A sweet fat brought out by whole-kernel corn, and a zero-off-odor quality born of SPF management — a premium pork.
Kaori Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, managed by Matsumura Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc.
Kaori Buta (Fragrant Pork), produced by Matsumura Farm Co., Ltd. located in the farming district of Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, is a brand pork whose rich flavor and aroma stand out — true to its name. The defining feature of Matsumura Farm — which has walked the path of pork exclusively for over 50 years since founding — is being the only certified farm of the Japan SPF Swine Association within Saitama Prefecture. SPF means ‘Specific Pathogen Free,’ a designation that can only be borne by pigs raised in a clean environment with pathogens rigorously excluded.
The commitment to Kaori Buta’s feed is also first-class. High-quality whole-kernel corn is given after whole-grain crushing — the starch is finely crushed, digestive absorption is enhanced, and a sweet, high-quality fat accumulates within the pig’s body. This rearing method is the source of the sweet, melting umami of the fat felt when eaten.
At Matsumura Farm, empty barn periods are set for thorough washing and disinfection, with veterinarians visiting regularly to maintain biosecurity. The pigs grown healthily have finely grained muscles with high water retention — finishing the entire dish with juiciness.
The farm’s capabilities have been proven by numerous contests — winning consecutive ‘Honorary Prize’ and ‘Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award’ at the Saitama Prefecture Pig Carcass Competition. Also selected as part of the certified brand ‘Kazo Brand’ of Kazo City — establishing a firm position as a pork representing the region. Beyond tonkatsu and shabu-shabu, also developed into processed products such as sausage and prosciutto — the appeal of Kaori Buta can be enjoyed in a variety of forms.
Basic Information
- Name
Kaori Buta - Production Area
Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture - Management Body
Matsumura Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male: Duroc - Meat Characteristics
No off-odor thanks to SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) management, fine-grained meat, and high water retention. The sweet fat melts in the mouth; after cooking it cools slowly and the umami lasts. - Feed Characteristics
High-quality corn carefully whole-milled before feeding. Improved starch digestibility promotes the formation of sweet, premium-quality fat. - Shipping Age
178 days - Annual Production
Approx. 8,000 head annually. Primary slaughterhouse: Saitama City Meat Market. - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu / Shabu-shabu / Ginger pork (shogayaki) / Sausage / Prosciutto / Hamburg steak - Certifications
Farm HACCP certified: August 23, 2019 / Japan SPF Swine Association certified farm (the only one in Saitama Prefecture) / Kazo Brand certified / Designated brand pork of Saitama Meat Market Co., Ltd. / Trademark registered: September 2, 2011 / Consecutive ‘Honorary Prize’ and ‘Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award’ at the 46th and 47th Saitama Prefecture Pig Carcass Competitions - Related URLs
Matsumura Farm Official Site - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.86
松村牧場 公式サイト
関東食糧 香り豚紹介ページ
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Last updated
6/21/2026
