Something that is always on the top of any tourist’s list of things to do in Japan is to enjoy iconic Japanese foods such as sushi, ramen, and anything ending in “-yaki.” But one of the most luxurious foods on any traveler’s list is most certainly the mouthwatering and often mysterious beef known as “wagyu.” However, wagyu doesn’t have to be as mysterious and budget-busting as many people think it is. In Niigata, wagyu can be more accessible than you may have ever imagined. What is Wagyu? Wagyu means Japanese beef. In Japanese, the word wagyu (和牛) is comprised of two kanji characters– “wa” (和) meaning “Japanese,” and “gyu” … Continue reading The Way to Niigata’s Wagyu