Born of the pure water of Shimabara, Nagasaki, and 85 years of accumulated craft — a highly precious brand pork of exceptional rarity.
Shimabara Maiton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, managed by Maiton Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female Duroc × Male Berkshire.
Shimabara Maiton (Shimabara Dancing Pork) inherits both the rich umami of Duroc and the finely grained meat quality of Berkshire — a brand pork representing Nagasaki Prefecture. Nakamura Breeding Pig Farm, based in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a breeding pig specialist farm that has continued breed improvement for 80+ years across 4 generations — the unique crossing born from that long history and accumulated technique is the foundation supporting the quality of Shimabara Maiton.
At the middle slopes of Maidake mountain where the farm stands — clear Maidake spring water drawn from deep underground is given as drinking water. By combining this mineral-rich famous water with a specially formulated feed with bread crumbs added — finely grained, moist, and taut premium meat quality is nurtured. When the meat enters the mouth, the fat gently melts and spreads — a premium sweetness and juiciness follows. The fat richly contains oleic acid — an unsaturated fatty acid — and the clean finish is also a major appeal of Shimabara Maiton.
Annual shipments are limited to approximately 600 head — a rare brand pork with very little circulating on the market. With trademark registration and brand regulations established in 2016, and standards set for both hygiene and rearing management — safe for the table in terms of safety as well.
This pork pairs outstandingly with shabu-shabu — simply dipped quickly in hot broth, the sweetness and softness of the ingredient stand out to the fullest. Please do incorporate at a special occasion table Shimabara Maiton — where the great nature of Nagasaki and Shimabara and the passion of 4-generation craftsmen are concentrated in a single slice of meat.
Basic Information
- Name
Shimabara Maiton - Production Area
Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture - Management Body
Maiton Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female Duroc × Male Berkshire - Meat Characteristics
A brand pork inheriting the rich umami of the Duroc breed and the finely grained meat quality of Berkshire. The fat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), delivering a gently sweet, dissolving sensation and a clean, refreshing aftertaste. - Feed Characteristics
Special proprietary feed with breadcrumbs blended into compound feed. Drinking water is ‘Maidake Water’ — mineral-rich spring water pumped from deep beneath Mt. Maidake. - Shipping Age
200 days - Annual Production
Approx. 600 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 5, 2016
Brand regulations established: August 5, 2016 - Related URLs
Maiton Official Site
Shimabara Special Quality — Nakamura Breed Farm
Makuake — Shimabara Maiton Specialty Store Tokyo Opening - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.178
Maiton Official Site
Shimabara Special Quality — Nakamura Breed Farm
Makuake — Shimabara Maiton Specialty Store Tokyo
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Last updated
6/21/2026
