Hello.

Have you ever heard the word "hogget"?
Actually, it's a type of "lamb."

When people think of sheep meat, they often think of "lamb" or "mutton."
Generally, "lamb" refers to the meat of a sheep less than one year old, and "mutton" refers to the meat of a sheep that is one year old or older, but there is actually another classification in between.

That's called "hogget." It refers to the meat of a sheep between one and two years old. (Incidentally, this classification varies by country; some regions use the number of permanent teeth the sheep has.)

If I had to describe the characteristics of "hogget" in one word, it would be "the best of both worlds: lamb and mutton!"
It has the tenderness and mild flavor of lamb, while also possessing the deep richness and umami that is characteristic of mutton, resulting in an exquisite taste.

In fact, only about 0.6% of the lamb distributed in Japan is domestically produced. With almost all of the lamb on the market being imported, the "Tategamori Highland Lamb" raised at Ark Tategamori is truly an extremely rare and exceptional product.

This specially crafted "Tategamori Highland Sheep [Hogget]" will be available for purchase at the Farm Market starting September 19th (Sat), coinciding with the "Ark Tategamori Customer Appreciation Festival Meat Festa" which begins on September 1st (Tue).

The farm market during this period will be packed with events every weekend.

・September 5th (Sat) - 6th (Sun): "Tategamori Kogen Pork Meat Corner Grand Tasting Event"

・September 12th (Sat) - 13th (Sun): Live sales of "Tategamori Kogen Lamb Teppanyaki Jingisukan" at the BBQ terrace next to the farm market!

・Starting September 19th (Sat): The long-awaited "Tategamori Highland Sheep [Hogget]" goes on sale!

・September 27th (Sun): "Tategamori Kogen Pork Carcass Dissection Show & On-the-Spot Sale"

True to its name, "Customer Appreciation Meat Festa," this event is packed with meat, meat, and more meat!

Please take this opportunity to enjoy Ark Tategamori's carefully selected meats and a wonderful time.

All of our staff look forward to your visit.

Thank you for reading to the end.

Manufacturing Sales Department Toshihiro Kamoda