Raised in the nature of Itoshima — a Fukuoka brand pork that shines with an elegant sweetness and richness.
Ikisan Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nijo District, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, managed by Ikisan Ranch Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Ikisan Buta (Ikisan Ranch Pork), born in the nature-rich environment of Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a committed brand pork raised under consistent management by Ikisan Ranch Co., Ltd. True to its name — all processes from production through processing and sales are self-handled — with thoroughgoing quality management as the major characteristic. The Nijo area of Itoshima City where Ikisan Ranch is located is a green-rich land surrounded by the Genkai Sea and the Seburi mountain system. This environment — blessed with clear air and rich nature — firmly underpins the deliciousness of Ikisan Buta.
A self-compound feed blending 20% feed rice into a whole-kernel corn base is used — the plant-centered composition without animal-based ingredients firmly suppresses the characteristic pork off-odor. Furthermore, the pigs are given special drinking water passed through an FFC Genshi water activator — elevating their disease resistance and stress tolerance, with careful rearing while maintaining a healthy condition.
Ikisan Buta — carefully raised over the long period of approximately 200 days — has an elegant sweetness residing in the fat, with soft, rich yet non-cloying meat quality. Richer in oleic acid than standard domestic pork — the fat’s low melting point — melting in the mouth — is also a major appeal.
In simple preparations that directly convey the ingredient’s flavor — such as shabu-shabu and tonkatsu — the true value is demonstrated. One bite of Ikisan Buta — raised by the Itoshima earth — and the sweetness and umami surprising enough to overturn the concept of pork will be felt. Please do experience the flavor.
Basic Information
- Name
Ikisan Buta - Production Area
Nijo District, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture - Management Body
Ikisan Ranch Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Richly sweet fat that melts in the mouth; soft, rich meat. Richer in oleic acid than typical domestic pork, with a clean aftertaste. - Feed Characteristics
Self-formulated feed blending whole-kernel corn, with 20% feed rice added. Plant-based composition with no animal-derived ingredients, suppressing the characteristic pork off-odor. Drinking water treated with an FFC Genshi water activator raises disease resistance and stress tolerance for healthy rearing. - Shipping Age
200 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,800 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) - Certifications
Trademark registered
Brand regulations established - Related URLs
Ikisan Ranch (Official Site)
What is Ikisan Buta — Ikisan Ranch Co., Ltd.
Meets Itoshima
Ikisan Buta — RKB Mainichi Broadcasting - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.171
Ikisan Ranch (Official Site)
Meets Itoshima
Ikisan Buta — RKB Mainichi Broadcasting
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Last updated
6/21/2026
