Ume no Sato Joshu-ton Tokoton

Raised in Annaka, Gunma, with thoroughgoing commitment — a richly flavored Joshu brand pork.

Ume no Sato Joshu-ton Tokoton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, managed by Tago Pig Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female: Camborough × Male: Camborough PIC265.

This is a brand pork raised by Tago Pig Farm Co., Ltd. in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, with the conviction to deliver safe, reliable, and delicious pork. As the word ‘tokoton’ (‘with total dedication’) embedded in its name suggests, an uncompromising commitment is thoroughly maintained in every aspect of rearing.

The breed adopts a Camborough-system cross — a hybrid pig combining Camborough females with Camborough PIC265 males. A designated compound feed is given with devoted care, and the pigs are raised slowly and patiently to 170 days. With a longer-than-standard rearing period, umami slowly accumulates within the meat quality over time. The result is a meat with rich flavor, and the minimal characteristic pork off-odor is a major characteristic.

The meat has a fine grain and a beautiful naturally vivid red color, and when eaten, an elegant sweetness spreads through the entire mouth, with a moist, soft, and pleasant texture to enjoy. The pork raised freely in the countryside of Annaka — also known as a famous plum blossom location — is a versatile ingredient adaptable to any preparation. In tonkatsu, the juiciness is accentuated in contrast with the crispy coating; in shabu-shabu, it becomes a luxurious dish where the umami of the ingredient seeps gradually into the soup. The production volume is approximately 4,000 head annually — not large — and this rarity is also one of the appeals of ‘Ume no Sato Joshu-ton Tokoton.’ Please do savor this deeply nourishing specialty — born of the rich terroir of Annaka City’s ‘Plum Countryside’ (Ume no Sato) — at your table.

Basic Information

• Name
  Ume no Sato Joshu-ton Tokoton
• Production Area
  Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture
• Management Body
  Tago Pig Farm Co., Ltd.
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female: Camborough × Male: Camborough PIC265
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained with a naturally vivid red color. Almost no characteristic pork off-odor; rich flavor with an elegant sweetness and a soft texture.
• Feed Characteristics
  Raised on a designated compound feed, producing pork of stable quality.
• Shipping Age
  170 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 4,000 head annually
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)
  Shabu-shabu
  Tonteki (pan-fried pork steak)
  Roast pork
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: March 15, 2002
• Related URLs
  Gunma Pork Kingdom | Brand Directory
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.72
  豚肉王国！ぐんまポーク｜多彩な銘柄を誇る群馬の豚肉

Last updated
6/21/2026