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Wagyu - Japan's representative beef brand, known for its fine marbling and rich flavor, thanks to its unique rearing methods.
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Matsusaka beef - A type of black-haired Japanese cattle raised in Mie prefecture, known for its fine texture, tenderness, and well-balanced meat quality.
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Kobe beef - A type of black-haired Japanese cattle raised in Hyogo prefecture, known for its extremely fine marbling. It has received high acclaim globally.
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Tajima beef (also known as "Tamba beef") - A type of black-haired Japanese cattle raised in Hyogo prefecture, known for its tender texture and elegant sweetness and flavor.
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Omi beef - A type of black-haired Japanese cattle raised in Shiga prefecture, known for its fine texture, tenderness, and a robust sweetness.
These are just a few of Japan's representative beef brands, and there are many more available.
When you come to Japan, you can't go wrong if you choose meat that says "Wagyu"!