Miyazaki Wagyu

In Japan's southern island of Kyushu, where mist rises from cedar forests and sea air carries the scent of rain, a quiet revolution began. It did not come from Kobe or Ōmi — it came from Miyazaki.

And today, this land produces the Wagyu that has won Japan's heart, palate, and global respect.

From Forgotten Fields to National Pride

Half a century ago, Miyazaki was known for sweet potatoes, not beef. Its farmers were humble, its terrain mountainous. But in the 1970s, a quiet transformation began — led by breeders determined to rival the legends of Kobe and Matsusaka.

By combining meticulous feeding, stress-free environments, and data-driven breeding records, Miyazaki farmers built a system — not a brand. The result: the most consistently awarded Wagyu in Japan's modern history.

Reference: Miyazaki Prefecture Official Agriculture Page

The Crown of Excellence — National Champion

Every five years, Japan holds the Wagyu Olympics (Zenkoku Wagyu Nōgyō Kyōshinkai) — the most prestigious competition for beef producers. In this arena of perfection, Miyazaki Wagyu has achieved what no other region has: Champion of Japan — 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2022.

That's four consecutive victories, judged on meat texture, marbling quality, luster, and balance — a feat unmatched in Wagyu history. These triumphs earned Miyazaki the title of 'The Pride of Japan.'

Reference: Japan Meat Grading Association – Competition Records

The Environment — Nature's Perfect Equation

Miyazaki lies between mountain and sea. Its climate is mild, the air clean, the soil volcanic and rich in minerals. Cattle graze under wide skies, fed on a balanced diet of barley, corn, and locally grown rice straw, often mixed with sweet potatoes unique to Kyushu.

This combination — pure air, mountain water, local feed — gives Miyazaki beef its signature silkiness and sweet aroma known as shinwa no nioi (神話の匂い) — 'the fragrance of myth.'

Reference: Miyazaki Livestock Promotion Association

A Taste That Defines Balance

Where Kobe delivers drama, Miyazaki delivers discipline. The texture is soft yet structured, buttery yet clean. Its taste carries subtle hints of sweetness, sea salt, and chestnut from the local feed.

When served as teppanyaki or sukiyaki, the fat melts evenly, creating a luxurious but not overwhelming flavor — the definition of Japanese restraint.

Why Miyazaki Defines the Modern Wagyu Era

If Ōmi is the oldest, and Kobe is the most famous, then Miyazaki is the most consistent and complete. It represents modern Japan — a blend of tradition, innovation, and humility.

At Wagyu Arabiya Trading LLC, we bring Miyazaki's perfection directly to the Gulf, preserving its temperature integrity and Halal certification from origin to delivery. Each cut tells a story of precision, purity, and quiet pride — the spirit of a region that turned simplicity into supremacy.