Iwate A5 Wagyu
Japan’s Most Award-Winning Wagyu
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The Most Decorated Wagyu in Japan
Iwate A5 Wagyu has claimed the top prize at the prestigious Zenkoku Edaniku Kyoureikai (National Japanese Wagyu Grading Competition) an unmatched 11 times. This record-breaking achievement reflects extraordinary marbling, unmatched purity, and a legacy of excellence recognized by chefs and steak collectors worldwide.
Raised in Harmony with Nature
Born in the cool mountain air of northeastern Honshu, Iwate cattle are raised from birth on single farms in one of Japan’s most pristine prefectures. They are nourished with heritage rice straw from 2,000-year-old paddies and pure spring water, creating beef with exceptional purity, consistency, and traceability.
A Rare A5 Experience
Iwate’s signature snowflake marbling melts effortlessly at the touch, releasing layers of clean, savory sweetness. This award-winning profile is shaped by pure spring water, heritage rice straw, and meticulous care from farm to finish. Available only in limited quantities, including rare collector cuts like petite striploin and tenderloin, each piece is a once-in-a-lifetime
Iwate A5 Wagyu Cooking Tips
Iwate Wagyu: Japan’s Most Sustainable Wagyu
With one of the lowest population densities of any prefecture in Japan, Iwate is known for pristine wilderness, and rugged landscapes featuring majestic cliffs that jut up meters from the ocean shores.
Iwate Wagyu: Japan’s Most Award-Winning Wagyu
Crowd Cow is proud to bring you Japan's most award-winning Wagyu to America for the first time for sale online
New: Impossible-to-find A5 Wagyu Cuts from Iwate, Japan
For the first time available in America, we've brought over beefier cuts that turn A5 Wagyu into an experience and a meal.
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