Taste & Texture
Balanced lean and fat — pork's signature cut. Tender with refined flavor, the standard choice for tonkatsu, shogayaki, and shabu-shabu.
How to Choose
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Lean should be light pink, with even white edge fat.
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For slices, avoid pieces with pooled drip.
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Tonkatsu-thick cuts should have evenly distributed fat..
How to Store
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Blocks last 2-3 days refrigerated; sliced and tonkatsu cuts 1-2 days.
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For longer storage, portion and freeze; pre-marinating helps preserve flavor..
Shelf life 2-3 days refrigerated (1-2 days for slices), ~1 month frozen
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
248
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Retail Price
Price Trend
Cheapest Feb ¥165/100g
Most Expensive Aug ¥170/100g
Annual Average
¥167/100g
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)