As known as Kyushu Island (Kagoshima or Miyazaki) Wagyu.

Kyushu Black cattle are blessed with the sun and natural surroundings of a warm tropical Kyushu Island. There are four different breeds of Wagyu cattle: Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Shorthorn, and Japanese Polled; Japanese Black cattle comprise about 90% of the Wagyu cattle breeds. Japanese Black cattle from Kagoshima / Miyazaki Prefecture are the most numerous in Japan, and are marketed under the brand name "Kagoshima (Black) Beef" and "Miyazaki (Black) Beef". Both of breeds we originally call them “Sakura Wagyu” in U.K.

In order to ensure fair trading, beef in Japan is currently graded by the Japan Meat Grading Association on the basis of the yield grade and meat quality grade. 

The yield grade refers to the ratio of meat to the total weight of the carcass, and is classified into 3 grades from A to C, with A providing a higher yield. The meat quality grade is classified into five grades from 1 to 5, based on four criteria: fat marbling; the colour and brightness of the meat; its firmness and texture; and the colour and brightness of the fat. The lowest of the four individual grades becomes the final grade allocated to the meat.
A thorough grading system of 15 grades (using a combination of the two above-mentioned elements) ensures a clear indication of Wagyu meat quality and yield grade.

Wagyu Produced in Japan and Outside of Japan are Entirely Different.



Kyushu is the largest producer of Japanese Black, and only the highest quality cattle from this region can be dubbed "Sakura Wagyu". 


  1. Raising cattle uniformly and produce high quality beef

  2. The marbling is soft and fine so the texture is also soft

  3. Has a tender fat that easily melts leading to a soft mouthfeel

  4. Fine and evenly proportion of fat on meat producing rich flavour


  1. Raising cattle in mass production but low quality beef

  2. Lacks marbling so the texture is a bit tough

  3. Does not have enough tender fat making it difficult to chew

  4. Fat is not evenly spread on the meat giving a bland taste