Unzen Akane Buta

Nurtured by the gifts of Unzen — a brand pork rich in oleic acid, with zero off-odor.

Unzen Akane Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, managed by Kakita Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc.

Unzen Akane Buta (Unzen Madder Red Pork), a brand pork born in the rich nature of Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a specialty that Kakita Farm Co., Ltd. carefully raises one by one. The pigs — drinking clear groundwater that has permeated over many years from the foot of Mount Unzen and raised on an original self-compound feed — grow freely watching the madder-colored sunset sinking into Tachibana Bay. The ‘akane-colored’ evening scene that gave rise to the name speaks well to the calm growing environment of this pork.

The defining feature of the feed is that while standard pig farming tends to rely on foreign-produced corn — an original self-compound feed blending fresh corn with locally produced feed rice is used. By blending approximately 25% feed rice, the oleic acid content in the pork rises — producing an elegant mouthfeel of smoothly melting fat. Also, the minimal characteristic pork off-odor is one of the reasons Unzen Akane Buta is supported by many people. With umami components richly concentrated — even in simple preparations like yakiniku and shabu-shabu, the deliciousness of the ingredient itself stands out firmly.

Formally certified as ‘Unzen Brand’ by Unzen City — this brand pork also has trademark registration and brand regulations in place — with thoroughgoing food safety and reliability initiatives as well. Also boasting enduring popularity as a furusato nozei return gift — delivered to tables nationwide in diverse forms including hamburger steak and loin sets. Please do savor at least once Unzen Akane Buta — nurtured by Nagasaki’s rich nature and the producer’s sincere passion.

Basic Information

• Name
  Unzen Akane Buta
• Production Area
  Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture
• Management Body
  Kakita Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Raised on the clear groundwater of the Unzen foothills and an original feed — no characteristic pork off-odor and rich in umami components. The blended feed rice makes it rich in oleic acid, with an elegant sweetness in the fat. Certified ‘Unzen Brand’ by Unzen City.
• Feed Characteristics
  Self-compound feed blending fresh corn with approx. 25% feed rice. A unique formulation, unlike standard feeds based on imported corn, aimed at improving fat quality.
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 13,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  Hamburg steak / Yakiniku (grilled pork) / Shabu-shabu
• Certifications
  Trademark registered
  Brand regulations established: April 1, 2008
• Related URLs
  Unzen Akane Buta Specialty Direct Sales Store
  Pig Traceability System — Kakita Farm
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.177
  Unzen Akane Buta Specialty Direct Sales Store
  Pig Traceability System — Kakita Farm
  Tsukutsuku!!

Last updated
6/21/2026