When it comes to Japanese beef, we’ve all heard of Kobe, but what of its main rival, Matsusaka beef? On Jan. 22, 2015, a Japanese delegation from Mie Prefecture (of which Matsusaka is a main city) ...

If you are a lover of gourmet with a weakness for delicious foods, then you’ve probably heard about (and wanted to try) real Matsusaka beef. Wadakin is a spot in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, known ...

MATSUSAKA, Mie Prefecture—Wagyu beef producers here are preparing to unleash one of Japan’s top luxury brands on the world next fiscal year. The industry has focused mainly on meeting domestic demand ...

MATSUSAKA, Mie Prefecture--A 688-kilogram cow touted as having curves in all the right places was crowned “queen” at a prestigious Matsusaka beef competition here and sold for 30.32 million yen ...

Feature'Influential Japanese cuisine' (1/6). Less well known than Kobe wagyu, but even rarer and more expensive, Matsusaka wagyu is making its way to the most refined tables. On the palate, this ...

MANILA, Philippines — Matsusaka beef is called the "Queen of Wagyu" for a reason, and obtaining such royally perceived meat comes at a price, and deservedly so. The award-winning meat of Ito Ranch ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Master butcher Paul posing with Matsusaka beef (Photo: Swiss Butchery) With a higher grade than its contenders, Kobe and Omi, this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’ve probably heard of the first two premium beefs: Kobe and Ohmi (also known as Yonezawa beef - Waku Ghin serves it), but ...

On August 23 and 24, 2014, in Otsu port around Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture, "Beef Summit 2014Will be held. Brand cattle nationwide such as Matsusaka beef, Kobe beef, Yonezawa beef etc. are eaten ...

Ogetsu Hime continues to surprise the public with its phenomenal half-the-price offer of Japan’s highly prized produce—the famed Matsusaka beef. Since the 50-percent off promo was introduced more than ...

Culinary epiphanies don't happen often, but when they do, they are food for thought. I had one recently dining on prime Japanese beef and it was an experience that, on reflection, recalled a childhood ...