Wakayama Prefecture's branded wagyu beef "Kishu Waka Beef" was featured in Trends in Japan.
Trends in Japan is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for overseas visitors.
He was a world-class speaker on sustainable black Wagyu beef from Wakayama.
Some excerpts are provided below.
The Osaka Expo will be held this year, in 2025!
We hope that people who come to Japan for sightseeing will use this opportunity to visit Wakayama and experience the charm of Wakayama as well as Kishu Waka Beef.
We can only hope that Kishu Wagyu, the SDGs Wagyu beef, will reach people around the world.
Excerpt ⇩ (cited from https://web-japan.org/trends/11_tech-life/tec202411_ecofeed.html)
Japanese Wagyu beef is known around the world as some of the most high-quality and delicious beef on the market. This beef comes from cattle that are raised on feed made from the leftover byproduct of local food industries. This beef comes from cattle that are raised on feed made from the leftover byproduct of local food industries. Incidentally, the manure produced by the cattle goes on to be used as fertilizer in the nearby plum and mandarin orange fields. Incidentally, the manure produced by the cattle goes on to be used as fertilizer in the nearby plum and mandarin orange fields, creating a loop of sustainable farming.
The resulting beef is not only better for the environment, but it also has a unique flavor and texture that many people find appealing.
Compared to traditional Wagyu, this Wagyu has less fat, and the fat has a lower melting point, making it seem to melt in your mouth.
It is recommended for people who find typical beef to be too fattening or filling.
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https://web-japan.org/trends/11_tech-life/tec202411_ecofeed.html