A philosophy of ‘pigs first’ — an accomplished brand pork that has earned the Top Award at the Tokyo Meat Market Pig Carcass Competition.
Hosoya no Marubuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, managed by Hosoya Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female × Male Duroc.
Hosoya no Marubuta is a brand pork produced by Hosoya Co., Ltd., whose farm stands on a lush highland in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. In a nature-rich environment with a sweeping view of the Kanto Plain, this is a specialty born from a rearing philosophy centered on ‘pigs first thinking.’ What this brand consistently pursues is the best environment for pigs.
Tail docking and teeth clipping are not performed — respecting the pig’s natural form; wood shavings are utilized to enhance barn comfort; and thorough temperature control and cleaning realize a stress-free rearing environment. Cereal grains are used in the finishing feed, with devoted pursuit of meat quality improvement. For breeding pigs, pure Japanese breeding pigs certified by the Japan Pure Breeding Pig Improvement Council — improved in Japan — are used.
The capability of integrated in-house management of all processes from breeding through fattening and shipment was highly evaluated — winning the Top Award at the 9th Tokyo Meat Market Pig Carcass Competition in fiscal 2024. Farm HACCP certification has also been obtained, maintaining a safe, reliable production system.
Hosoya no Marubuta born from this rearing philosophy is characterized by beautiful meat quality with finely grained sashi penetrating high-density muscle fibers. The fineness of the lean and the clean sweetness of the fat coexist — juicy yet with a light finish. The umami of the ingredient stands out in any preparation from simple sauté and tonkatsu to shabu-shabu and yakiniku. Available through the official website and at restaurants nationwide.
Basic Information
- Name
Hosoya no Marubuta - Production Area
Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture (a lush plateau overlooking the Kanto Plain) - Management Body
Hosoya Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) × Male Duroc (certified by the Japan Pure Breeding Pig Improvement Council — purebred breeding stock improved in Japan) - Meat Characteristics
Fine marbling in dense muscle fibers; fine-grained lean; fat with a light sweetness; juicy yet with a light aftertaste - Feed Characteristics
Finishing feed using cereal grains. Rearing that prioritizes the best environment for the pigs - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Available via direct sales through the official website and at restaurants nationwide. - Signature Dish
Sauté, tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, yakiniku - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified. Top Award at the 9th Tokyo Meat Market Pig Carcass Competition (fiscal 2024). No tail docking or teeth clipping; pigs-first rearing / Trademark registered: August 5, 2016 - Related URLs
Hosoya no Marubuta Official Site - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.84
Hosoya Co., Ltd. Official Site
Hosoya no Marubuta Official Site
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Last updated
6/21/2026
