Shinshu A Pork

Raised on domestic feed rice — a juicy, clean pork born of the gifts of Shinshu.

Shinshu A Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nagano Prefecture, managed by ZEN-NOH Nagano Prefectural Headquarters. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (three-breed cross).

Shinshu A Pork is a brand pork managed by JA ZEN-NOH Nagano Prefectural Headquarters, based in Nagano Prefecture. Under the rich natural environment of Shinshu — surrounded by the majestic Alps mountains — it is a committed pork raised only at farms that have cleared strict production standards.

The defining feature of Shinshu A Pork is the addition of domestically grown feed rice to the feed in the late fattening stage. By adding domestic rice to the feed, the oleic acid content rises within the pig’s body, reducing the characteristic pork off-odor. Oleic acid is a component that positively contributes to the sweetness and fragrance of the meat — making the pork more delicious and easy to eat. On daily tables as well, without concern about off-odor, it can be confidently enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly.

Also, appropriate fat enters the meat cleanly throughout — producing a finely grained, moist texture. The appeal is juicy meat juices overflowing with every chew, and a clean, refreshing finish — delicious not only in shabu-shabu and sauté but also in tonkatsu with a juicy frying result.

The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White female crossed with Duroc male — an excellent combination balancing meat quality and meat productivity. Shipping is at approximately 180 days of age, body weight 110–120 kg — slaughtered at Nagano Prefecture Meat Corporation and distributed through JA ZEN-NOH Nagano Prefectural Headquarters. Primarily sold at Nagano Prefecture A-Coop stores, with approximately 15,000 head shipped annually. Shinshu A Pork — born of Shinshu’s clear air and water, and carefully selected domestically grown feed rice — please do try its rich flavor at A-Coop stores in Nagano Prefecture.

Basic Information

• Name
  Shinshu A Pork
• Production Area
  Nagano Prefecture (designated SPF farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  ZEN-NOH Nagano Prefectural Headquarters
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc (three-breed cross)
• Meat Characteristics
  Little of the characteristic pork off-odor; fine-grained, juicy, tender, light, and easy-to-eat pork
• Feed Characteristics
  Domestic feed rice added to the feed in the late fattening stage. Raises oleic acid, realizing a juicy meat quality with little off-odor
• Shipping Age
  180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 15,000 head annually / Shipping age: approx. 180 days / Shipping weight: approx. 110–120 kg / Primary slaughterhouse: Nagano Prefecture Meat Corporation / Primary wholesaler: ZEN-NOH Nagano Prefectural Headquarters
• Signature Dish
  Shabu-shabu, sauté, tonkatsu
• Certifications
  Trademark: none / Brand regulations: none / Farm HACCP: none / JGAP: none / Designated retailer program: yes
• Related URLs
  Nagano Prefecture A-Coop
  JA ZEN-NOH Nagano (Official Site)
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.118
  Nagano Prefecture A-Coop
  JA ZEN-NOH Nagano (Official Site)

Last updated
6/21/2026