Tontei

Raised in the great nature of Kumamoto — a healthy, delicious pork overflowing with the benefits of fulvic acid.

Tontei (also presented as ‘FA Sakura Pork’ at the farm’s own shop) is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kikuka-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, managed by Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Camborough.

Tontei (Pork Emperor), nurtured in the rich nature of Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a brand pork that Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd. handles with devoted care. The defining feature is the unique rearing method that can only be born here — of daily giving water with fulvic acid culture solution — possessing antioxidant action — dissolved in it. Growing with higher antioxidant value than standard pigs — umami and richness components such as inosinic acid and oleic acid are richly accumulated — leading to a fulfilling meat quality. Furthermore, by carefully giving heat-treated feed — meticulous consideration for hygiene is also paid — the producer’s sincere stance of delivering safe, reliable pork to the table appears throughout.

The meat of Tontei has minimal characteristic pork off-odor — the greatest appeal is being able to directly enjoy the inherent sweetness and umami of the ingredient. The finely grained muscle fibers and elegant sweetness of the fat show their true value precisely in simple preparations. In shabu-shabu — each time the thinly sliced meat passes through the hot water, umami gently seeps out — a deeply flavorful taste where the richness of the fat and the sweetness of the lean harmonize exquisitely can be enjoyed.

At Oda Chikusan, a circular agriculture is practiced of fermenting excrement from the livestock barns to produce fulvic acid culture solution and cultured soil — a sustainable production system organically connecting soil-making and pig farming is in place. Food safety management is thoroughgoing, with an emphasis on hygiene — quality uniformity also secured by brand regulations. Tontei — where Kumamoto’s great nature and the producer’s enthusiasm and wisdom are concentrated — enriches many tables as an accomplished brand pork representing Kyushu.

Basic Information

• Name
  Tontei (also presented as ‘FA Sakura Pork’ at the farm’s own shop)
• Production Area
  Kikuka-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture
• Management Body
  Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Camborough
• Meat Characteristics
  Higher antioxidant value than ordinary pigs, rich in umami components such as inosinic acid and oleic acid. Little characteristic pork odor; fine-grained meat and sweet fat
• Feed Characteristics
  Corn and cereal grains as the basic feed, with water containing dissolved antioxidant fulvic acid culture solution given as drinking water. Heat-treated feed used with thorough hygiene management
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 15,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  Shabu-shabu
• Certifications
  Brand regulations established
• Related URLs
  Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd. — Livestock and Agriculture in Yamaga City, Kumamoto
  Tontei — Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd.
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.181
  Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd. — Livestock and Agriculture in Yamaga City, Kumamoto
  Tontei — Oda Chikusan Co., Ltd.
  Furusato Choice — Tontei

Last updated
6/21/2026