Raised in the great land of Okinawa — a fine-quality brand pork of sweetness and richness.
Ryukyu Royal Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Okinawa Prefecture, managed by Ryukyu Kyodo Shiryo Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc, etc. (three-way cross; designated farms only).
Ryukyu Royal Pork, produced with Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture as the base, is an Okinawa Prefecture brand pork managed by Ryukyu Kyodo Shiryo Co., Ltd. It is a three-breed pig — Duroc male crossed with female of Landrace × Large White cross — carefully raised at designated farms.
The defining feature is a unique rearing method of giving 150 kg or more of dedicated feed blending cereal grains, kansho (sweet potato), and wood vinegar for 60 days before shipping. Wood vinegar has the effect of suppressing the gaminess pigs inherently have — by this feed management, the meat has minimal gaminess, and an elegant sweetness and firm richness are born. Also, by using a sufficient rearing period of 180 days or more — the meat quality finishes finely grained and soft. The balance of fat sweetness and lean umami is good — the deliciousness of the ingredient itself standing out is an appeal.
A pork that truly makes one feel the Ryukyu landscape — produced by Okinawa’s rich natural environment and unique feed formulation. Approximately 19,000 head are shipped annually — the distribution volume is relatively stable.
As an eating method — outstanding compatibility with shabu-shabu — sweetness and softness stand out to the fullest. Please do enjoy the fine-quality flavor unique to Okinawa’s brand pork at your home. Brand regulations were established in 2006 — trademark also registered in 2015 — the high commitment to quality management can be felt.
Basic Information
- Name
Ryukyu Royal Pork - Production Area
Okinawa Prefecture (company-owned and contract farms) - Management Body
Ryukyu Kyodo Shiryo Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc, etc. (three-way cross; designated farms only) - Meat Characteristics
No gamey odor; sweetness and richness. Fine-grained, tender meat - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated feed blended with cereal grains, sweet potato, wood vinegar, etc., given at 150 kg or more per pig over the 60 days before shipment - Shipping Age
180+ days - Annual Production
Approx. 19,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: September 18, 2015 / Brand regulations established: April 2006 - Related URLs
Ryukyu Royal Pork — Kotobank
Okinawa Ryukyu Royal Pork Shabu-shabu — Kakuyasu - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.214
Ryukyu Royal Pork — Kotobank
Okinawa Ryukyu Royal Pork Shabu-shabu — Kakuyasu
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Last updated
6/21/2026
