Raised on cereal grains and milo — a tender Chiba brand pork that stays fresh longer.
Hokorobuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, managed by Shimoyama Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Hokorobuta is a brand pork raised at ease on a vast farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. This brand pork — produced by Shimoyama Farm Co., Ltd. — is committed to creating a large-group rearing environment where pigs can exercise sufficiently. From the belief that growing up healthy in a low-stress environment directly leads to the deliciousness of pork, the pigs are carefully raised in spacious surroundings.
The feed intentionally suppresses the corn blend commonly used in standard pork production, instead using grains rich in starch such as cereal grains and milo (sorghum). Milo is known as a grain richly containing monounsaturated fatty acids including oleic acid — through this feed design, Hokorobuta is finished to a meat quality with high-quality fat of excellent oleic acid balance. The mouth feel is soft, with a clean, non-cloying sweetness felt. Furthermore, by strengthening Vitamin E in the feed, the oxidation of the pork is suppressed and freshness retention capability is elevated — also a major defining feature. The antioxidant action of Vitamin E maintains vivid color even after purchase, allowing confident use in home cooking as well.
Shipped at 185 days of age and 115 kg — by allowing full maturation, a deep umami is drawn out. The cross is Landrace × Large White sow with Duroc — LWD line — with annual shipments of approximately 15,000 head. Processed at Tonosho Town Meat Center in Chiba Prefecture, with Farm HACCP obtained in 2015 — a reliable system in place for hygiene management as well.
Basic Information
- Name
Hokorobuta - Production Area
Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture - Management Body
Shimoyama Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Meat rich in oleic acid with a good fatty acid balance. Vitamin E fortification gives excellent freshness retention; tender texture - Feed Characteristics
Corn content kept low, with generous amounts of high-starch grains such as cereal grains and milo. Vitamin E blended in to suppress oxidation and retain freshness - Shipping Age
185 days - Annual Production
Approx. 15,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu, roast pork, sauté, tonkatsu - Certifications
Farm HACCP obtained: November 16, 2015. Consideration for animal welfare through large-group rearing - Related URLs
N/A - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.104
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Last updated
6/21/2026
