Kintonoh

One-eighth Jinhua pig blood — a Fujikinka cross: a brand pork of rich umami that Shizuoka is proud of.

Kintonoh is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Shizuoka Prefecture, managed by Shizuoka Prefecture Economic Agricultural Cooperative Federation. Breed / crossbreeding: Fujikinka × Fujikinka.

Kintonoh (Golden Pork King), a brand pork representing Shizuoka Prefecture, is a committed pork inheriting the bloodline of the rare Chinese-origin Jinhua pig. Kintonoh — born by crossing ‘Fujikinka’ lineage pigs uniquely developed by Shizuoka Prefecture Livestock Technology Research Institute — inherits one-eighth of the Jinhua pig’s genes, receiving its premium meat quality and rich flavor.

The greatest appeal of Kintonoh is its finely grained, soft meat quality and elegantly sweet fat. The sweetness of the fat and mellow flavor inherited from Jinhua pig bring a deep richness and umami that spreads throughout the mouth from the moment of eating. Non-cloying with a refreshing finish — not only in tonkatsu and shabu-shabu, but also in yakiniku, sukiyaki, and various other preparations, its deliciousness can be slowly enjoyed.

Quality uniformity is also a point of commitment — the pigs are raised under thorough production management at certified farms. With Shizuoka Prefecture Economic Agricultural Cooperative Federation (JA Shizuoka Keizairen) as the managing body — using Keizairen-designated compound feed, raised slowly over approximately 200 days to an ideal weight of around 120 kg. Annual shipments are very rare at approximately 600 head — primarily distributed within Shizuoka Prefecture.

It is popular both for service at the yakiniku restaurant of the local butcher Kanemaru Seinikuten and as a furusato nozei return gift via mail order — available in various cuts including belly block, shoulder yakiniku cut, and loin tonkatsu cut. Please do savor at least once the deep flavor of Kintonoh — inheriting the elegant umami of Jinhua pig.

Basic Information

• Name
  Kintonoh
• Production Area
  Shizuoka Prefecture (farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  Shizuoka Prefecture Economic Agricultural Cooperative Federation (JA Shizuoka Keizairen)
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Fujikinka × Fujikinka (Fujikinka is a Jinhua pig lineage breed developed by the Shizuoka Prefectural Livestock Technology Research Institute)
• Meat Characteristics
  A rare brand pork inheriting one-eighth of the Jinhua pig’s genes. Finely grained, soft meat and premium, sweet fat. Quality kept uniform through production management at certified farms.
• Feed Characteristics
  Keizairen-designated compound feed
• Shipping Age
  approx. 200 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 600 head annually. Shipping age: approx. 200 days. Shipping weight: approx. 120 kg. Primary slaughterhouse: Ogasa Meat Center. Primary wholesalers: Ogasa Meat Center and Kanemaru Butcher.
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu / Shabu-shabu / Yakiniku / Sukiyaki
• Certifications
  Consistent quality ensured through production management at certified farms / Trademark registered: October 15, 2010 / Brand regulations established: December 22, 2010
• Related URLs
  JA Shizuoka Economic Federation — Kintonoh Page
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.136
  JA Shizuoka Keizairen (Official Site)
  JA Group Shizuoka portal
  Shizuoka Prefecture official website (Fujikinka introduction)

Last updated
6/21/2026