raised slowly until meeting the shipping standard of 170 days of age and 115 kg. Growing up healthily without stress in a hygienically well-managed environment produces the meat quality unique to this pork. The greatest appeal of Musashi Mugi Buta is the richness of its meat quality. The loin core has finely-grained sashi (marbling), and with the first bite a gently spreading sweetness and rich lean umami can be enjoyed. The fat is soft, with a nearly melting smoothness — minimal characteristic pork off-odor, compatible with a wide range of preparations. The breed is a three-breed cross — (Large Yorkshire female × Landrace male) × Duroc male — realizing premium meat quality that draws out the advantages of each breed. Annual shipments reach approximately 38,000 head, distributed primarily through Kumagaya Meat Center and Tokyo Metropolitan Meat Market. Outstanding compatibility with staple pork preparations including shabu-shabu, ginger pork stir-fry, and tonkatsu — various cuts also available through the official online shop. Please do savor Musashi Mugi Buta — trademark registered in 2011 — at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Musashi Mugi Buta - Production Area
Nagashima Yoton Co., Ltd. (Fukaya City, Saitama) - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Fine loin marbling with gently spreading sweetness; soft, smooth fat and rich lean umami with minimal gaminess - Feed Characteristics
Self-made feed: wheat-based food (bread, udon, ramen, pasta, etc.) heat-dried from Kanto food factories, combined with ground rice for improved digestibility - Shipping Age
170 days / 115 kg - Annual Production
Approx. 38,000 head annually. Primary slaughterhouses: Kumagaya Meat Center and Tokyo Metropolitan Meat Market. - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registration: September 30, 2011. Farm HACCP: not applicable. Designated retailer program in place. - Related URLs
Nagashima Yoton Co., Ltd. Official Site
Musashi Mugi Buta Official Web Shop
Buta Trace – Nagashima Yoton (09021)
Buta Trace – Nagashima Yoton Hanazono Farm (11067) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.94
Nagashima Yoton Co., Ltd. Official Site
Musashi Mugi Buta Official Web Shop
Buta Trace – Nagashima Yoton Farm (09021)
Buta Trace – Nagashima Yoton Hanazono Farm (11067)
Last updated
6/21/2026