Sanmi Ton

Sanmi Ton brand pork from Kagoshima, Japan — prefecture-shaped eyecatch
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Raised in the great land of Osumi, Kagoshima — a genuine brand pork finished with koji-fermented feed.

Sanmi Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Shimohori-machi, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Kishita Yoton Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Hypor Dx × Hypor C) × Male Hypor SUPER-D (Duroc).

Sanmi Ton (Three-Flavor Pork) is a brand pork handled by Kishita Yoton Co., Ltd. in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. In the rich natural environment of the Osumi Peninsula — the pork produced through many years of committed rearing management obtained trademark registration in 2002 — its high quality is widely recognized.

For the feed — a special feed combining koji mold and fermented feed while further fortifying Vitamin E is given from the late fattening stage. In the finishing period, wheat is added at 10% — creating a flavorful meat quality. For the pigsty drinking water — activated water processed with a ceramic activating device is used — carefully arranging an environment where pigs grow healthily. Also, natural wood vinegar extracted from broad-leaved tree bark is utilized in rearing — minimizing dependence on antibiotics — a natural-style rearing approach as a major characteristic.

The breed is a Hypor-lineage three-breed cross pig — shipped after the sufficient rearing period of 185 days. The pork born as a result — white fat and good carcass firmness — when eaten, juiciness and sweetness firmly spread in the mouth. The texture is also firm — a highly satisfying pork where the inherent umami of the ingredient is deeply felt. Also known as healthy pork with low cholesterol — the ease of incorporating into the daily table is also one of the appeals.

Also highly popular as ham and sausage processed by Takeda Ham — gathering high evaluation as gift products as well. Please do savor at least once Sanmi Ton — nurtured by the rich landscape of Osumi.

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  • Name
    Sanmi Ton
  • Production Area
    Shimohori-machi, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture
  • Management Body
    Kishita Yoton Co., Ltd.
  • Breed / Crossbreeding
    Female (Hypor Dx × Hypor C) × Male Hypor SUPER-D (Duroc)
  • Meat Characteristics
    White fat and good carcass firmness; juicy pork with sweetness. Firm texture and rich umami. Healthy pork with low cholesterol
  • Feed Characteristics
    Late fattening: feed fortified with koji mold, fermented feed, and Vitamin E. Finishing: 10% wheat added for a flavorful meat quality. Natural-style rearing management also using natural wood vinegar and activated water
  • Shipping Age
    185 days
  • Annual Production
    Approx. 15,000 head annually
  • Signature Dish
    Ham and sausage (Takeda Ham processed products)
  • Certifications
    Trademark registered: April 26, 2002
  • Related URLs
    Kishita Yoton Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
    Takeda Ham Co., Ltd. — Sanmi Ton
  • Source
    Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.205
    Kishita Yoton Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
    Takeda Ham Co., Ltd. — Sanmi Ton

Last updated
6/21/2026

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