Asian Beef Cattle Breeds

Wagyu is a term denoting a Japanese beef cattle breed (wa means Japanese, and gyu means cow). This breed has a genetic predisposition to create marbling of fat on the inside of muscle tissue. Average steaks have... READ MORE

Kobe beef is a Japanese delicacy and one of the most popular regional specialties in Japan. The beef comes from the Tajima-gyu breed of cattle in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, where Kobe is the capital and gives the beef its name. It is chara... READ MORE

Matsusaka is a type of wagyu or Japanese beef, originating from the town of Matsusaka in Mie Prefecture. The cattle must be raised from at least 12 months within the Prefecture and it‘s fed on a diet of wheat, rice, barley, and soy. This die... READ MORE

Kurobuta pork, often called the "Wagyu of pork," is a premium variety of pork known for its exceptional quality, rich flavor, and tender texture. This pork comes from the Berkshire pig, a heritage breed originally from Berkshire County in England,... READ MORE

Omi or Ohmi beef is a type of wagyu or Japanese beef that’s raised in Shiga Prefecture. The beef cattle has a very long history - in the Edo era, Ohmi beef was marinated in miso and presented to the Shogun as medicine. The meat has very fine... READ MORE

Olive Sanuki wagyu is a meat coming from beef that's named after Sanuki, the former name of the Kagawa prefecture, famous for its olive groves. In the finishing phase of rearing, the cattle are fattened with cakes made from pressed olives, resulti... READ MORE