What is Wagyu?

Wagyu or Wagyu beef is known as one of the, if not the best beef in the world.
It is synonymous for densely marbled beef and unforgettable flavor experiences.
Find out what Wagyu actually is, its history, how it is graded and also if the famous Kobe beef is really the best of them all.
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[@organizerbmo]

Can't remember the last time I watched a video that was this to the point and cut out all the fluff. So dense on information. 👌🏽👏🏽

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks Brandon! I was actually wondering if it was too dense, but it's reassuring to hear that.

[@punknugget561]

and quality FAT... that melts in your mouth!

[@oONewEraDeluxeOo]

That was a really interesting and informative video.

[@bethfukumoto892]

good to see you on KZbin again, hope all is well with you! I always enjoy your videos!

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks Beth, all is good! I'm just a bit busier since I've joined my new company, plus making videos with this many animations take a lot of time. However now that this one is done, I hope I'll be able to upload more frequently.

[@JapaneseJourney]

If you liked this video you might also find this one interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emq9iWV-q9J7o80 _Everything you need to know about Kyoto_ With lots of smooth animations and high information density. So far the feedback has been great, so I'm confident you'll enjoy it too.

[@farismohammad4497]

Excellent info, short but very informative... thx

[@JapaneseJourney]

I'm glad you liked it Mohammad!

[@chuckydee2013]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@heyjoe3734]

Great video man! keep it up!

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thank you Joe!

[@EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo]

I prepared some meatballs with waygu beef at the Beverly Hills restaurant I work at and it tastes very very savory that melting in your mouth. Awesome meat,expensive and worth it

[@vaultoffice3403]

Great explanation 🙌🏽

[@j-birby1548]

Very informative, thank you! We will visit Japan in oktober and can't wait to try some wagyu.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Awesome, I hope you'll have a great trip!

[@regsoriano9283]

so much information on wagyu - thanks! curious if you would know what grade of wagyu gyu katsu restaurants use since it doesn't seem so expensive at 1400 yen for 130g?

[@eb5857]

Thank you for explaining clearly 😊

[@JapaneseJourney]

I'm glad you liked it Emanuel, thanks for the comment!

[@kaamranmohammad1584]

Very informative..Thank you very much.

[@JapaneseJourney]

I'm glad you liked it Kaamran. Thank you for the comment.

[@arturus]

Holy cow! (No pun intended) Awesome video with so much information in less than 6 minutes. Great work! Now if only I could save up the money to try some Kobe beef...sigh.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks a lot for the kind reply Arthur.

[@GTV-Japan]

Hey welcome back! Everyone always asks me if I had wagyu when I call back to the old country. Still haven’t had the good stuff

[@JapaneseJourney]

Let me know when you are ready and I'll join you!

[@zivaray]

Missed you! Love your videos.

[@JapaneseJourney]

I'm glad to hear that Ziv Viz! I'm pretty busy since I joined my new job plus these animations require a lot of time. But I hope I'll be able to upload the next video soon.

[@zivaray]

Japanese Journey 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WillRamirez]

Very informative! This is exactly what I was looking for. I am going to be making a wagyu steak on my channel and Need a detailed history of Wagyu. Are you still in Japan?

[@TheIanMcC]

Now at long last I know what Wagyu is and why so much more expensive than regular beef. Thanks for a very informative video just those 'plops' are a bit nervy!!

[@Mopps823]

German Japanese guy? I’m with it.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Welcome!

[@aryana9495]

Really like your videos :)

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks Aryans, it's highly appreciated!

[@amokay746]

I learnt a lot. Thanks man. I like your accent.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks man!

[@TerryWallwork]

Like the new intro motion graphic titles.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks Terry!

[@LucAbroad]

Nice video, I am surprised you only have 7k subs

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thank you for your kind words Luc! I'm sure it has something to do with my upload schedule.

[@tucut8054]

very nice

[@benjaminyeah51]

Das Video war -gut- sehr sehr gut

[@kyleshaw1006]

I love this beef

[@KevinAbroad]

You're back :D

[@JapaneseJourney]

You too!

[@HaydenLikeHey]

Very good video. I am now hungry.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Me too.. Time to get dinner.

[@adelinaborchardt6524]

Haha, inofficial beef expert. This Guy

[@JapaneseJourney]

Beef expert and much more!

[@Bexks]

I heard someone on tv a minute ago saying they ordered Wagyu steak at a fancy restaurant and it cost them $280.00!!! So I googled "what is Wagyu?" and this video was one of the items that was recommended as an explanation. Well I'm so glad I chose this over other choices Google offered as you explained it in such great detail......from the history of it to why it costs so much. Great work! But one (ok 2) last question(s) : what does it taste like? and is it more tender than fillet steak?? Even though I'm never ever gonna be able to afford to purchase it (so my question(s) is/are probably irrelevant) but I'm still ever so curious. Ps. I like the cute popping sound

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for the long comment Bex Guess! 1. It's probably best to start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gInIf3Zje9d0p8k 2. It is.

[@senpaisaiyan9667]

Check your local Walmart they have Australian wagyu steaks for about $25/lb

[@nissan300ztt]

MMMMMMMM...Makes me want some Wagyu Beef.

[@scappley1735]

I can taste the beefyness just by looking at it

[@galadhremmin]

I didnt know beef and milk consumption was forbidden in Japan. I am a veg also. I loved it.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for the comment Ersin!

[@owenrains9853]

I have a question regarding your japanese slippers video from a year ago, what if you were to visit someone else's household? Are you to bring a pair of indoor slippers, or will they happen to have slippers for guests?

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for asking! Usually the latter is the case, but if your host doesn't provide any you're fine to go without.

[@flyaxe]

You look shiny

[@novaturient5169]

ShadyTavern *greasy

[@JapaneseJourney]

ShadyTavern:It was a sunny day. Novaturient: *shiny AND greasy

[@maristoldboys5466]

He acted in the Shining

[@avalonpage5985]

@@maristoldboys5466 he loves jokes, hehe

[@TacticalTony702]

Grew up on a soy farm 🤣

[@Dmagician45]

Nice video, could do with less text with the popping noise.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind for the next one.

[@madspunch]

@@JapaneseJourney you don't have to keep stupid comments in mind, everything is just fine in your video

[@vastsolidity2450]

madspunch it isn’t stupid, it’s criticism m.

[@onesamo]

Can't get over the way you say the years... Nineteen hundred and nineteen instead of nineteen nineteen

[@onesamo]

Should also say, besides that, it was an informative video, thank you

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for the feedback onesamo! I'll keep it in mind for the next one.

[@benjaminyeah51]

Miaow

[@marib4717]

Cool shirt

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks Mari and thanks for watching!

[@user-dz2gx5dh7q]

Meat looks tastier than after it is rousted. 肉って焼いた後より焼く前の方が美味そうw

[@muhdhairul7140]

The bes yuri yami2

[@brucey540]

Now do Yulin Festival meat. If you have a problem with that, ask yourself what's the difference.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thanks for the suggestion Robert, but that's more of a topic for a channel named Chinese journey, I would say.

[@magnified4827]

I prize chewy meat rather than melting meat buffen any day..

[@benjaminyeah51]

Wow Fritz du bist fame

[@JapaneseJourney]

Oberfame!

[@benjaminyeah51]

(^ᗜ^)

[@benjaminyeah51]

Pop

[@ronduldulao2472]

Why tf does he's voice sound so familiar

[@JapaneseJourney]

Arnold?

[@ilikeanime1610]

there is a moo sound it your stomach

[@twistflinch2807]

Just imagine if you have a Wagyu cow and then u r fvxking rich

[@someonesomeone1998]

On another video someone said it was human

[@noorfazira3043]

Ok the bes boy usa

[@adew4u2enjoy]

So big question is, Is any meat from Japan safe to eat anymore with the radiation? Even the farmers in Japan complain about the radiation on their own food.

[@ultimatechojian1159]

What’s you nationality? I don’t know, I was just curious.

[@JapaneseJourney]

German.

[@alternervnich9418]

mia neko w?

[@pichilmi]

is this guy german?

[@JapaneseJourney]

He is.

[@Jadeshunt]

That POP sound needs to be reduced to about half the volume. Its very jarring and distracting.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Thank you for the feedback! I didn't realize it on my earphones and speakers. Will definitely keep it in mind for the next video.

[@gabbyslife4965]

You look american but you have an accent, I'm lost.

[@lilg-raffe2212]

Is bro just a weeb or his he actually Japanese

[@JapaneseJourney]

Neither nor?

[@harryviking6347]

Wagyu is another way to waste money....thats it!

[@januzairamli4426]

You probably never even tried,pheasant,its worth it and I'm not saying this because its expensive

[@michaelwibowo5575]

Why your pronounication sounds like King T'challa ???

[@JapaneseJourney]

Not many know, but I'm originally from Wakanda.

[@funnymanomanoman]

His accent ::/

[@JapaneseJourney]

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[@Neceros]

This was kinda gross. I really wonder at the quality of that meat.

[@JapaneseJourney]

Definitely not recommended! If you get the chance to try it, don't!! Also don't subscribe to see more in the next video!

[@Belvedere1981]

Why does he talk like that?!

[@JapaneseJourney]

Unchangeable German accent.

[@Belvedere1981]

Hahahaha. oh man I thought you were American trying to pull off a asian accent. Ill give ya sub for giving you a hard time!