Minamiboso no Meisui Mochi Buta

Raised on the famous water of Chiba — a brand pork proud of its springy, mochi-like texture and umami.

Minamiboso no Meisui Mochi Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, managed by Swine Farm Japan Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.

Minamiboso no Meisui Mochi Buta (South Boso Famous Water Mochi Pork) is a pork raised with devoted care on a commitment to the water and feed within the rich nature of South Boso, Chiba Prefecture. The defining feature of this brand pork is its commitment to water.

The water used in rearing is groundwater from Kururi, Kimitsu City — the only water in Chiba Prefecture selected for the ‘Heisei Famous Waters 100 Selection’ selected by the Ministry of the Environment. Rain falling in the mountain forests of the Seisosan mountain system is filtered through natural rock strata, welling up as a naturally self-flowing spring from deep in the ground — this clear water has a mellow sweetness. The pigs are raised on this high-quality water in combination with an original designated compound feed, and the richness of the water is reflected in the meat quality as well.

The name ‘mochi-buta’ originates from the springy, mochi-like elastic texture of the meat. The source of the deliciousness is the balance of finely grained meat quality and the umami of the fat. The LWD three-breed cross (Landrace, Large White, Duroc) pigs are finished at 185 days of age and 115 kg shipping weight — the sweetness of the moderately developed fat and the soft texture born from the fineness of the muscle fibers both coexist.

Production is handled by Swine Farm Japan Co., Ltd., established as a direct farm of Nakayama Chikusan — founded in Taisho 1 (1912). Approximately 37,000 head are shipped annually from 3 farms within Kimitsu City, distributed throughout Japan through Nakayama Chikusan and Tokyo Meat Market after slaughter at Kanagawa Meat Center. The character of this pork stands out especially in simple preparations like shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, and ginger pork stir-fry. A designated retailer system is in place for thorough quality management — available for purchase with confidence.

Basic Information

• Name
  Minamiboso no Meisui Mochi Buta
• Production Area
  Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture (Onodai, Yamataki-machi and Tosaki farms)
• Management Body
  Swine Farm Japan Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  A brand pork raised on groundwater from Kururi, Kimitsu City — the only water in Chiba Prefecture selected among the ‘Heisei 100 Famous Waters’. Excellent balance of fine-grained meat and fat umami, with a springy, mochi-like texture
• Feed Characteristics
  Original designated compound feed combined with the clear groundwater of Kururi, Kimitsu City (Heisei 100 Famous Waters)
• Shipping Age
  185 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 37,000 head annually. Slaughtered at Kanagawa Meat Center, then distributed through Nakayama Chikusan and Tokyo Meat Market. Designated retailer system in place
• Signature Dish
  Shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, ginger pork, yakiniku
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: October 21, 2016. Designated retailer system introduced for thorough quality control
• Related URLs
  Swine Farm Japan Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.104
  Swine Farm Japan Co., Ltd. (Official Site)

Last updated
6/21/2026