Japanese Wagyu Tour seeks US-based meat distributors, butchers and restaurant operators
Promotional tour invites meat industry professionals interested in exploring premium Japanese Wagyu beef.
Japan External Trade Organization and Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council are seeking US meat distributors, butchers and foodservice operators interested in exploring premium Japanese Wagyu beef.
The Japanese Wagyu Tour in Japan will last approximately one week and will take place in January 2027.
Japanese Wagyu Tour highlights include visits to:
- a certified Wagyu processing facility (product approved for US export)
- Federal Meat Academy
- a Wagyu cattle farm
- traditional Japanese restaurants for Wagyu tasting.
US-based meat distributors, butchers and restaurant operators not currently handling Japanese Wagyu beef are encouraged to apply. Wholesalers will be given priority in the selection process, and participation is limited to one participant per company. Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations will be covered.
Registration deadline is Sept. 11, 2026 -- register here.
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-affiliated organization promoting Japanese food and beverages in the US. J-LEC is a council of Japanese Wagyu producers and exporters dedicated to promoting Japanese livestock products internationally.
Source: Japan External Trade Organization
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