Delivered from Yorii Town, Saitama — a three-way cross brand pork of rich umami, raised on a fully balanced compound feed.
Sainokuni Ichiban Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Yorii Town, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture, managed by Shimizu Chikusan Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Male Duroc.
Sainokuni Ichiban Buta (Saitama’s Number One Pork), raised in the nature-rich environment of Yorii Town, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture, is a brand pork from Saitama Prefecture consistently produced by Shimizu Chikusan Co., Ltd. The brand name carries the producer’s pride of ‘wanting to deliver the number one pork in Sainokuni (Saitama).’ The feed used in rearing is only a complete compound feed of precisely designed nutritional balance. This method of promoting the pig’s natural healthy growth without adding anything superfluous produces a clean flavor and uniform meat quality. The consistency of feed management suppresses lot-to-lot variation, leading to stable quality that consumers can choose with confidence.
Shipping is carried out at 170 days of age and 116 kilograms as the standard. By raising over sufficient time, muscle and fat develop appropriately — leading to a rich, satisfying flavor. The breed is a three-breed cross — Large White × Landrace sows with Duroc male. Inheriting the advantages of the prolific Landrace, the well-balanced Large White, and the Duroc outstanding in flavor and marbling — combining the umami of lean and the elegant sweetness of fat.
Slaughter is carried out at Honjo Meat Center, with wholesaling handled by Kobayashi Livestock. A system with thorough quality management is in place, boasting an annual shipment scale of 16,800 head. Trademark registration was obtained in February 2010, with the brand’s trust steadily accumulated.
Its capabilities are demonstrated in any preparation from tonkatsu and ginger pork stir-fry to shabu-shabu. Please do taste this brand pork representing Saitama at your table.
Basic Information
- Name
Sainokuni Ichiban Buta - Production Area
Yorii Town, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture - Management Body
Shimizu Chikusan Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Large White x Landrace) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Well-balanced three-way cross meat where the umami of the lean and the elegant sweetness of the fat harmonize. Complete compound feed gives uniform meat quality and a clean flavor. - Feed Characteristics
Complete compound feed only, with precisely calibrated nutrition and no unnecessary additives - Shipping Age
170 days - Annual Production
16,800 head annually - Signature Dish
Tonkatsu / Ginger pork (shogayaki) / Shabu-shabu / Stir-fry - Certifications
Trademark registered: February 19, 2010 - Related URLs
Kobayashi Chikusan Co., Ltd. (Distributor)
Buta Trace Farm Detail (Sainokuni Ichiban Buta) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.89
Kobayashi Chikusan Co., Ltd.
Buta Trace Pig Traceability System
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Last updated
6/21/2026
