Yume Yamabiko Ton

Raised on a designated feed blending whole-kernel ground corn — a juicy, deeply flavored brand pork from Aichi.

Yume Yamabiko Ton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kota Town, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture, managed by Yamabiko-kai. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc.

Yume Yamabiko Ton (Dream Echo Pork) is a brand pork managed by the Yamabiko-kai, based in Kota Town, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture. With over a quarter century of history since the establishment of brand regulations in 1998 — boasting large-scale annual shipments of 100,000 head — while maintaining its own standards across all of feed, rearing environment, and breed.

Particularly noteworthy is the brand feed ‘Yamabiko Series’ independently designated by Yamabiko-kai. This feed blends ‘whole-grain ground corn.’ Whole-grain grinding is a processing method of coarsely crushing with the grain intact — said to have the effect of slower digestive absorption than normally finely ground feed, regulating the pig’s gut environment. Through slow passage through the digestive tract, nutrients are sufficiently absorbed — producing juicy pork with rich meat quality. Furthermore, by adding Vitamin E to fattening pigs, oxidation of the meat is prevented to maintain freshness for longer, also contributing to the softness of the meat quality.

The breed is a three-breed cross — (Large White × Landrace) female crossed with Duroc. Carefully raised over approximately 170 days to 110–120 kg body weight. The meat quality is deeply flavorful and juicy — with umami that does not easily escape even with heat — well-regarded by chefs and home cooking enthusiasts alike.

Tonkatsu and ginger pork stir-fry of course — also recommended in shabu-shabu and hot pot dishes for fully drawing out the ingredient’s umami. It also continues to pursue high standards in hygiene management and quality assurance. Widely distributed through multiple wholesalers including major companies such as ZEN-NOH Meat Foods and Ito Ham — a stable supply system is in place.

Basic Information

• Name
  Yume Yamabiko Ton
• Production Area
  Kota Town, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture
• Management Body
  Yamabiko-kai
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  A deeply flavorful, juicy meat quality. Vitamin E supplementation enhances both freshness and tenderness. Shipping age: 170 days. Shipping weight: 110–120 kg.
• Feed Characteristics
  Uses the Yamabiko-kai designated brand feed ‘Yamabiko Series’. Whole-kernel ground corn in the blend promotes digestion and absorption. Vitamin E added for fattening pigs
• Shipping Age
  170 days
• Annual Production
  100,000 head annually. Slaughterhouses: Higashi Mikawa Meat Center and Ogasa Meat Market. Primary wholesalers: ZEN-NOH Meat Foods, Ito Ham, Maruichi Sanko, and Mikawa Chikusan Kogyo.
• Signature Dish
  Tonkatsu, ginger pork, shabu-shabu, hot pot
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: September 12, 2003 / Brand regulations established: June 1, 1998
• Related URLs
  Marumi Farm (Official Site)
  Marumi Farm — Brand Introduction Page
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.147
  Marumi Farm (Official Site)
  Marumi Farm — Brand Introduction Page

Last updated
6/21/2026