Origin: Saitama Prefecture, Japan Grade: A4 Marble Score: 6-7 Lineage: Japanese Black (Kuroge) Certificate Included Introducing the legendary A4 Wagyu Filet, also known as Bushu Gyu or “Samurai Beef.” Raised exclusively at the historic Hasegawa Farm in Saitama Prefecture, this Wagyu carries a story as rich as its flavor. Saitama’s deep samurai heritage inspires the name, and the Hasegawa family — now in its third generation — continues to raise every animal on-site, ensuring consistency, traceability, and unmatched quality. Why Bushu Wagyu is Special Bushu Wagyu has earned Japan’s highest accolades, including the Saitama Governor Award and the Ministry of Agriculture Award. Each steer is nourished on a carefully curated diet that reflects the region’s artisanal food traditions — blends of sake lees, beer pulp, apple peels, pineapple chips, rice bran, sweet apple juice, dried grasses, and byproducts from soy sauce, mirin, and sake fermentation. This unique feeding method creates beef with signature marbling, robust umami flavor, and a subtle sweetness unlike any other. Flavor & Texture The A4 Bushu Wagyu Filet comes from the tenderloin and is the most tender muscle on the animal, requiring minimal seasoning and technique. A quick, careful sear is all it needs. Cooking Recommendations Best enjoyed at medium-rare to medium, this Wagyu strip steak is ideal for: Pan-searing with a golden crust Perfect For Wagyu enthusiasts exploring Japan’s regional specialties Steakhouses and home chefs seeking authentic Samurai Beef Home chefs seeking a restaurant-quality Wagyu steak experience Gifting a premium steak that represents both luxury and authenticity Click here to learn more about marble scores. Each portioned piece is individually packaged and vacuum sealed. In order to maximize freshness during delivery, we blast freeze our cuts and ship them with dry ice in a reusable insulated box. Thawing is natural and may occur. To learn more about how we ship our products and how to properly receive them, please visit Shipping Info for further detail. All sales are final.
