Raised on the pristine underground spring water from 300 meters beneath Mount Fuji — a Yamanashi brand pork celebrated for its sweet fat and refined, elegant flavor.
Fujigane Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Fujigane, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, managed by Maruichi Takamura Honten Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Berkshire.
Fujigane Pork is a self-branded pork produced by Maruichi Takamura Honten Co., Ltd., based in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture — raised in an environment at 1,000 meters above sea level at the foot of Mount Fuji, surrounded by clear air and great nature. The commitment to integrated management from pig farming through processing and sales protects freshness and quality through to reaching the table.
The thoroughgoing commitment to the rearing environment is the source of Fujigane Pork’s deliciousness. The pigs grow up drinking mineral-rich Fuji mountain spring water drawn from 300 meters underground. Utilizing the blessed climate of the Fuji Highland — cool in summer and mild in winter — the pigs are carefully fattened in a hygienic environment with optimized temperature, humidity, ventilation, and space. A combination of designated compound feed and lactic acid bacteria is used for the feed — raising the pigs healthily while regulating the gut environment. The shipping age is approximately 170 days, and the shipping weight is 117 kilograms — patient, slow fattening is also one of the defining features.
The product of this environment and feed management is the meat quality unique to Fujigane Pork. The finely grained, moist, and springily elastic lean, and the white, lustrous, strongly sweet fat — the two harmonize exquisitely.
With minimal characteristic off-odor and an elegant flavor, the true value is demonstrated not only in steak and salt-grilling that let the ingredient shine, but also in a wide range of preparations including shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, and ginger pork stir-fry. Self-processed ham and sausage are also highly popular — spreading its name nationwide as a furusato nozei return gift.
Basic Information
- Name
Fujigane Pork - Production Area
Fujigane, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture - Management Body
Maruichi Takamura Honten Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Berkshire - Meat Characteristics
Finely grained, moist lean with a springy, chewy elasticity, and white, lustrous fat with a pronounced sweetness. Minimal characteristic off-odor and an elegant flavor; the meat is a glossy, beautiful pink. - Feed Characteristics
Designated compound feed combined with lactic acid bacteria; Mt. Fuji artesian spring water drawn from 300m depth used for drinking water - Shipping Age
Approx. 170 days - Annual Production
3,600 head annually (shipped via Yamanashi Prefecture Meat Market) - Signature Dish
Steak, tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, shogayaki (ginger pork), ham and sausages - Certifications
Trademark: not registered
Farm HACCP: not applicable
JGAP: not applicable
Designated retailer program in place - Related URLs
Yamanakakoham / Maruichi Takamura Honten (Official Site)
Buta Trace – Maruichi Farm (19012) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.113
Yamanakakoham / Maruichi Takamura Honten (Official Site)
Buta Trace Pig Traceability System
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Last updated
6/21/2026
