WThe word "WAGYU" consists of two characters, "WA" meaning Japan and "GYU" meaning beef or cattle. In Japan, "WAGYU" must be pure bred or cross bred among 4 kinds, born, and raised in Japan. Furthermore, all "WAGYU" is traceable up to 3 generations. The fine, delicate meat of authentic Wagyu has a high degree of fat marbling that melts at a low temperature, silky texture in your mouth, a refined sweetness and aroma.
Kobe - A5
- "Japanese Black Cattle" that inherits the pure bloodline of "Tajima Cattle"
- BMS must be 6 or above
- Exquisite tenderness and rich flavor
- A yield score must be A or B
- A gross carcass weight must be 470 kg or less
- Born, raised, and processed in certified farms in Hyogo prefecture
- Must be a qualified importer/distributor for selling Kobe beef (Famu is proudly qualified)
Kuromame Nagi - A5
- "Japanese Black Cattle" with limited production of 3,000 heads produced by only 5 certified farms in Nagi region in Okayama prefecture
- Fed with locally produced "Kuromame (Japanese black bean that enhances Umami and marbling of the meat)" and hay
- One of the oldest wagyu bloodlines that exists today which originates from working cattle back in the Edo period from 170 years ago
- Taste can be pleasantly beefy yet melts in your mouth from the marbling at the same time
Furano – A5
- "Japanese Black Cattle" produced in a single farm in Furano, Hokkaido
- Unique breeding technique, surrogate by Holstein dairy cattle in the farm
- Fed with corn carefully harvested in the same farm, hay, rice straws, wheat straws and -beet pulp, strictly without additive
- Meat color tends to be red
- Selected and served at G8 Toyako Summit in 2008
Miyazaki (Miyazakigyu)– A5
- "Japanese Black Cattle" born, raised, and processed in Miyazaki
- A4 or above only
- The only brand crowned as the champion in the Japanese Wagyu Olympic for 3 consecutive times (2007, 2012 and 2017)
- Well distributed fine marbling, beautiful pink color of meat
- Tastes sweet and rich, has silky texture
- Famu carries Miyazaki Wagyu at BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) 10 and above (going above the A5 BMS score requirement of 8)
- Famu is the one and only certified importer/distributor of Miyazaki Wagyu in Canada
Kumamoto (Wao) – A5
- "Japanese Black Cattle" raised and processed in Kumamoto
- Cattle must be over the age of 28 months
- BMS must be 6 or above to be certified as "Kumamoto Wao"
- Fed with uniquely designed feeding mix which includes pure water, corn, barley, soybeans, wheat bran and minerals
- Famu carries "Kumamoto Wao" that has BMS score of 7 and above only
Hokkaido (Tokachi) – A5
- Japanese Black Cattle, third generation of Tajima blood line
- Produced by a single farm, DAIMARU farm located in Hokkaido
- Age of 20 months or older
- With hey harvested by themselves, and natural water surrounded by the Hidaka mountains.
- Absolutely no added hormone used
- Light fat flavor melting at low temperature
Various Regions of Japan - A4
- Famu carries a variety of Japanese regional wagyu brands ranked as A4 (BMS 5-7)
- BMS 5-7 wagyu can provide moderate marbling and excellent meat taste