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Takachiho Beef
Japanese name高千穂牛
In northern Miyazaki, most farms in the Nishi-Usuki area keep only about seven head of cattle. In the town of Takachiho, breeder Kazuaki Fujiwara looks over his six mother cows one at a time, every day.
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Takachiho Beef and the Small Herds of Nishi-Usuki
Nishi-Usuki sits in the mountains of northern Miyazaki Prefecture, and cattle here are raised in small numbers. In 2021, beef-cattle farms across Miyazaki averaged 48.5 head per household; in Nishi-Usuki the figure was around seven. Even at that scale, wagyu accounted for roughly 60 percent of the handled value in the JA Takachiho district, which makes it a mainstay of the local farming economy. Takachiho beef comes from exactly this kind of place — steep ground, small barns, a handful of cattle to a household.
Compiled from public records and official sources; see the recognition links below. Details may change over time.
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Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
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FAQ
What is Takachiho Beef called in Japanese?
It is written as 高千穂牛 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Takachiho Beef?
Takachiho beef is wagyu raised in the Nishi-Usuki area of northern Miyazaki Prefecture, where cattle are kept in small herds. In 2021, beef-cattle farms in Miyazaki averaged 48.5 head per household, while Nishi-Usuki averaged about seven.
What makes Takachiho Beef distinct, and why is it a Miyazaki specialty?
Wagyu accounted for about 60% of handled value in the JA Takachiho district. In 2022, Kazuaki Fujiwara ran a breeding farm with six mother cows in Takachiho Town Mitai, watching each animal for small changes and brushing them when possible. The prize sire Hatsuei was born in Gokase Town in 1968. The three Nishi-Usuki towns, the local JA, and area veterinarians compiled the cattle-raising history into a 194-page book, Takachiho Gyu Monogatari.
How is Takachiho Beef used or eaten?
The maker Otaniya in Takachiho Town Mitai dices Takachiho beef, steeps it in handmade miso for 24 hours, and cooks it with burdock, garlic, and chili into a meat miso.
How should Takachiho Beef be stored?
Storage varies by product — shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen — and is stated on the packaging and the Rakuten listing. Shelf-stable processed foods usually need refrigerating once opened and eating within a few days; chilled and frozen items go straight into storage on arrival. Treat the best-before date on the physical packaging as authoritative.
Is Takachiho Beef a good gift or something to take home?
Many countries restrict bringing in this kind of food, so check your destination's rules before you pack it, or enjoy it in Japan.
Where can I buy Takachiho Beef?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are グッズプロ. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.
Further reading
- Breed first, brand second: Japanese Black is marbled, akaushi is lean, a brand name is a set of conditions, not a breed.
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