A phantom marbled pork with beef-like marbling — from Kashiwa City, Chiba.
Kashiwa Genso Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Tega, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, managed by Sozaemon Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Kashiwa Genso Pork (Kashiwa Phantom Frost Pork), raised by Sozaemon Co., Ltd. at their farm in Tega, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, is an extremely rare pork with beef-like sashi (marbling) entering the lean. True to its name — frost as though from a phantom — the meat quality has captivated many gourmands.
The commitment in rearing lies in the feed. A self-formulated feed combining bread crusts, corn, soybean meal, feed rice, and beer lees is handmade daily and given, with absolutely no antibiotics used. The rearing period extends to 210–240 days of age — approximately 2 months longer than standard pigs — with patient, time-taking rearing producing finely grained, delicately textured meat quality.
The meat quality is characterized by fine sashi distributed uniformly in the beautiful pale grayish-pink lean, with a moist texture and juicy umami. The fat has a subtle sweetness and no off-odor — well-received as easy to eat even for those who dislike pork. The fat — rich in oleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid — is low in cholesterol, and the health-friendly aspect is also not to be overlooked.
The culinary applications are broad — in thinly sliced shabu-shabu and yakiniku, the elegant sweet fat umami can be savored to the fullest. Simple preparations that let the ingredient shine particularly suit it — roast pork from loin or shoulder loin, or braised belly pork. Sozaemon also manufactures processed products including prosciutto and salsiccia — the appeal of this pork can be enjoyed in various forms. Also handled at department stores such as Takashimaya — a specialty also welcomed as a gift.
Basic Information
- Name
Kashiwa Genso Pork - Production Area
Tega, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture - Management Body
Sozaemon Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc. Shipping age: 210–240 days; shipping weight: 120 kg. - Meat Characteristics
A rare brand pork with beef-like marbling in the lean. Fine muscle fibers and a moist texture; the fat is sweet with no off-odor. Low in cholesterol and easy on the body. - Feed Characteristics
Self-blended feed with bread crusts, corn, soybean meal, feed rice, beer lees, etc., handmade daily. No antibiotics used. - Shipping Age
210-240 days - Annual Production
Approx. 900 head annually. Primary wholesaler: Ito Ham. Primary slaughterhouse: Toride Meat Center. - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Yakiniku / Roast pork / Braised pork (nibuta) / Prosciutto / Salsiccia - Certifications
Trademark registered: September 16, 2011 / Brand regulations established: September 16, 2014 - Related URLs
Sozaemon Official Online Shop - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.96
Sozaemon Official Online Shop
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Last updated
6/21/2026
