Our farm 

Our farm is located in a remote location in Kumamoto, Japan, with climate conditions suitable for raising cattle year- round. This location allows us to provide a comfortable and stress-free environment for the animals
 

What is Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood Wagyu) 

Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood Wagyu) refers to the beef produced from Wagyu cattle which has never been cross bred with other breeds and whose pedigree can be traced back to having 100% Japanese genetics. 

What Is the Difference Between Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood Wagyu) and Other Types of Wagyu? 

Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood wagyu) refers to cattle that are 100% genetically pure and traceable to one of the four original Japanese breeds: Black, Brown, Polled, and Shorthorn. Other types of Wagyu may include crossbred animals that are produced by breeding Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood wagyu) with other breeds of cattle. One key difference is the level of marbling in the meat. Japanese Wagyu (Fullblood wagyu) is known for its higher degree of intramuscular fat, which gives it a rich, buttery flavor and a tender, melt-in-your mouth texture. 

What do you feed Japanese wagyu? 

The most significant factor influencing the taste of " Kurohana " beef is its feed.
 The feed used for " Kurohana " beef raised by Sugimoto Honten is a proprietary blend of grain-fed (grain-raised) feed formulated by Sugimoto Honten itself. Among them, special attention is paid to the grass, using premium Australian-grown "Premium/Oat Hay."
 Although it is more costly than usual, it is suitable for breeding Kroger Wagyu cattle as it contains a high amount of starch, but low levels of Vitamin A. "Premium/Oat Hay" is a safe grass also used in human food such as oatmeal. 

From two weeks of age, in addition to mother's milk, we provide grain feed and dried grass according to the calf's growth. The calves receive mother's milk until weaning (at three months of age), and until then, they are group-raised in the same barn as their mothers. Once the calves grow and are able to consume formulated feed for rearing cattle and dried grass, they are moved to a rearing barn. They are carefully raised for over 30 months before being ready for consumption. 

At What Age Do You Slaughter? 

Our cows are slaughtered when they are over 30 months old. This age is carefully selected to ensure the animal reaches optimal size and weight to produce the highest quality beef.