Kinun Ton

Raised in the great nature of Yabakei, Oita — a brand pork with a deep umami born of rice and shochu lees.

Kinun Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, managed by Fukuda Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.

Kinun Ton (Brocade Cloud Pork) is a brand pork representing Oita Prefecture — raised in the rich great nature of Yabakei, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. Under the beautiful mountain scenery spreading in Yabakei — a nationally designated scenic spot — Fukuda Farm Co., Ltd. carefully produces each individual with a high-standard hygiene management system and unique commitment.

For the feed — an original liquid feeding system blending school-lunch leftover rice, feed rice, and shochu lees into a designated compound feed is adopted. Giving rice produces finely grained, soft meat quality — the blending of shochu lees softens the characteristic pork off-odor, and sweetness and umami are concentrated in the fat. The meat quality is rich in oleic acid — also highly evaluated as a healthy pork attracting attention for beauty and health benefits.

At Fukuda Farm, a windowless pigsty is also adopted — pathogen intrusion from outside is thoroughly blocked, with the hygiene environment always kept clean. Workers entering the pigsty are required to bathe and change clothing — regular health checks by a veterinarian are also conducted — energy is devoted to creating an environment for delivering safe, reliable pork. Farm HACCP obtained in 2017 — high consciousness toward quality management is evident.

With the characteristic of meat not easily hardening even when cooled — easy to use in lunchboxes and side dishes as well — the finely grained soft texture and juiciness combined produce a flavor that leaves an unforgettable impression once eaten. Please do fully savor Kinun Ton — packed with the great nature of Oita and the producer’s sincere craftsmanship.

Basic Information

• Name
  Kinun Ton
• Production Area
  Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture
• Management Body
  Fukuda Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Finely grained, tender meat that does not easily harden when cooled. Fat with sweetness and umami; a healthy pork rich in oleic acid.
• Feed Characteristics
  Liquid feeding system blending unused school-lunch rice, feed rice (15%), and shochu lees into a designated compound feed. Rice enhances tenderness; shochu lees suppress off-odor and bring out umami.
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 30,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: January 11, 2002 / Brand regulations established: April 1, 2009 / Farm HACCP certified: August 3, 2017
• Related URLs
  Kinun Ton Official Site (Fukuda Farm)
  Kinun Ton — Oita Food Information Site SHOKU
  Fukuda Farm — Oita Bank Local Company Feature
  Kinun Ton — Kotobank
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.184
  Kinun Ton Official Site (Fukuda Farm)
  Kinun Ton — Oita Food Information Site SHOKU
  Fukuda Farm — Oita Bank Local Company Feature
  Kinun Ton — Kotobank

Last updated
6/21/2026