Raised in Hirono Town, Iwate — an SPF-certified brand pork you can trust.
Hachimantai Pork Ai is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hirono Town, Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture, managed by Hachimantai Farm. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc.
Hachimantai Pork Ai is a brand pork raised in the rich natural environment of Hirono Town, Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture. At the farm managed by Hachimantai Farm (an agricultural cooperative corporation) — an SPF-certified farm — pigs free of specific pathogens are raised under a strict disease prevention system, with a veterinary clinic on the premises and a dedicated resident veterinarian monitoring the health of the pigs day by day. A temperature and ventilation control system applying the latest European technology has been installed, creating a comfortable rearing environment in which pigs can live without stress.
Only compound feed prepared by specialist organizations is used in rearing, with no self-sourced ingredients used at all — ensuring the safety and uniformity of quality of the feed. Liquid feed (water added to feed to create a liquid) is also adopted, a measure that prevents a drop in feed intake even in summer.
The pork produced in this way is characterized by a finely grained, juicy lean with little gamey odor, making it easy to eat. The fat is rich without being greasy, and the aftertaste is refreshingly clean. Under Japan Meat Grading Association grading it boasts a top- and middle-grade ratio of 90% or more, and its stable quality earns high regard from commercial users and restaurants alike.
The shipping age is 150–160 days, with approximately 40,000 head shipped annually via Iwachiku and the Kuji Wide-Area Meat Processing Center, distributed nationwide through JA ZEN-NOH Iwate Prefectural Headquarters. The meat remains tender even after cooling — making it valued for bento and prepared foods — and it is a brand pork enjoyed by many, active everywhere from family tables to professional food service settings.
Basic Information
- Name
Hachimantai Pork Ai - Production Area
Hirono Town, Kunohe District, Iwate - Management Body
Hachimantai Farm (Agricultural Cooperative Corporation) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc / Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc / ZEN-NOH HI-COOP SPF pig (three-way cross) - Meat Characteristics
Fine-grained, juicy lean with little gamey odor. Fat is rich yet not greasy, with a clean aftertaste. A top- and middle-grade ratio of 90% or more under Japan Meat Grading Association grading, with little quality variation - Feed Characteristics
Only complete compound feed prepared by a specialist organization is used, with no self-sourced ingredients. Liquid feed (feed mixed with water) prevents reduced intake in summer - Shipping Age
150–160 days - Annual Production
Approx. 40,000 head/year - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 28, 2005 / SPF-certified farm / Resident dedicated veterinarian and on-site livestock clinic - Related URLs
Hachimantai Pork Official Site
Hachimantai Pork Ai | About the Brand - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.37
Hachimantai Pork Official Site
Hachimantai Pork Ai Brand Page
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Last updated
6/21/2026
