Biratori Kurobuta

Pure Berkshire black pork of direct British lineage, raised in the rich land of Hidaka, Hokkaido.

Biratori Kurobuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Biratori Town, Saru District, Hokkaido, managed by Biratori Agricultural Cooperative. Breed / crossbreeding: Berkshire (pure black pig).

Biratori Kurobuta is a pure Berkshire black pig managed by Biratori Agricultural Cooperative in Biratori Town, Saru District, Hokkaido. Purebred pigs are imported directly from the United Kingdom, and the farm continues to raise them while forming its own family lines — a rare breed known for its commitment to maintaining pure bloodlines. With production limited to just one farm in all of Hokkaido, the rarity is one of its defining characteristics.

The feed uses the designated compound ‘Biratori Pork,’ with barley added in the finishing stage to slowly draw out the rich depth of flavor and umami that only Berkshire can deliver. The texture created by the barley-derived sweetness and Berkshire’s characteristically fine-grained muscle fibers is distinctive — when placed in the mouth, the fat dissolves cleanly and quickly for a premium flavor experience. The fat itself is also rich in umami, with a refreshingly clean finish that never feels heavy. Raised over more than 240 days with an unhurried, meticulous approach, the genuine depth of pork flavor develops reliably over time.

Under a hygiene management system built on Farm HACCP principles, annual production of approximately 1,000 head is intentionally kept small to maintain consistent quality. Locally available through JA Biratori as fresh cuts of loin, leg, and belly, as well as hamburger patties, and also accessible outside Hokkaido through online retailers.

Please do try this pure black pork of direct British lineage, raised in Hokkaido’s rich natural environment. A quality product from the honest agriculture of Biratori Town — a genuine treasure from the northern land.

Basic Information

• Name
  Biratori Kurobuta
• Production Area
  Biratori Town, Saru District, Hokkaido
• Management Body
  Biratori Agricultural Cooperative
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Berkshire (pure black pig)
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine Berkshire muscle fibers deliver a meltingly tender texture. Fat carries intense sweetness that harmonizes with the lean for a rich, unified eating experience.
• Feed Characteristics
  Designated compound feed ‘Biratori Pork’ with barley added in the latter fattening phase to enhance the black pig’s characteristic umami and sweetness.
• Shipping Age
  240 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 1,000 head/year
• Signature Dish
  Hamburg steak
• Certifications
  Farm HACCP promotion farm (December 28, 2018)
• Related URLs
  Hokkaido Hidaka Tourism Guide
  JA Biratori (Biratori Agricultural Cooperative)
  Buta Trace (Otsubo Black Pig Production Farm)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.24
  Hokkaido Hidaka Tourism Guide
  JA Biratori
  Buta Trace

Last updated
6/19/2026