Raised on rice — an Oita brand pork of rich umami that the prefecture is proud of.
Kome no Megumi is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Inukai-machi, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture, managed by Oita Rice Pork Brand Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Oita Prefecture is a livestock production area where majestic nature spreads — varied terrain and abundant famous spring waters among others. ‘Kome no Megumi’ (Bounty of Rice) is a pork brand born and raised in this Oita land — given a special compound feed blending rice at 10%+ of total feed volume for the late fattening period (approximately 60 days or more) and carefully raised. Managed by the Oita Rice Pork Brand Promotion Council — shipped with the oleic acid content rate firmly confirmed by a meat lipid measuring device under strict certification standards — exceptional trust in quality as well.
By raising on feed richly blending rice — the oleic acid content rate in the fat rises, increasing umami compared to standard pork — with a natural sweetness yet a refreshingly non-gamey aroma. The fat melting point is low so the mouthfeel is smooth — soft meat quality and elegant umami spread softly throughout the mouth. Items with particularly high oleic acid ratio of 42%+ are specially graded as ‘Kome no Megumi Premium’ — also responding to those seeking pork one rank above.
With brand regulations set in 2016 and trademark registration the following year — safe, reliable management is in place across all processes from production through shipping — also a major strength unique to this brand. In preparations such as tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, ginger pork stir-fry, and hamburger steak — the rich umami stands out firmly. Please do enjoy at your table this pork — raised receiving the full bounty of Oita’s rich nature and rice.
Basic Information
- Name
Kome no Megumi - Production Area
Inukai-machi, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture - Management Body
Oita Rice Pork Brand Promotion Council - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A higher ratio of oleic acid in the fat than ordinary pork; sweet yet with a clean aroma. Low-melting-point fat gives a smooth, melting texture and rich umami. - Feed Characteristics
Compound feed with rice at 10% or more of total feed, given in the late fattening period (generally 60 days or more). Rice-derived components enhance umami and smoothness. - Shipping Age
175–180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 70,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu / Tonteki (pan-seared pork steak) / Ginger pork stir-fry / Hamburg steak / Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 4, 2017 / Brand regulations established: July 28, 2016 / Brand regulations revised: December 1, 2016 - Related URLs
Kome no Megumi — Oita Rice Pork Brand Propagation Promotion Council
Oita Products ‘Kome no Megumi’ — The Oita
Governor’s Dispatch: Oita Pork Unified Brand ‘Kome no Megumi’ — Oita Prefecture - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.185
Kome no Megumi (Oita Rice Pork Brand Propagation Promotion Council)
Oita Products ‘Kome no Megumi’ — The Oita
Governor’s Dispatch: Oita Prefectural Pork Unified Brand ‘Kome no Megumi’ — Oita Prefecture
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Last updated
6/21/2026
