Kagoshima Mochi Buta

Delivered from Osaki Town, Kagoshima — a brand pork of rich umami born of a grain finish and a division-of-labor management system.

Kagoshima Mochi Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Osaki Town, Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc.

Kagoshima Mochi Buta (Kagoshima Springy Pork), nurtured in the rich nature of Osaki Town, Soo District, southern Kagoshima Prefecture, is a brand pork that Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. handles consistently from breeding through fattening. As a production characteristic — a division of labor system is in place conducting breeding/development and fattening at separate bases — optimal rearing environment and hygiene/health management are thoroughly maintained at each stage. This division of labor system makes it possible to stably produce high-quality pork while firmly reducing pig stress.

A three-breed cross is adopted for the breed — using Duroc male as terminal sire with a cross of Landrace and Large White — realizing stability in both umami and meat quality. For the feed — a dedicated compound feed with 10% cereal grains such as barley and wheat added in the finishing period is used — carefully managed so that the sweetness and rich umami derived from the grains reaches firmly throughout the entire meat. Also, the dedicated feed is rich in Vitamin E — drip loss is suppressed — the inherent umami of the meat is not easily impaired — finishing with a satisfying, meat-juice-rich result even after cooking.

Shipping at 190–210 days of age — raised slowly over a longer fattening period than standard pigs — producing finely grained, moist texture. Approximately 37,000 head annually are stably supplied nationwide through Nishi-Nihon Best Packer and Primaham’s distribution network — a pig that allows casually enjoying the rich bounty of Kagoshima at the table. Please do try at least once this umami-rich pork produced by devoted rearing and unique feed.

Basic Information

• Name
  Kagoshima Mochi Buta
• Production Area
  Osaki Town, Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture
• Management Body
  Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc / Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  A dedicated feed rich in vitamin E locks in the inherent umami of the meat; a finely grained, moist texture is the appeal.
• Feed Characteristics
  Dedicated compound feed with 10% cereal grains such as barley and wheat added in the finishing period, spreading grain-derived sweetness and umami throughout the meat.
• Shipping Age
  190–210 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 37,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  N/A
• Related URLs
  Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
  Nishinihon Best Packer Co., Ltd. — Brand Page
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.201
  Nikushitsu Kenkyuu Farm Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
  Nishinihon Best Packer Co., Ltd. — Brand Page

Last updated
6/21/2026