How Japanese Wagyu Beef is Graded | Farm to Table ★ ONLY in JAPAN

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"A5" Graded Wagyu Beef is considered the best in Japan ー but what does that score really mean? We'll go inside to talk to the Wagyu Beef inspectors on the job at the Yonezawa Meat Processing Center to learn how they do it using the BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) and Beef Yield. After inspection and grading, we'll see them cut and distribute the beef to restaurants and supermarkets and try some of the A5 Wagyu special dishes famous in Yonezawa like its Gyu Nabe -- also known as Sukiyaki.
Japanese Wagyu Beef is quite different from other beef around the world and within Japan, there are so many regional brands. It's hard to know what the difference is between Kobe Beef and say, Yonezawa Beef other than the branding, but there are factors that can change the taste like climate, elevation, feed, housing conditions, treatment of livestock, and water.
00:00 Start
00:53 Meat Inspection
01:42 Wagyu BMS - Beef Marbling Standard
04:48 Cutting Wagyu
06:18 Cutting for Supermarkets
10:15 Butcher's Shop Pricing
11:05 Sukiyaki Lunch
12:45 Wagyu Farm Cattle Ranch
14:08 What do Wagyu eat
14:34 Biogas in Japan
15:58 Yonezawa Beef Dinner
18:27 Yonezawa Station Shinkansen
🥩 Read more about Yonezawa and its beef: japantoday.com/category/featu...
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Japanese Wagyu Omi Beef farm to table Story:
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Places Visited in Yonezawa:
📍Where is Yonezawa? MAP: goo.gl/maps/h4sghH6GMwbCwqsM9
▶︎ Yonezawa Meat Center: www.yonesyoku.com/english/inde...
▶︎ Tanaka Wagyu Farm, Biogas www.yonesyoku.com/english/inde...
▶︎ Sato Chikusa Meat Processing: www.beko.co.jp/
▶︎ Sukiyaki Restaurant: www.beko.co.jp/shop/menu.html
▶︎ Kongokaku Yonezawa Beef Restaurant: www.kongoukaku.com/
More info:
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@kezbot2 2 жыл бұрын

You can see why this premium grade wagyu is so expensive, judging by it being such a labour intensive industry. It was encouraging to see the producers reducing their environmental footprint, therefore actively helping to minimize climate change. All beef farmers around the world could certainly learn from the practices of the Japanese wagyu industry.

@AirCrewRani 2 жыл бұрын

I don't eat meat, John, but I certainly enjoyed this documentary. Well done! By the way, I have received the Nagano packages about five days ago. Thank you! I will be filming the unboxing. I❤🇯🇵

@cb90222 2 жыл бұрын

@@AirCrewRani glad I re@d comments bc I just subbed to your yt channel ☺ and I can't wait to see your next video ‼️God bless you 😇 🙏 💙

@asianboss6355 2 жыл бұрын

Lol a new employment position is available

@snpro21 2 жыл бұрын

sory, dont call it japanese wagyu. just Wagyu is enough. Because the meaning of Wag-yu is Japanese Cow. so if u mention it as Japanese wagyu, it sounds weird. Japanese japanese cow? weird right

@AirCrewRani 2 жыл бұрын

@@cb90222 oh, Hi! Now I know how you found me. Thank you very much for your support 🙏 I will be uploading new videos starting next week, actually I am thinking of bringing it back to "A little bit of everything" - art, vlogs and cookings, or stick to music and make a new channel instead. I miss posting other types of vides. Please stay tuned. 🥰

@davidtaylar8870 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see this video go up given the recent events in Japan. Glad you and your family are safe and thank you for still plugging away on content for us!

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@vergilito1 Жыл бұрын

Lies

@raymondcenteno5835 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered how the various wagyu grading works. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttl 2 жыл бұрын

I've been following your content since early in 2017 before I went to Japan. The production on your values is unreal and I always feel so cozy watching it. Thank you for such great videos.

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@mattgamer 2 жыл бұрын

I know comments will help the channel more so please anyone who is considering a thought or comment please speak! Always a pleasure to learn more about Japan and be presented the information on such a well prepared plate for us to consume. The text was exceptionally designed and every part was fun to watch. I just wish we had more footage of you petting the baby cow. Maybe someday you can show us the behind the scenes of you creating one of these videos from the start to finish. I know there is so much work that you’ve streamlined by now. Thank you again!

@_Tizoc_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love this level of detail on a single topic. John, your professionalism is unrivaled.

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@Paintplayer1 Жыл бұрын

That pricing at the butcher's shop was incredible. To get such a high quality product for that cheap, what a treat.

@Paintplayer1 Жыл бұрын

Also my buddy works at a wastewater treatment facility here in the states and his facility does a biofuel recycling setup like the one you showed at the ranch. It's tricky because methane corrodes the equipment that's used to make power from the gas itself but it is worth it for sure

@UFOBobTV 2 жыл бұрын

John, you’re the Babe Ruth of Content Creators; every video you produce is a home run. This one is no exception.

@onlyinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

I heard Babe Ruth loved hot dogs! I wonder what he’d think with a Wagyu steak! 😂 thanks UFO Bob!

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@marxel6231 Жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan Pastor please pray for the release of curses and magic. Please pray to facilitate the brain and be given intelligence. Please pray to get rid of the disease in the body. Please pray for smooth finances and be given wealth.

@CHEFJOMZWORLDTV Жыл бұрын

I love Japan. The people,food,place,nothing describe.. It's excellent. Their food is expensive but the quality is so high.. I can say Japan 🗾 is one of my nicest place I've been traveled God bless

@marisolbenitez1339 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting how Japan has conbined quality meat with a quality environment.Nuce to see you again.

@Jauphrey 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for these videos, John. You're such a skilled and pleasant presenter, and I feel that you truly show the best side of each topic you display. Please don't ever stop doing what you're doing. :)

@BenedicteNielsen 8 сағат бұрын

Incredible to see how the Processing Factory integrates with broiler farming and hatchery tech. Such a smooth process

@yeroun1974 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a clear explanation of the Wagyu grading system and how to eat the meat properly. And man that Yonezawa beef looks delicious!

@jkoadventures7401 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see the different grades of beef side by side. Now my mouth is watering! Thank you for another excellent video! 😋💞

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@shawnfraser16 2 жыл бұрын

As always, another immaculate video showing some of Japan's finest delectable meat! Keep the content coming John. I can't wait to get back to Japan

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@bobjoe7508 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering when we were going to get a video like this! This episode was really cool to watch and very educational. Keep up the good work, John!

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@min2vietin 2 жыл бұрын

It's wonderful to actually see how Japan prepares their best beef cuts for their consumers. You'll always feel safe if you know that the meat you're eating is cleaned, cut and prepared properly inside a very clean environment. My family loves steak.... New York, Rib Eye, T-Bone and Sirloin being on top of the list. :) Thanks John for the video. We'd sure love to try the Wagyu Beef in Japan hopefully in the near future. :)

@walterheublein5848 Жыл бұрын

Don't eat the fat it is not healthy, clogs arteries and veins, the food and drug administration is trying to kill us. Cut all fat off before grilling

@SilkyC 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, beef/cattle farmers around the world REALLY could learn from the Japanese wagyu industry. They are making such great strides to reduce their footprint and I appreciate that!

@jogiebalansag7250 2 жыл бұрын

Japan is all about quality ❤️

@ericcanfly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! So happy to see more consistant videos back :) Best wishes, especially considering the earthquake that recently happened!

@jamesherman3750 2 жыл бұрын

John, I have to say this was a great documentary. Your voice is extremely soothing to listen to and I enjoy watching each and every one of your videos.

@BetweenTwoForks 2 жыл бұрын

Love how they are so environmentally friendly and try to utilize everything. 😃

@henrychew235 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks john for an end to end view. Giving us the past , current and a bit of future of yonezawa beef!

@1ChilledDude 2 жыл бұрын

Really great episode! Learnt so much about the grades and preparation. Boy did that meat look good. I was just salivating watching you eat. 🤤 Hope you and the family are well. The fact that you were able to post this episode I'm assuming so! 😎

@astroboy3507 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it John the display grid you did was so good for people to really understand the levels 🥩 And the shops prices were reasonable!!! And yet again NO waste in japan I love that!!!! Only problem is now I’m drooling here!!!!🤤 🥩👌🏼

@foobarmaximus3506 Жыл бұрын

Those Japanese folks are just fantastic! They do things right and take pride in their products. Damn, I wish I lived in Japan. I would weigh 300 pounds. LOL

@Eric-io4pe 7 ай бұрын

Japan is amazing, I went to Tokyo and was in the bottom level of the subway system and still saw the exchange between two train drivers with almost no one around: they still carried out all the formalities of handing off control of the train to the other driver as if they were on the top level and driving the famous Shinkansen! Both wearing spotless white gloves and very clean uniforms, amazing. I went to the cheapest restaurant I could find in Tokyo on what I thought was an obscure level of some indoor mall and ordered steak and expected a typical American 'Denny's' style meal.... nope.. the steak was cooked to perfection and the plate was immaculate and had just the right sauce and veggies all neatly presented, what a treat!

@Brandania_moble 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome episode! Was really neat to see how they grade the beef. Time to go eat now 😆

@marynamurray9385 2 жыл бұрын

Great video showing the practice of the grading and preparing of Japanese Wagyu beef in Japan and the food looked delicious! Thanks John!

@camandamandasmart9153 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely flawless, silky voiceover John. Thanks so much.

@michaelsasano8622 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been to Yamagata but have that on my list of places to visit on my return trip to Japan. I have tried A5 Wagyu here in Honolulu and my-oh-my! What a wonderful experience that was. But through your video, I would like to try Yonezawa beef one day very soon! I thought it was pretty interesting to see how they stamped the A5 beef. I totally love your videos my friend!

@007007gf 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It's worth the premium grade wagyu while in Japan. The producers are so loving to their animals. Thanks John for the wagyu insight.

@igork1336 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you work and quality of your documentary videos. Thank you!

@sajidahmed5317 Жыл бұрын

Yha, Thanks to show the best info about Wagyu beef with Japanese popular recipes, I really enjoyed your each moment when you're eating!

@jennifersantos3918 2 жыл бұрын

Now, that’s some good-looking beef! 🥩 I’m impressed with those guys’ stamping skills. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@sanashi27 2 жыл бұрын

I've never tasted wagyu (I don't live in Japan plus it's probably too expensive anyways) but I've heard a lot about it. Its amazing how hard they all work to make sure the wagyu is perfect (they could even cut it similarly by hand!) so it's not surprising it costs a lot.

@VaultTec30000 2 жыл бұрын

As always, good stuff! Keep the awesome video coming!

@zohanthecspro 2 жыл бұрын

Please do Wagyu videos from different prefectures as a series, im sure people will appreciate the content and maybe personal comparisons between for example Kobe vs Matsusaka wagyu. That would be so amazing to see the minute differences between cattle breeding, taste, diet and quality of grades between the different regions of Japan.

@thesamuraiway_ 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary as always! Thanks for sharing John

@dennispanis7992 Жыл бұрын

For me very high standard about cleanliness in Japan., especially the food...👍👍👍

@seqouiaflame Жыл бұрын

For my birthday I treated myself to some imported A5 wagyu and was blown away!! It's like meat candy. I wish I could afford to eat it all the time, but alas.... I shall have to wait until my next birthday.

@Sensei_Fly 2 жыл бұрын

Another outstanding in depth video John, well done as always. Keep up the great work :)

@thehoppingfox 2 жыл бұрын

Wagyu Beef is such joy and my personal must on every Japan Trip. Thank you for sharing

@dodgeman6277 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode John never have wagyu beef before looks very delicious thanks for share your adventure.

@justjen139 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this John. This was very interesting and entertaining.

@annedugan3161 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us how this meat is graded. Great job and appreciate your hard work. Jealous you got to feast on such a great product.

@meatloaf7593 2 жыл бұрын

John you are great. Thank you so much for the quality content.

@Demosthenas 2 жыл бұрын

Love this documentary format. Great video!

@jaimecortes8085 Жыл бұрын

Otro de los miles de ejemplos del perfeccionismo japonés, ¡¡¡ los admiro mucho!!!!

@mr.ricochet8603 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Italian and I'm very fascinated by what every culture considers "premium": we also like some fat, especially in cured meat, but all that fat, even if perfectly marbled, would be considered a "defect" in our "classic" point of view for meat. We like it very lean usually, and it costs more that way here. Still I can perfectly understand the reasoning behind wagyu being premium and I really love it :)

@SystemBD 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your point of view. It is true that in many countries we avoid that marbling (like with Jamón in Spain)... but I assure you. In the case of Wagyu beef, it truly enhances the flavors.

@mr.ricochet8603 2 жыл бұрын

@@SystemBD I believe you, someday I'll try and spend some savings on a piece.

@shonix123 2 жыл бұрын

Try the Argentinian grassfeed aberdeen angus breed... for me is the best meat in flavour!!! It beat the A5!!! And is another league in barbecue of wood and time smoked while it cooked (asador style 7 fires Francis Malmann) try that is very worth it!!

@ThePeacePlant Жыл бұрын

It cost more every where man. It cost more because it is better quality. But it doesn't mean just because the price is higher in America compared to Italy, considering your comment, doesn't mean America is better. You have to taste and see

@corsaircarl9582 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who went to culinary school it has been my DREAM to try wagyu, even prepping it looks like a blast.

@onlyinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get into the kitchen with this episode, more processing plants but I’ll try something new in the next one. It is really amazing to see the process upload close and learn about this industry more it’s amazing how transparent wagyu communities are compared to livestock in other countries. They’re proud of the work and they deserve a lot of credit.

@deenzmartin6695 2 жыл бұрын

always good vibes and good information on this channel. glad you and your family are safe after that earthquake.

@W4ABN 2 жыл бұрын

17:05 "make sure none of it drips down the side of your mouth" LOL 🤣 Everything looks so good. Would love to try all those different ways beef is prepared.

@scorpioncoreuniverse8981 2 жыл бұрын

That is very awesome you did a great job John keep up the great work. This should be required for everyone to know where their food comes from it would be nice for everyone to have a clear and better understanding. And when I ever visited Japan I am definitely going to be checking out that place to eat.

@cancel.lgbtq.6892 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos , John. Keep up great works!

@CallMehDustyNinja 2 жыл бұрын

I love the food in Japan, can't wait to go back once they open up

@NEONTRASHPRODUCTIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video John! Thank you for making such a fun and educational channel. Keep up the great work! I love watching videos like these.

@__aceofspades 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese youtubers are living the best life, getting to eat Wagyu, writing it off as a business expense, and then turning the content into profit. No wonder why John is always so happy.

@shonix123 2 жыл бұрын

Yes is great meat!!! I enjoyed.. but i like more the fullgrass feed cow meat of my country!!!!

@onlyinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! How to trigger a creator 😂 I know it seems that way … This episode took me a very long time to film and edit. Until you make an episode like this with music, narration, research into biogas - edited the audio clips to make sure the levels are balanced, fix the color from several cameras - there is NO leisure to this. It’s a job. Maybe other KZfaqrs vlog. This is not a vlog. This is a program 😉 long nights and days of work. Unless this episode gets maybe 500,000 views, I won’t make enough to justify the costs in time and money spent so I’m extremely grateful to the people backing my work on Patreon!

@latibro21 2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan yeah... also right now that there is a pandemic... I doubt it is easy to make videos especially if it is related to food like this. You even entered their stockrooms and farm. I doubt it is easy to get their permissions. I hope you'll get more recognized and get more subscribers than your previous youtube channel.

@maddieb1738 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Amazing to watch the process. Yum!!!

@asifmiles8083 2 жыл бұрын

Just as soon I saw the notification, I'm popped in here! 🥰😍 Wagyu is never boring for mee 😆

@hyojinlee 5 ай бұрын

Love your channel - thank you so much!

@DmcDampe Жыл бұрын

Now i need to try this, amazing job as always

@n1k1george 2 жыл бұрын

John san you're killing me! I need to get me some of that Yonezawa beef! I can't wait until Japan opens its door again!

@edcevo3052 Жыл бұрын

I don’t care much for A5 but I absolutely love A3!!!

@BADOU225 2 жыл бұрын

amazing as always !!!!!!

@Straw_Hat_Gamer 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching your capsule hotel from 6 years ago it made me a bit nostalgic. I'm glad you're still making these videos. :)

@onlyinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll never stop 😉 too many good stories and I’m too curious, and hungry!

@Straw_Hat_Gamer 2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan haha awesome man!

@BearsFanGoomba 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Never had wagyu beef but this was great and informative!

@mariaeckstein652 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, your video keeps amazed me, John. Enjoyable to watch yet very informative at the same time. Keep up the great work! 👍🤓👍

@dieyoung8259 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, I learned so much from this presentation.

@AlexMacartney 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@mohamedsaed6535 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, amazing content thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@gi169 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the videos, thanks John...👍

@Fuu_Sho 2 жыл бұрын

Now i am hungry again. I miss traveling to japan and eat the awesome food. Cheers for the video.

@crookim 2 жыл бұрын

OMG this is awesome! TY!

@djmixerbox 2 жыл бұрын

This was really fascinating!! 🐄

@hardiahin5275 2 жыл бұрын

I always Wow.. seeing how Japan really serious and care with meet like that Wagyu beef, even do a Rank. 🥰

@irregularmana6216 2 жыл бұрын

Can't travel to Japan yet but I still watch videos on what I can do when I get there. Thank you John I look forward to these kinds of videos!

@irregularmana6216 2 жыл бұрын

@@jalanampang6338 yeah I know. I've followed the Japan websites regarding restrictions/ foreign travel and outlook not so good.

@tonybutcher4762 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, I've only ever cut A5 once and the fat was melting as you handled it.

@fredrikandre1708 2 жыл бұрын

watching this one episode at 1.35AM is so wrong... now i'm hungry and make me cant sleep

@myrtlebeachsocialscene 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, incredible to see the process. Hope to blacktop Okinawa and Tokyo again one day have Kobe beef style Wagu

@REVIEWSONTHERUN 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing it. ✌️

@manci.manwlhs Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's quite educational! 😊

@NobodyExpectsIE 2 жыл бұрын

great stuff as usual John

@KabirFazle 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Like a documentary. Liked your video and look forward to the next one.

@timjonsomic7458 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, John. Nicely done 👍

@zach.bashir 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Cheers! Zach & Ai

@zackzul5884 11 ай бұрын

You are one of many persons that have absolute best opportunity eating the best meat in the world. I my self never eat it and many years dreaming about it and and nothing ever stop me to keep dreaming. One day, i am sure one day i will have it.

@onlyinjapan 11 ай бұрын

Dream it, see it - see yourself eating it - it can happen! It’s quite a good experience at least once in one’s life.

@annasahlstrom6109 2 жыл бұрын

The beef looks so lovely!

@zakkwylde72 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Meat looks oishii, I can get wagyu here in NZ but not in that high grade, thanks for the episode!

@awesomeadamfrom2099 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job John

@MyRocx 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, meat looks delish, can't wait to make it to Japan.

@hvhirata 2 жыл бұрын

Omg ! this one is amazing !

@moritaagishta6190 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and educational thank you for sharing. Thank yoi.

@TheNorthernNerdCast 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, glad to see the videos continuing. I hope to get my page growing! The struggle is real haha. Keep up the fantastic videos and I look forward to more.