~ Next generation of ultimate Japanese Wagyu from the highly innovative Wagyu Meisters ~
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In Japan, 2.47 million Wagyu cows are now raised on around 50,000 farms in locations from Hokkaido to Okinawa, an area stretching approximately 3,000 km from the cold and extreme north to the warm sunny south.
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The rich natural environment of the Japanese archipelago, where temperatures range massively from minus to plus 41°C, has generated a number of unique Wagyu beef brands in various regions characterized by wholly different climates.
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Japanese Craft Wagyu from the highly innovative producer Wagyu Meister is a truly outstanding example of this coveted beef.
Farms producing Craft Wagyu are committed to production that meets modern needs, such as development for more richly flavored red meat suited to dry aging. Such operators also value social sustainability based on environmentally friendly recycling-oriented agriculture that leverages regional resources.
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Only 0.17% of the world’s 1.47 billion cows are Japanese Wagyu.
Craft Wagyu is the absolute pinnacle of Japan’s Wagyu brand, representing a new generation of environmentally friendly Wagyu beef for gastronomists worldwide.
*1. Based on Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan statistics for 2016
*2. Based on official observation records released by Japan Meteorological Agency
*3. Approximately 200 types of Japanese Wagyu brands in Japan
*4. Based on FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) statistics for 2016
*Information on Japanese Wagyu (English) ：http://jlec-pr.jp/ebook/en/index.html#
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Kagawa Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Craft Wagyu
Hokkaido Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture
Tokushima Prefecture
Kagoshima Prefecture
Miyazaki Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture
Craft Wagyu Bronze Introduction
The Craft Wagyu Bronze program is designed as an accessible yet meaningful entry point into the world of Craft Wagyu Japan—balancing culinary excellence, producer sustainability, and long-term partnership.
This program brings together multiple Craft Wagyu farms, allowing chefs and partners to experience Wagyu not as a single cut or origin, but as a living agricultural craft shaped by region, breeder philosophy, and feeding practice.
Participation Requirements
Craft Wagyu Bronze Program
To participate in the Craft Wagyu Bronze program, partners are required to commit to the following:
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Multi-Farm Selection
Participation must include Wagyu sourced from (2) or more Craft Wagyu farms, reinforcing diversity, sustainability and producer support.
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Cut Composition Commitment
Each program set shall consist of:-
Two (2) loin cuts, selected from Ribeye, Sirloin, or Tenderloin, and
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One (1) off-cut, sourced from the same two Craft Wagyu farms, promoting balanced utilization of the animal.
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Program Duration
A minimum commitment of three (3) months is required, with the option for continuation or progression into subsequent Craft Wagyu programs upon completion.
