Chami Ton

The pride of Kagoshima — a healthy brand pork finished with the power of tea.

Chami Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.

Chami Ton, managed by JA Kagoshima Prefecture Economic Federation, is a representative brand pork of Kagoshima. As a new brand following Kagoshima Kurobuta (black pig) — trial rearing began in 1994 — after dedicated feed development, officially started as a brand in 1997.

The key point of rearing is the dedicated compound feed given for approximately 2 months before shipping. This feed blending catechin contained in Kagoshima-produced green tea powder, corn, milo, and sweet potato (or cassava) creates the meat quality unique to Chami Ton. The antioxidant action and deodorizing action catechin has suppress meat oxidation — finishing with a clean, refreshing flavor with minimal characteristic pork gaminess. Also, compared to standard pigs — richly containing inosinic acid and Vitamin E as umami components, and also richly containing linoleic acid and linolenic acid with cholesterol-lowering action — pork that can be picked up with confidence by health-conscious people as well.

Finely grained loin with appropriate fat is ideal for ginger pork stir-fry and pork sauté — shoulder loin with exquisite fat and lean balance is perfect for shabu-shabu and yakibuta (roast pork). At farms in the production area, the voice, facial expression, and movement of each pig are confirmed daily — carefully raised in a comfortable environment not causing stress. Under strict quality management based on the Kagoshima brand regulations — a stable supply system of 240,000 head annually is also in place — easily purchasable at supermarkets and via mail order. Please do savor at least once Chami Ton — packed with the rich bounty of tea and the producer’s wishes.

Basic Information

• Name
  Chami Ton
• Production Area
  Kagoshima Prefecture (contract farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Kagoshima Prefecture Economic Federation)
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Catechin’s antioxidant action suppresses meat oxidation for a clean flavor with little off-odor. Contains more inosinic acid (umami component) and Vitamin E than standard pork, and is rich in linoleic and linolenic acids
• Feed Characteristics
  Dedicated feed blended with catechin from green tea powder and sweet potato (or cassava), given for approx. 2 months before shipment
• Shipping Age
  180–190 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 240,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  Ginger pork / pork sauté / shabu-shabu / yakibuta (roast pork)
• Certifications
  Trademark registered
  Brand regulations established: April 1, 1999
• Related URLs
  Kagoshima Agricultural Products — JA Kagoshima Economic Federation
  Chami Ton — Wikipedia
  Chami Ton — Kagoshima Food
  Coop Designated Origin Chami Ton — U-Coop
  About Chami Ton — Kagoshima Tea Navigation
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.206
  Kagoshima Agricultural Products — JA Kagoshima Economic Federation
  Chami Ton — Wikipedia
  Chami Ton — Kagoshima Food
  Coop Designated Origin Chami Ton — U-Coop
  About Chami Ton — Kagoshima Tea Navigation

Last updated
6/21/2026