Born of Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido — the land of milk — a mellow brand pork born of the land of milk.
Nakashibetsu Milky Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nakashibetsu Town, Shibetsu District, Hokkaido, managed by Pick Farm Oyama. Breed / crossbreeding: (Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) ♀ × Duroc ♂.
Nakashibetsu Town in the Nemuro subprefecture of Hokkaido is a land where vast meadows and dairy farming coexist. Here, Yosuke Oyama, representative of Pick Farm Oyama, produces the brand pork known as ‘Nakashibetsu Milky Pork.’ The origin of the brand name lies in the farm’s unique rearing approach: incorporating whey powder and dairy products — byproducts of the region’s cheesemaking industry — into the proprietary compound feed for growing pigs. Feed from Nippon Haigo Shiryo and Kyodo Shiryo is used from the suckling period through to 110 days of age, after which the pigs are switched to an original feed incorporating dairy-derived components, raising them slowly to a shipping age of 195–210 days.
The commitment to the rearing environment is equally notable. Sows are put out to pasture during the period up to farrowing to minimize physical and mental stress, and background music is played in the barns — drawing out the inherent character of the pigs to the fullest in a calm environment.
The result is a pork of mild, mellow flavor with minimal gaminess, said to release a subtle, elegant milk-like fragrance when heated. The combination of Hokkaido’s rich natural environment and a feed design that cleverly utilizes the region’s dairy resources creates a distinctly individual flavor found nowhere else — this is the greatest appeal of this brand.
The main distribution channel is Hokuren Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, with approximately 1,000 head distributed annually, and direct purchase is also available through the official website and online shop. A pork to savor whether you are devoted to Hokkaido ingredients or simply eager to discover new dimensions of pork flavor.
Basic Information
- Name
Nakashibetsu Milky Pork - Production Area
Nakashibetsu Town, Shibetsu District, Hokkaido - Management Body
Pick Farm Oyama - Breed / Crossbreeding
(Landrace ♀ × Large White ♂) ♀ × Duroc ♂ - Meat Characteristics
Three-breed cross pork with a mild, mellow flavor. When heated, a subtle, elegant milk-like aroma spreads; well-balanced fat - Feed Characteristics
Feed from Nippon Haigo Shiryo and Kyodo Shiryo from the suckling period to 110 days; thereafter fattened on in-house blended feed containing dairy-derived components such as whey powder and cheese - Shipping Age
195–210 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,000 head/year - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: March 19, 2009 - Related URLs
Nakashibetsu Milky Pork Official Site
Pick Farm Oyama Online Shop
HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association – Oyama Farm - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.22
Nakashibetsu Milky Pork Official Site
Pick Farm Oyama Online Shop
HPA Hokkaido Pig Farmers Association
Hokkaido Fan Magazine
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Last updated
6/19/2026
