From the foothills of the Tokachi volcanic range, Hokkaido — a firm and flavorful pork raised with a commitment to grain feeding.
Kamifurano Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kamifurano Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido, managed by Kamifurano Pork Sales Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc.
Kamifurano Town in Hokkaido is a production area of rich natural beauty spreading at the foot of the Tokachidake mountain range, where Kamifurano Pork is raised as a brand pork with approximately 60,000 head shipped annually. The Kamifurano Pork Sales Promotion Council oversees quality management, and producers work together as one to improve quality, committed to delivering safe and delicious pork to consumers.
The most distinctive feature of the rearing is that cereal grains such as barley and wheat are incorporated into the finishing compound feed at 10% or more. This grain incorporation gives the meat a firm, tight structure, and with less excess moisture, the result is a pork of concentrated umami. The fat is clean and refreshingly sweet — never heavy — making it highly compatible with everything from Western to Japanese cuisine. The breed is a three-breed cross: Landrace × Large White sows with Duroc boars, an excellent combination for generous muscle development and a rich, well-balanced flavor. Reared over 165–180 days for a full, unhurried development, the pigs yield a pork of deep flavor.
The signature dish of Kamifurano Pork is buta-sagari — the local specialty of Kamifurano Town. Sagari is the diaphragm muscle, a rare cut yielding just 250–300 grams per animal. Its juicy umami, which can be tasted precisely because it is fresh, has long been beloved by locals and visitors alike, and has attracted nationwide attention as a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) return gift. A versatile Hokkaido brand pork that can be enjoyed in everything from yakiniku to rice bowls.
Basic Information
- Name
Kamifurano Pork - Production Area
Kamifurano Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido - Management Body
Kamifurano Pork Sales Promotion Council - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male: Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
At least 10% cereal grains such as barley and wheat in the finishing feed firms the meat, giving a pork without off-flavors. - Feed Characteristics
Blending 10% or more cereal grains such as barley and wheat into the finishing compound feed gives a firm pork packed with umami. - Shipping Age
165–180 days - Annual Production
60,000 head/year - Signature Dish
Buta Sagari (grilled pork diaphragm) / Kamifurano-don - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Kamifurano Pork | Kamifurano Tourism Association
Kamifurano Kobo Co., Ltd. | Products - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.17
Kamifurano Tourism Association
Kamifurano Kobo Co., Ltd.
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Last updated
6/20/2026
