Raised in the great land of Saga — a fine-quality brand pork of vivid cherry-blossom pink.
Hizen Sakura Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kosamurai, Kitataku-machi, Taku City, Saga Prefecture, managed by JA Saga. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Hizen Sakura Pork is a brand pork with history and achievements — with Saga Prefecture’s JA Group having worked on its branding since 1993. The vivid cherry-pink meat quality that gave rise to the name is born only from devoted rearing management and carefully selected feed.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace-based combined with Large White and Duroc — stably producing high-quality pork while drawing out the advantages of each breed. In rearing, a dedicated brand feed suited to the growth stage is given — in the finishing period, seaweed powder richly containing minerals and various vitamins is added, promoting the pig’s immune function and healthy growth. Also, by raising slowly over a longer period than standard in barns with wide space secured per head — the balance of fat quality and meat quality is very good.
As a result, approximately 70% is shipped as top grade (jomono) versus the national average of approximately 50% — an astonishing quality level is realized. The characteristic pork off-odor is minimal — a finely grained, soft texture and melting sweetness of the fat spread throughout the mouth.
With clearly designated farms carefully raising the pigs — traceability is also a major appeal. In shabu-shabu, the sweetness of the fat can be fully felt — the inherent umami of the ingredient can be directly enjoyed. JA Saga consistently handles production and distribution under strict quality management — delivering safe, reliable deliciousness to consumers nationwide.
Basic Information
- Name
Hizen Sakura Pork - Production Area
Kosamurai, Kitataku-machi, Taku City, Saga Prefecture - Management Body
JA Saga (Saga Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative) - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Little of the characteristic pork odor; a fine-grained, tender texture and melting sweetness in the fat. The meat color is a vivid cherry-blossom pink - Feed Characteristics
JA Saga dedicated brand feed suited to each growth stage, with seaweed powder added in the finishing period. Boosts the pigs’ immunity and promotes healthy growth - Shipping Age
190 days - Annual Production
Approx. 35,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 21, 1998 / Brand regulations established: April 1, 2009 - Related URLs
JA Saga (Saga Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative)
Hizen Sakura Pork — JA Saga
Hizen Sakura Pork: Raising with Gratitude — SAGAPIN - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.175
JA Saga (Saga Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative)
SAGAPIN
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Last updated
6/21/2026
