Famed for its intramuscular marbling, wagyu beef typically has a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth consistency. — Photos: AFP Relaxnews
In a lush field in the heart of the Japanese mountains, a herd of glossy black cows roam happily – prime examples of the area’s Hida brand of wagyu beef.
With consumption of the famed meat known for its melt-in-the-mouth tenderness and marbled fat on the decline in Japan, producers are looking overseas to boost sales instead.
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