Wagyu is graded on two main factors: how much meat can be yielded and the quality of the marbled fat. Only A3 to A5 wagyu is certified for sale in Japan. And the higher the grade, the higher the ...

USDA Prime (the highest grade in the U.S.) would be closer to a Japanese A3 at best.” What should consumers look for when buying authentic Japanese Wagyu in the U.S.? “Every legitimate cut of ...

The cows themselves may sell for up to $30,000, Business Insider reports, and only meat that scores from A3 to A5 can be sold. The process of raising Wagyu cows is also meticulous. Wagyu cows are ...