A fusion of the outstanding meat qualities of three breeds — a natural-oriented brand pork that Chiba Prefecture is proud of.
Royal Sangen is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Yokoshibahikari Town, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, managed by Big Meat Nakamura Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Royal Sangen (Royal Three-Breed Cross), produced in Chiba Prefecture, is a brand pork born from the accumulation of many years of crossbreeding research. Three breeds carefully selected focusing on meat quality, health, and productivity are crossed — consistently pursuing the maximum drawing out of the pork’s inherent potential.
Big Meat Nakamura Co., Ltd., which handles management, carefully raises these pigs at Saito Farm in Yokoshibahikari Town, Sanbu District, then slaughters and processes them at Chiba Prefecture Inba Meat Center for delivery to consumers. The production system of finely tracing the process from shipment through to reaching the table, and sincerely working on the supply of safe, reliable pork, also leads to great peace of mind.
What is particularly focused on in production is the commitment to the feed. All animal-based ingredients that can cause off-odor are completely excluded — raised only on plant-based feed rich in starch such as milo, tapioca, and cereal grains — producing high-quality fat. Furthermore, by adding wood vinegar to the feed to regulate the gut environment, the pigs’ inherent healthy growth is supported.
The major defining feature of the meat quality realized by this rearing environment is the rich oleic acid — an unsaturated fatty acid — content. Oleic acid has the action of suppressing fat oxidation, producing an elegant fat umami with no cloyingness or off-odor. Furthermore, with high water retention, there is minimal drip loss — a soft texture that remains juicy even after cooking can be enjoyed. A specialty whose inherent deliciousness stands out especially in simple preparations such as tonkatsu and char siu.
Basic Information
- Name
Royal Sangen - Production Area
Yokoshibahikari Town, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture - Management Body
Big Meat Nakamura Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Fine-quality fat rich in oleic acid; little off-odor, with a juicy, tender texture. High water retention and little drip, so the umami stays in after cooking - Feed Characteristics
Purely plant-based feed with no animal-derived ingredients. Centered on starch-rich feed such as milo, tapioca, and cereal grains, with wood vinegar added to regulate the gut - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 600 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) - Certifications
N/A - Related URLs
Royal Sangen | Chibaza Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.105
Chibaza Pork
Furusato Choice (Hometown Tax Platform)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
