Raised on ‘Hebesu,’ Hyuga’s prized local citrus — a Miyazaki brand pork proud of the elegant melt of its fat and its refreshing aftertaste.
Hyuga Hebesu Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, managed by Hyuga Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a land with a warm climate and rich natural environment facing the Hyuga-nada Sea. Hyuga Hebesu Ton (Hyuga Hebesu Pork) is a brand pork nurtured in that Hyuga City — a brand pork brimming with individuality making use of the local specialty aromatic citrus ‘hebesu’ in the feed. ‘Hebesu’ is a citrus fruit originating from Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture — characterized by few seeds, fruity aroma, and mellow acidity.
Said to originate from wild citrus found in the mountains by a local farmer in the late Edo period — now widely cherished as a representative specialty of Hyuga City. By drying and grinding the squeezed remains of this ‘hebesu’ and adding them to the feed — a meat quality different from standard pork is nurtured.
The greatest appeal of Hyuga Hebesu Ton thus finished is the elegant mouthfeel of the fat and the clean, refreshing sensation remaining in the mouth after eating. The fat is light and never cloying, so it is easy to keep eating. Having the soft nature of fat dissolving easily — in preparations eaten sliced thin such as shabu-shabu and pork hot pot, the umami and sweetness spread softly in the mouth — the inherent flavor of the ingredient can be slowly savored.
Also a certified brand of the Miyazaki Brand Pork Promotion Council — a highly reliable pork clearing strict quality standards. Carefully managed from rearing through shipment — the sincere commitment to safe, reliable meat production is also highly evaluated. Please do experience at your table the rich flavor nurtured by Hyuga’s blessed natural environment and regional specialty citrus.
Basic Information
- Name
Hyuga Hebesu Ton - Production Area
Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture - Management Body
Hyuga Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Elegant melt of the fat and a refreshing aftertaste. A pork flavor with no heaviness, carrying a refreshing note from the ‘hebesu’ citrus. Goes very well with thin-sliced dishes such as shabu-shabu and pork hot pot - Feed Characteristics
Dried, ground pomace of ‘hebesu’ — the aromatic citrus that is a specialty of Hyuga City — added to the feed. Hebesu is rich in beneficial components such as essential amino acids and vitamin C, giving the pork its distinctive flavor - Shipping Age
170 days - Annual Production
Currently suspended - Signature Dish
Pork shabu-shabu / Pork hot pot - Certifications
None - Related URLs
Sensory Evaluation (QDA) and Brand Introduction — Miyazaki Brand Pork Promotion Council
Fully Ripe Hebesu Pork Hot Pot — Hyuga Hebesu
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.196
Sensory Evaluation (QDA) and Brand Introduction — Miyazaki Brand Pork Promotion Council
Hyuga Hebesu Ton Shabu & Yakiniku Set — Furusato Choice
Fully Ripe Hebesu Pork Hot Pot — Hyuga Hebesu
Miyazaki Brand Pork: 10 Individual Brands — Hazama Ranch
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Last updated
6/21/2026
