A historic regional brand pork that Hamamatsu is proud of — the appeal is a deep flavor raised on dedicated feed.
Tokoton Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, managed by Hamamatsu Area Brand Pork Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
The Enshu area centered on Hamamatsu City has long been known as a land with thriving pig farming. In this land of rich agricultural zones, Tokoton Pork — born in 1990 — is a historic regional brand pork that local production farmers and Hamamatsu City Meat Market have grown together as one. The name embodies the commitment to Enshu pork and a vow of thoroughgoing quality.
The defining feature of this brand is the unique rearing method using the dedicated finishing feed ‘Tokoton C7.’ Without using animal protein ingredients — and richly blending cereals such as milo and barley — this dedicated feed is crafted to draw out the inherent clear flavor of pork. Through the animal ingredient-free feed, unnecessary off-odor is suppressed — a clean, refreshing finish is the characteristic.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace, Large White, and Duroc combined. Under the shipping standard of 190 days of age and 110 kg, the pigs are raised slowly until the meat quality is sufficiently completed. As a result, vividly colored pork of stable quality is delivered to the market.
The finely grained meat quality and appropriate fat balance are highly regarded — outstanding compatibility not only in shabu-shabu and tonkatsu but also as the filling in Hamamatsu’s specialty gyoza. With the Hamamatsu Area Brand Pork Promotion Council as the managing body, approximately 5,000 head are shipped annually. By establishing a designated sales store system, thorough quality management is maintained — the effort to ensure that reliably high-quality pork reaches consumers is ongoing. Having revised its brand regulations in 2013 and continued efforts toward further quality improvement — Tokoton Pork is a proud brand pork that has long supported Hamamatsu’s food culture.
Basic Information
- Name
Tokoton Pork - Production Area
Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture - Management Body
Hamamatsu Area Brand Pork Promotion Council - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Vibrant meat color with a consistently reliable quality. The dedicated grain-centered feed brings out pork’s natural deep umami, followed by a clean, refreshing finish. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated finishing feed ‘Tokoton C7’. No animal protein ingredients. Rich in grains such as milo and barley - Shipping Age
190 days - Annual Production
Approx. 5,000 head annually (via Hamamatsu City Meat Market). Shipping age: 190 days. Shipping weight: 110 kg. - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, ginger pork, gyoza (Hamamatsu specialty) - Certifications
Brand regulations established: April 1, 1990; revised April 1, 2013
Designated retailer program in place
Thorough quality and hygiene management through integration of producers and market - Related URLs
Nankuru Farm — Regional Brand Pork Site (Tokoton Pork) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.139
Nankuru Farm — Regional Brand Pork Site
Hanashiro Meat Supply (Enshu Pork Page)
Shizuoka Shimbun Bibure (Let’s Eat Enshu Pork)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
