Umakapork

Nurtured by the cool air of Aso and the pure groundwater of Kumamoto — a brand pork of Ozu Town overflowing with umami

Umakapork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Ozu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, managed by Local Co., Ltd.

Umakapork, a brand pork raised in the nature-rich environment at the foot of Mount Aso in Ozu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a pork that Kumamoto is proud of, raised with care, commitment, and affection by its producers. Kumamoto is one of Japan’s leading water regions, with more than 95% of its tap water drawn from groundwater; together with the cool air that blows in from the vast forests and grasslands of Aso, it boasts one of the most favorable livestock environments in the country. Within this rich nature, the environment nurtured by pure groundwater and fresh air gives Umakapork its distinctive flavor. The umami of the meat, nurtured by the blessings of this rich natural environment, is of a quality to be proud of nationwide.

Umakapork is characterized by three points: the umami of the meat, the absence of off-odor, and the sweetness of the fat. The moment it enters the mouth, umami and sweetness spread gently from the fine-grained meat, and the more you eat, the more you are drawn in by its deliciousness.

Production and processing are carried out consistently at the company’s own plant, and a thorough commitment to hygiene management supports safe, reliable quality. Another reason this brand pork continues to be chosen is that craftsmen carefully remove excess fat and sinew, finishing the balance of lean and fat with care.

In shabu-shabu, the inherent umami of the ingredient stands out all the more; in stir-fries, the sweetness of the fat blends well with vegetables and seasonings for added deliciousness. It is also highly popular as a furusato nozei return gift, and its record of winning first place in an overall ranking speaks to the certainty of its quality. Please enjoy this special pork, nurtured by Kumamoto’s bountiful land, at your family table.

Basic Information

• Name
  Umakapork
• Production Area
  Ozu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture
• Management Body
  Local Co., Ltd. (Kumamoto Fudo)
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  N/A
• Meat Characteristics
  Characterized by umami, no off-odor, and sweet fat. Fine-grained, moist and tender; rich umami spreads the moment it enters the mouth.
• Feed Characteristics
  N/A
• Shipping Age
  N/A
• Annual Production
  N/A
• Signature Dish
  Shabu-shabu / Stir-fry
• Certifications
  N/A
• Related URLs
  Kumamoto Fudo – Official Online Shop
  Siokolog
• Source
  Kumamoto Fudo Official Online Shop
  Siokolog
  Furusato Choice

Last updated
7/10/2026