The pride of Kyushu — a brand pork of distinguished heritage, having received consecutive gold prizes at the West Japan Area Pig Carcass Show.
Tobiume Buta is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Oita Prefecture, managed by Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc (LWD three-way cross).
Tobiume Buta (Flying Plum Blossom Pork) is a Kyushu brand pork managed by Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd., headquartered in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Slowly and carefully raised in Kyushu’s nature-rich environment — finished to 115–120 kg within a rearing period of 210 days or less.
A dedicated feed blending milo, bread crumbs, corn, wheat, soybeans, shochu lees, and rice in a unique formulation ratio is used for the feed. The feed formulation incorporating shochu lees is one of the major characteristics of Tobiume Buta — said to have the effect of strongly drawing out the inherent umami of pork. The breed is an LWD three-breed cross — Duroc male crossed with Large White × Landrace female — outstanding in the balance of meat productivity and meat quality. The springy texture and gently spreading sweetness are produced by the combination of this breed and the dedicated feed.
The high quality is also proven at competitions — boasting the glorious achievement of winning consecutive gold awards at the 49th and 50th West Japan Area Pig Carcass Shows. In addition to trademark registration continuing since 1960, brand regulations are also in place — the quality management system is thorough — a brand pork that can be welcomed to the table with confidence. The brand pork history is also long — the trademark registered in December 1960 is an established brand of distinguished history.
In shabu-shabu, the gently spreading umami of the shoulder-loin can be firmly felt — in yakiniku, the sweetness and softness of the fat stand out. Please do taste Tobiume Buta at least once — long beloved as a Kyushu brand pork.
Basic Information
- Name
Tobiume Buta - Production Area
Oita Prefecture (municipality unconfirmed) - Management Body
Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc (LWD three-way cross) - Meat Characteristics
A proven pork with a history of gold prizes at the West Japan Area Pig Carcass Show. Chewy texture and a sweetness that spreads gently in the mouth - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated feed blending milo, bread crumbs, corn, wheat, soybean, shochu lees, and rice in an original ratio - Shipping Age
Within 210 days - Annual Production
2,000–3,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu / Yakiniku (grilled pork) - Certifications
Trademark registered: December 10, 1960 / Brand regulations: established - Related URLs
Tobiume Buta — Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Tobiume Buta Shoulder Loin — Nakatsu-ru Meat Specialist Online Shop - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.186
Tobiume Buta — Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Nippon Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Tobiume Buta Shoulder Loin — Nakatsu-ru Meat Specialist Online Shop
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Last updated
6/21/2026
