What makes Kobe beef so famous—and so expensive? In this deep dive, we take you from the legendary farms of Hyogo Prefecture ...

Famed for its impossibly tender marbling, Kobe beef is considered one of the best meats in the world. Its long list of fans include steak-loving U.S. presidents like George W. Bush, as well as the ...

Imagine a film set in the badlands of Japanese cattle country. Our movie follows a bunch of tough hombres–John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Randolph Scott–fending off Mothra and the occasional kamikaze, ...

Contrary to common belief, “Kobe Beef” is not a breed — it’s a prestigious brand name. Only a small percentage of cattle raised under strict regulations in Hyogo Prefecture qualify for the title. To ...

Kobe Beef Steak Ishida is a premium teppanyaki restaurant brand operated by Kobe Ishidaya Co., Ltd., specializing in certified Kobe beef sourced directly from three contracted farms in Hyogo ...

TOKYO, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, today announced that it has acquired Kisshokichi, the world's largest Kobe beef restaurant chain.

The Tajima cattle that produce Kobe Beef have thrived for generations in northern Hyogo, nourished by clean air, fresh water, and wild grasses. Their meat is known for fine marbling, a light, refined ...