Raised in the pure climate of Murakami, Niigata, on 30% feed rice — a pork of juiciness and umami polished by rice.
Echigo Murakami Iwafune Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, managed by Sakaue Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White or Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc.
Echigo Murakami Iwafune Buta (Echigo Murakami Iwafune Pork), produced by Sakaue Farm Co., Ltd. based in Murakami City and the Iwafune area, is brand pork from Niigata Prefecture nurtured by the rich food culture of the region. Born in the land of Murakami — famous for salmon — this brand is characterized by a unique feeding management drawing on the region’s rich agricultural products.
The core of this pork lies in the unique feed design with a high blend ratio of 30% locally produced feed rice. With Chubu Feed’s designated compound product as the base for the primary feed, milo, tapioca, and cereal grains such as barley and wheat are combined — lowering the corn ratio to suppress excess fat. Through such ingenuity, the pig’s inherently clean flavor with no unnecessary off-odor is drawn out.
The gentle sweetness and umami derived from feed rice slowly permeate the meat quality — producing a deep, rich flavor of well-balanced fatty acids, and a soft texture that seems to melt in the mouth. With minimal drip loss, umami does not easily escape even after heating — the deliciousness is firmly preserved after cooking.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White female crossed with Duroc male — outstanding in the balance of meat quantity security, lean fineness, and umami. Carefully raised to 180 days of age and approximately 115 kg, distributed through Niigata Meat Plant. Trusted as safe, reliable pork as Niigata Prefecture Livestock Association-certified ‘Clean Pork’ — approximately 11,000 head in total for the group are shipped annually. Please do savor it in preparations that draw out the ingredient’s umami such as shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, and roast pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Echigo Murakami Iwafune Buta - Production Area
Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture - Management Body
Sakaue Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White or Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Well-balanced fatty acids and little drip. Juicy, tender meat infused with the umami of feed rice. - Feed Characteristics
Chubu Feed designated compound, milo, tapioca, and cereal grains such as barley and wheat. 30% locally grown feed rice. Low-fat design with a reduced corn ratio. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 11,000 head annually (group total) - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Tonkatsu / Roast pork - Certifications
Niigata Prefecture Livestock Association Clean Pork certified - Related URLs
Farmland Kiotoshi – Niigata Brand Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.123
Kotake Foods – Niigata Direct Delivery
Farmland Kiotoshi
Related brand pork
Last updated
6/21/2026
