Raised on the gifts of Sakurajima and natural hot spring water — a brand pork from Tarumizu, Kagoshima, with a character born of the volcano.
Sakurajima Biyu Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Osumi Meat Industry Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Berkshire.
At a highland farm at approximately 550 meters above sea level with a close view of Sakurajima, in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture — there are pigs growing up drinking special water. That is Sakurajima Biyu Ton (Sakurajima Beautiful Hot Spring Pork). As the ‘biyu’ (beautiful hot spring) characters in the name indicate — what is used for rearing is natural hot spring water welling from approximately 1,300 meters underground. A weakly alkaline radon spring — said to contain minerals indispensable for living organisms in good balance — with effects of elevating immunity and antioxidant activity. By blending this hot spring water with mountain spring water and giving it to pigs in all rearing processes from birth through shipping — healthy pigs with activated biological functions grow.
Commitment to feed as well — all-plant-based protein feed as a base — blending a live bacteria preparation (Calsporin) and copra flakes (first-pressing pomace of natural coconut oil). By this — while suppressing gaminess — high-quality fat richly containing medium-chain fatty acids is slowly accumulated. In the piglet period — raised in a facility with computer-controlled optimal temperature, humidity, and ventilation management — a rearing environment with stress eliminated to the extreme is the foundation producing high-quality meat quality.
The meat of Sakurajima Biyu Ton thus carefully raised — pale pink-red in color and lustrous — the near-pure-white fat is characterized by good firmness and fineness. When eaten — an appropriate texture and fragrant flavor spread — absolutely no gaminess. The fat is clean — yet a gentle sweetness and umami is firmly felt. A brand pork representing Kagoshima — also once adopted as a JAL First Class in-flight meal.
Basic Information
- Name
Sakurajima Biyu Ton - Production Area
Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture - Management Body
Osumi Meat Industry Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Berkshire - Meat Characteristics
A delicate, lustrous pale pink color. Near-pure white fat that is firm and finely grained. The fat is clean and refreshing, with a soft sweetness and a gentle umami. - Feed Characteristics
Pure vegetable protein base with Calsporin (probiotics) and copra flakes (first-press coconut palm oil residue, rich in medium-chain fatty acids) added. Suppresses off-odor while developing high-quality fat. Drinking water: natural radon hot spring (weakly alkaline, from ~1,300m depth) blended with mountain spring water. - Shipping Age
180–200 days - Annual Production
Approx. 50,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 9, 2002
Brand regulations established: April 1, 2001 - Related URLs
Sakurajima Biyu Ton Online Shop — Osumi Meat Industry
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Rearing Commitment
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Hachimenroppi
What is Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Kotobank - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.203
Osumi Meat Industry Co., Ltd. — Sakurajima Biyu Ton Online Shop
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Rearing Commitment (Osumi Meat Industry)
Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Hachimenroppi
What is Sakurajima Biyu Ton — Kotobank
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Last updated
6/21/2026
