Kobe beef is one of the trendiest meats in the restaurant industry - and the vast majority of America has never had a bite. Many restaurants have started using the term "Kobe" to mean any pricey beef.

Currently, there are few places where you can find or buy Kobe beef in the United States, and only six importers are allowed to bring it into the country. Online, The Wagyu Shop offers real Kobe ...

Officials cut a ribbon to celebrate the first export of Sanda beef in a ceremony held in Kobe's Kita Ward on Dec. 11, 2024. (Mainichi/Kazuhiro Doi) KOBE -- Hyogo Prefecture's premium "Sanda beef ...