Hakata Mochi Buta

Raised in Fukuoka — a brand pork of overflowing umami, drawn out through the work of cereal grains and lactic acid bacteria.

Hakata Mochi Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Fukuoka Prefecture, managed by JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd. Kyushu Sales Headquarters. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Duroc.

Hakata Mochi Buta (Hakata Sticky Pork) is a brand pork carefully nurtured at designated farms within Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition to uniform, well-endowed meat quality from three-breed crossing — the committed rearing method of giving abundant cereal grains such as barley and wheat in the finishing stage feed and adding lactic acid bacteria produces the rich flavor unique to this brand. Through the synergistic effect of dietary fiber in cereal grains and lactic acid bacteria, the pig’s gut environment is firmly regulated — finishing as a pork with a clean, refreshing flavor with no off-odor, and outstanding umami spreading throughout the mouth with every chew.

The fat has a non-cloying, clean texture — harmony with the lean is also excellent — with an elegant finish even in the aftertaste after eating. In any preparation including stir-fry, hot pot, and grill — readily compatible, drawing out the character of each preparation while firmly demonstrating its presence as pork. As the name ‘mochi’ (sticky/springy) indicates — the moist, elastic meat quality does not easily harden even when cooled — very useful as a lunchbox side dish and make-ahead preparations as well.

Management is handled entirely by JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd. Kyushu Sales Headquarters — consistent quality management from rearing through distribution is thoroughly maintained. With a strong focus on food safety — as a highly reliable Fukuoka-born brand pork with trademark registration and brand regulations in place — 18,000 head are delivered nationwide annually. Please do fully savor Hakata Mochi Buta — raised receiving the full bounty of Kyushu’s rich earth.

Basic Information

• Name
  Hakata Mochi Buta
• Production Area
  Fukuoka Prefecture (designated farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd. Kyushu Sales Headquarters
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Brand pork with juicy, off-odor-free meat and concentrated umami, achieved by regulating the gut environment through abundant cereal grains and added lactic acid bacteria
• Feed Characteristics
  Raised on dedicated feed with abundant cereal grains in the finishing stage and added lactic acid bacteria, creating a healthy gut environment
• Shipping Age
  175 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 18,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered
  Brand regulations established
• Related URLs
  JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd.
  Hakata Mochi Buta — JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd.
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.172
  JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd.
  Hakata Mochi Buta — JA North Kyushu Farm Co., Ltd.

Last updated
6/21/2026