Chorikiton

Born of the northern foothills of Mount Haruna in Gunma — an exquisite marbled brand pork.

Chorikiton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, managed by Orbis Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female: Chinese black pig (Manchurian pig × Duroc) × Male: Landrace.

Chorikiton (Super Power Pork), raised in the rich nature of the northern foothills of Mount Haruna in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is a brand pork whose greatest appeal is its ‘shimofuri’ (marbling). While the standard pig rearing period is 150–180 days, Chorikiton is raised slowly over approximately 210 days.

The secret of the meat quality lies in the crossbreeding. By crossing females of Chinese black pig × Duroc with males of Landrace origin, a rich umami and firm meat quality are both achieved. The fat’s melting point is as low as approximately 30 degrees — a texture that melts from the moment it enters the mouth can be enjoyed. The beautiful marbling penetrating even to the leg meat visually stimulates the appetite as well.

The feed uses ‘fermented feed’ — corn, wheat, and rice grains naturally fermented over approximately 2 weeks. The action of lactic acid bacteria, koji mold, and yeast regulates the gut environment of the pigs, producing a pork of minimal off-odor and abundant umami. There is also a commitment to the rearing environment: in deep-litter barns, bark compost made from Gunma Prefecture timber is spread as flooring, securing a spacious space for the pigs to move freely without stress. The Chorikiton pork — raised on mineral-rich groundwater — develops even deeper umami through approximately 1 week of aging after shipment.

As a brand pork with trademark registration obtained in 2021, quality is guaranteed — each animal raised with devoted care by producer Mr. Sato can be obtained through designated retailers. Please do try the sweetness of the fat and the rich flavor at least once.

Basic Information

• Name
  Chorikiton
• Production Area
  Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
• Management Body
  Orbis Co., Ltd. (sales agent) / Yamagishism Seikatsu Haruna Jikkenchi Agricultural Cooperative Corporation (production)
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female: Chinese black pig (Manchurian pig × Duroc) × Male: Landrace
• Meat Characteristics
  Fat with a low melting point of approx. 30°C, prone to marbling. Rich umami and elegant fat sweetness from crossing the Chinese black pig line with Landrace. Beautiful marbling reaching even the leg meat
• Feed Characteristics
  Fermented feed made by naturally fermenting corn, wheat, and rice grains over approx. 2 weeks. Lactic acid bacteria, koji mold, and yeast regulate the gut environment, producing healthy pork with no off-odor
• Shipping Age
  Approx. 210 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 2,400 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: October 11, 2021 / Designated retailer program
• Related URLs
  Chorikiton Official Site
  Chorikiton | About the Meat
  Chorikiton | From the Producer
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.81
  Chorikiton Official Site

Last updated
6/21/2026