Satsuma Nishiki Ogojo Buta

A premium umami and clean aroma that only Kagoshima-born female pigs have.

Satsuma Nishiki Ogojo Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Ito Ham Yonekyu Holdings Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female three-way and two-way cross (females only).

Satsuma Nishiki Ogojo Buta (Satsuma Brocade Ogojo Pork) is a unique brand pork bearing the name ‘ogojo’ — Kagoshima dialect for woman — using only female pigs. ‘Ogojo’ in Kagoshima dialect refers to a Kagoshima woman with both inner strength and gentleness — this brand contains affection for such a proud local culture and sincere commitment to the ingredient. Carefully raised under consistent management from breeding through fattening at designated farms in Kagoshima blessed with the rich nature of southern Kyushu.

The managing entity is Ito Ham Yonekyu Holdings Co., Ltd. — only strictly selected female pigs from Satsuma Nishiki Pork at Sankyo Meat cooperation farms are shipped as ‘Ogojo Buta.’ Female pigs are scientifically confirmed to have less characteristic pork gaminess than castrated pigs — the clean inherent aroma of the ingredient standing out is a major appeal. A crossing system based on a three-breed or two-breed female cross realizes stable meat quality. The shipping age is approximately 180 days — by raising slowly over time, the fineness and richness of umami of the meat are simultaneously achieved.

For those who are sensitive to the characteristic pork gaminess, or those who want to cherish the inherent flavor of the ingredient — this ‘Ogojo Buta’ is an ideal choice. In preparations maximizing the character of the ingredient such as simple salt-grilling and shabu-shabu — the premium quality is fully conveyed. Please do experience at your table the rich pork unique to female pigs — born from Kagoshima’s proud food culture and pig farming technique.

Basic Information

• Name
  Satsuma Nishiki Ogojo Buta
• Production Area
  Kagoshima Prefecture (Kagoshima Farm)
• Management Body
  Ito Ham Yonekyu Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female three-way and two-way cross (females only)
• Meat Characteristics
  Only female pigs selected. Less off-odor than castrated pigs; the clean inherent aroma and elegant flavor of pork can be enjoyed.
• Feed Characteristics
  N/A
• Shipping Age
  approx. 180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 5,300 head annually
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  N/A
• Related URLs
  Sankyo Meat Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.204
  Sankyo Meat Co., Ltd. (Official Site)

Last updated
9/2/2026