Raised on the underground spring water of the Akan mountain range and herb feed — a genuine brand pork from Kushiro, Hokkaido.
Hokkaido Akan Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Hoshigaura, Kushiro City, Hokkaido, managed by Daiei Foods Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Hokkaido Akan Pork is a brand pork from Kushiro, Hokkaido, raised on pure subterranean water sourced from the Akan mountain range and Lake Akan, fed a dedicated feed for meat pigs incorporating cereal grains and several herb extracts. Production is handled by Daiei Foods Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hoshigaura, Kushiro City — adjacent to two national parks: Akan-Mashu National Park and Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Over many years, the company has established a fully integrated farm-to-consumer system, managing everything from its own farm through its own processing and sales, in a system of local production for local consumption.
The breed is a three-breed cross of Landrace × Large White sows with Duroc boars, carefully fattened over 185 days. The pigs are raised free of stress in Akan’s pristine air and abundant natural environment, and this daily care and attention supports the development of a finely grained and superior meat quality.
The lean delivers a firm, satisfying bite, while the fat carries an elegant sweetness — the two in exquisite balance. Pork off-odor is minimal and the aftertaste refreshingly clean, yet beneath this lightness lies a richness and depth of flavor. This character is most pronounced in simple preparations, where the umami of the ingredient itself can be savored to the full.
Daiei Foods is also actively committed to circular agriculture under strict hygiene management — a sincere stance toward the production environment that underpins the foundation of safe and reliable pork. A historic brand pork representing Hokkaido, with trademark registration since 2004, continuing to powerfully support Kushiro’s food culture going forward.
Basic Information
- Name
Hokkaido Akan Pork - Production Area
Hoshigaura, Kushiro City, Hokkaido - Management Body
Daiei Foods Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Filling lean and fat with an elegant sweetness in exquisite balance. Little off-flavor; depth and richness within a clean aftertaste - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated feed for meat pigs blended with cereal grains and several company-designated herb extracts, with underground spring water from the Akan mountain range as drinking water - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head/year - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 29, 2004 - Related URLs
Akan Pork Online Shop
Daiei Foods Co., Ltd. – HPA
Daiei Foods Akan Farm – Buta Trace - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.25
Akan Pork Online Shop
HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association
Buta Trace
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Last updated
6/19/2026
