Raised on the Osumi Peninsula — a crossbred pork of sweet fat and a juicy, full-bodied meat quality.
Yagorou Don OX is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Oonari Chikusan Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Berkshire female × Duroc male (two-way cross).
Yagorou Don OX is a brand pork handled by Oonari Chikusan Co., Ltd. located on the Osumi Peninsula in Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The name ‘OX’ derives from ‘Oonari Chikusan’s Cross pork’ — developed as a unique two-breed cross pig crossing Berkshire with Duroc.
The Osumi Peninsula is blessed with a rich natural environment — in clean air and water, the pigs grow freely fully absorbing the sunlight. At the farm, a 2-site method separating production and fattening is adopted — with thorough hygiene management — a system is in place to deliver safe, reliable pork to consumers. Farm HACCP was also obtained in 2022 — the commitment to quality management is highly evaluated.
A uniquely designed original designated compound feed is used for the feed — primarily milo, wheat, and feed rice are given. By this feed design — the characteristic pork gaminess is suppressed, and the umami and sweetness of the meat are drawn out.
By selecting and crossing breeds excellent in fat quality — the lean is moist and soft, and the fat has an elegant sweetness — a juicy flavor is the defining characteristic. The pigs are raised relatively carefully to a shipping age of 170–190 days — leading to the deep flavor of the meat. Outstanding compatibility with preparations where the authentic flavor of pork can be enjoyed such as shabu-shabu and steak — also welcomed as a gift or for special tables.
Basic Information
- Name
Yagorou Don OX - Production Area
Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture - Management Body
Oonari Chikusan Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Berkshire female × Duroc male (two-way cross) - Meat Characteristics
The lean is moist and tender with a rich umami. The fat is naturally sweet — an elegant, juicy flavor throughout. - Feed Characteristics
Original designated compound: sorghum (milo), wheat, and feed rice as primary grain base. Suppresses off-odor and draws out rich umami and sweetness. - Shipping Age
170–190 days - Annual Production
Approx. 35,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Steak - Certifications
Farm HACCP (acquired May 24, 2022) / Initiatives: 2-site system separating production and fattening for thorough hygiene management - Related URLs
Yagorou Don Specialist Store — Oonari Chikusan - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.210
Oonari Chikusan Co., Ltd. — Yagorou Don Specialist Store
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Last updated
6/21/2026
