Noto Buta

Raised in the rich land of Ishikawa — a Noto brand pork with a mochi-like texture and natural sweetness that shine.

Noto Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Ishikawa Prefecture, managed by Noto Buta Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc, etc.

Noto Buta (Noto Pork) is a brand pork carefully raised within Ishikawa Prefecture. Processed at Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Shokuniku Ryutsu Center — only those that have undergone strict grading by the Japan Meat Grading Association may bear the name ‘Noto Buta.’ This pork that has cleared strict quality standards is known as a quality specialty — carefully raised by pig farmers in Ishikawa Prefecture.

The great appeal of Noto Buta is its springy, mochi-like meat quality with a thick loin eye, and the natural sweetness that gently spreads in the mouth. With minimal gaminess and a clean, light flavor — yet firm umami can be felt — active in a wide range of preparations. In shabu-shabu, the inherent sweetness and richness of the meat can be fully enjoyed — when it is made into tonkatsu, juicy meat juices spread within the crispy coating. The quality of the ingredient stands out even in simple preparations such as ginger pork stir-fry, yakiniku, and steak. Also familiar as a very everyday ingredient in Ishikawa Prefecture — served in various forms at local restaurants as well.

The breed is a crossbreed — Landrace × Large White female crossed with Duroc and others — producing an easy-to-eat meat quality with a good balance of lean and fat. Shipping at approximately 180 days of age and approximately 110 kg as the standard — delivered at appropriate timing.

Approximately 30,000 head are widely distributed annually through meat distribution businesses within Ishikawa Prefecture — a brand long supporting regional tables. Please do taste the umami of Noto Buta — raised by the rich earth of Noto — on your next visit to Ishikawa and Kanazawa.

Basic Information

• Name
  Noto Buta
• Production Area
  Ishikawa Prefecture (farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  Noto Buta Promotion Council (secretariat: Ishikawa Prefecture Pig Farming Association)
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc, etc.
• Meat Characteristics
  Mochi-like meat with a thick loin eye; umami overflows the more you chew. Fat is not cloying, with an elegant sweetness that harmonizes pleasantly with the lean
• Feed Characteristics
  N/A
• Shipping Age
  Approx. 180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 30,000 head annually (distributed through meat distributors within Ishikawa Prefecture)
• Signature Dish
  Shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, ginger pork, yakiniku, steak
• Certifications
  Brand regulations established: February 25, 2014
• Related URLs
  Ishikawa Prefecture Official – About Noto Buta
  Ishikawa Prefecture Official – Noto Buta Encyclopedia
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.129
  Ishikawa Prefecture Official – About Noto Buta and Noto Buta Encyclopedia
  Ishikawa Tourism Information Site

Last updated
6/21/2026