Koedo Kurobuta

A pure black pork that Kawagoe is proud of — raised on satsumaimo, bread, and milk, with a depth of sweetness that is truly exceptional.

Koedo Kurobuta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, managed by Ohno Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: British Berkshire (purebred black pig).

Koedo Kurobuta (Koedo Black Pork) is a pure black pig lovingly raised for over 40 years in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture — a historic city known as ‘Koedo’ (Little Edo). Produced by Ohno Farm Co., Ltd., operating with a self-managed, integrated operation from breeding through to shipment, rearing only pure Berkshire breed black pigs.

The greatest appeal of Koedo Kurobuta is its finely grained, moist meat quality and the elegant sweetness of the fat. Berkshire grows slowly — raised over approximately 250 days, about 2 months longer than standard pigs. This time-consuming rearing finely refines the meat fibers and allows rich umami components to accumulate abundantly. Even after heating, juiciness is rarely lost — and the mellow richness that enters the mouth is a step apart from other pork.

The commitment to the feed is also noteworthy. Eco-feed utilizing local ingredients — sweet potato (a famous Kawagoe specialty), bread crusts, processed milk from dairy processing, and more — is self-blended in accordance with the growth stage. Feed rice, non-GMO milo, and herbs are also combined — finishing the pork with a rich flavor free of off-odor. Furthermore, crystal-clear groundwater drawn from 100 meters underground from the Chichibu mountains is used as drinking water. No antibiotics or hormones are used at all from birth through to shipment — a thoroughgoing commitment to food safety.

For those wanting to enjoy the umami of the meat to the fullest, thick-cut pork sauté or tonkatsu is recommended. Shabu-shabu and yakiniku where the sweetness of the fat stands out are also outstanding — the authentic flavor of the ingredient can be savored directly. Ohno Farm also operates the direct-owned ham and sausage workshop ‘Mio Casalo’ — processed products finished with authentic German methods are also popular. Please do try the black pork cuisine unique to Koedo on your next visit to Kawagoe.

Basic Information

• Name
  Koedo Kurobuta
• Production Area
  Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
• Management Body
  Ohno Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  British Berkshire (purebred black pig)
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained, moist, and tender with refined fat sweetness. Stays juicy after cooking; mellow richness and abundant umami unique to Berkshire. Beautiful marbling throughout.
• Feed Characteristics
  Farm-blended eco-feed by growth stage using Kawagoe sweet potato, bread crusts, and processed milk, combined with feed rice, non-GMO milo, and herbs. No antibiotics or hormones from birth to shipment. Clear groundwater drawn from 100 m underground in the Chichibu mountain system is used as drinking water.
• Shipping Age
  Approx. 250 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 1,200 head annually. Primary wholesaler: Hagiwara Livestock. Designated retailer program in place.
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu, thick-cut pork sauté, shabu-shabu, yakiniku, ham and sausages (Mio Casalo)
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: April 23, 2002
• Related URLs
  Ohno Farm Official Site
  Mio Casalo Ham & Sausage Workshop
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.87
  有限会社大野農場 公式サイト
  ハム・ソーセージ工房 ミオ・カザロ
  みんなの農業広場

Last updated
6/21/2026