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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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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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. 🥰
Reminder 😁🇯🇵 this is a new channel, ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub - check to see if you’re subscribed 🔔 so you get the next upload very soon! Thanks for watching and leave me your thoughts below.
@jadecummings8093
2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, how are you? This is Jade here and I'm so excited that you're uploading a new video. I loved meat and I've never try Wagon Beef before but if I come to Japan, I would enjoy it for sure.
@jadecummings8093
2 жыл бұрын
I've subscribe you and I really love your new intro sir because it's so cool! 🔔
@SAH39623
2 жыл бұрын
👋🏼 Hi John 👋🏼 I have always wandered how this whole process was done. So interesting to watch. Thank you for such an informative video. Also, thank you for the hard work you put into these videos to bring them to us. It’s much appreciated. 👍
@shonix123
2 жыл бұрын
That piece of more than 700dollar you can buy a full cow in my country with great quality!!! Quality here is less fat in the meat than mixed fat on the way pf Japan!!! There are here some full grassfeed cow meat.... try the fullgrass grew meat!! It's my best experience. Even with the wagyu A5 that is amazing .... but loose in beef taste against fullgrass!!
@sussy4482
Жыл бұрын
Well it certainly isn’t that new anymore
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
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
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
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. :)
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!
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
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
Very interesting how Japan has conbined quality meat with a quality environment.Nuce to see you again.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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!!!!🤤 🥩👌🏼
Finally a clear explanation of the Wagyu grading system and how to eat the meat properly. And man that Yonezawa beef looks delicious!
I really appreciate you work and quality of your documentary videos. Thank you!
Thank you for another awesome episode! Was really neat to see how they grade the beef. Time to go eat now 😆
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
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! 😎
Absolutely flawless, silky voiceover John. Thanks so much.
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
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!
Great video showing the practice of the grading and preparing of Japanese Wagyu beef in Japan and the food looked delicious! Thanks John!
Thank you John! So happy to see more consistant videos back :) Best wishes, especially considering the earthquake that recently happened!
Thanks john for an end to end view. Giving us the past , current and a bit of future of yonezawa beef!
Love how they are so environmentally friendly and try to utilize everything. 😃
Another outstanding in depth video John, well done as always. Keep up the great work :)
always good vibes and good information on this channel. glad you and your family are safe after that earthquake.
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.
Yha, Thanks to show the best info about Wagyu beef with Japanese popular recipes, I really enjoyed your each moment when you're eating!
Awesome episode John never have wagyu beef before looks very delicious thanks for share your adventure.
As always, good stuff! Keep the awesome video coming!
Now, that’s some good-looking beef! 🥩 I’m impressed with those guys’ stamping skills. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I always enjoy your videos , John. Keep up great works!
Thank you for this John. This was very interesting and entertaining.
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!
John you are great. Thank you so much for the quality content.
Extraordinary as always! Thanks for sharing John
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.
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.
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.
Japan is all about quality ❤️
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.
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!
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!
Love this documentary format. Great video!
Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Wagyu Beef is such joy and my personal must on every Japan Trip. Thank you for sharing
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.
This was awesome. Cheers! Zach & Ai
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.
Wow! Never had wagyu beef but this was great and informative!
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!
Love your channel - thank you so much!
Love all the videos, thanks John...👍
For me very high standard about cleanliness in Japan., especially the food...👍👍👍
Wow, your video keeps amazed me, John. Enjoyable to watch yet very informative at the same time. Keep up the great work! 👍🤓👍
Just as soon I saw the notification, I'm popped in here! 🥰😍 Wagyu is never boring for mee 😆
Now i am hungry again. I miss traveling to japan and eat the awesome food. Cheers for the video.
amazing as always !!!!!!
Love your channel, amazing content thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I love the food in Japan, can't wait to go back once they open up
Great video! Amazing to watch the process. Yum!!!
Now i need to try this, amazing job as always
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.
Great! Like a documentary. Liked your video and look forward to the next one.
Otro de los miles de ejemplos del perfeccionismo japonés, ¡¡¡ los admiro mucho!!!!
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.
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.
great stuff as usual John
Awesome job John
Well done, excellent work fabulous editing & audio
Wagyu is heaven! Super like watching your videos well informative and entertaining 👌only in Japan I love Japan 🎌
Great job, I learned so much from this presentation.
Nice video, John. Nicely done 👍
This was really fascinating!! 🐄
Another masterpiece. Thanks for your efforts to explain the Wagyu🥩 grading system very clearly. Very informative and complete. The meat 🔪 cutting part was also enticing. ❤️👍🏽
@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
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.
The beef looks so lovely!
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
Wow, incredible to see the process. Hope to blacktop Okinawa and Tokyo again one day have Kobe beef style Wagu
the factory looks clean. good content bro. make me have new insight. thanks.
I always Wow.. seeing how Japan really serious and care with meet like that Wagyu beef, even do a Rank. 🥰
I don’t care much for A5 but I absolutely love A3!!!
Great episode John.
Beautiful presentation 👏 Too bad that we don't have farms like that everywhere and that quality system.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing it. ✌️
Great video, meat looks delish, can't wait to make it to Japan.
Great video John......keep it up.....take care😊😊😊
Very informative, I've only ever cut A5 once and the fat was melting as you handled it.
Wow this video production is world class standard. Keep it up.
@onlyinjapan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Cleef!
John glad you made another awesome video! I hope that after the earthquake is good for you
@onlyinjapan
2 жыл бұрын
We’re going good - very scary yesterday, bad memories of 2011 but it wasn’t as bad in Tokyo as up north.
OMG this is awesome! TY!
This show has no bullshit. Simple and direct comparison
John ! I love the episode ❤️ you are the best creator ^_^
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.
This channel is so underrated. Your channel is supposed to have A5 like the meat you just presented. Hope you will reach 6million subs soon. This channel is somewhere near NHK. I Like it and thank you for your videos.
@onlyinjapan
2 жыл бұрын
As an NHK World reporter for a few programs, I really appreciate it and will try my best to get back to 1M subscribers! More content, channels grows *\(^o^)/*
Another awesome video, John! Definitely gonna have to try some A5 one of these days. Preferably a New York Strip or Ribeye.