Slow-grown Japanese native-breed (jidori) chicken with firm texture and deep flavor, used for yakitori and premium poultry dishes. Export is very limited and intermittent because Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks repeatedly trigger importing-country zone suspensions, opening and closing trade windows.
The supplierRegional jidori brands certified to Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) 'Jidori' definition (native-breed bloodline %, low-density/free-range raising, min raising days). Brand bodies: Nagoya Cochin (Aichi), Hinai-jidori (Akita), Satsuma-jidori (Kagoshima). Typical: small-batch producers; chilled exports to nearby Asian HORECA.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic JAS-certified native-breed chicken with firm texture and deep umami — yakitori/fine-dining differentiator vs broiler.
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
CertificationsJAS Jidori standard (confirmed): 'jidori' under Japanese Agricultural Standards requires ≥50% indigenous-breed bloodline, ≥80 days rearing, and free-roaming after day 28 (≤10 birds/m²). The three named brands (Nagoya Cochin/Aichi, Hinai-jidori/Akita, Satsuma-jidori/Kagoshima) all qualify. NOTE: JAS Jidori ≠ JAS Organic — 'organic' is not publicly verified. Poultry-export establishment approval / HACCP / HPAI zoning health certificate: not publicly verified at brand level (regulatory, plant/market-specific).
Pack formatsVac-pac portions (whole, leg/momo, breast/mune), tray or bag; chilled-insulated cartons for air, ~5kg-ish/carton.
Shelf lifeChilled vac-pac: ~10-21 days at 0-2°C (typical). Frozen: ~9-12 months at -18°C (typical).
Export regulationHPAI zone suspensions are the binding constraint — importing countries restore access only after Japan proves outbreak resolution and regains HPAI-free status (as USDA APHIS does for Japan regions). Approved establishment + veterinary health certificate required; heat-treated product may move when raw cannot.
Market demandHORECA in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau (yakitori/Japanese izakaya channels).
How to source itRegional jidori brand councils (Nagoya Cochin/Hinai/Satsuma) → poultry-approved exporters; JETRO; FOODEX JAPAN. Export windows gated by HPAI status.
Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.
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