Purpose of National Wagyu Day

Celebrate the
Delicacy of Wagyu

Spread awareness of the rigorous authentication process

Whether it is your 1st time or 1000th time having Wagyu, National Wagyu Day is a day for everyone. A day to enjoy this fine piece of beef on the first day of Summer!

Did you know there is a rigorous Wagyu authentication process? If you are not, don't feel bad because I can assure you that you are not alone. It is a process that even chefs, servers, and butchers are not fully aware of.

Enjoy Wagyu with family and friends

Whether you are gathering with family and friends at home or a local steakhouse, it is all about the experience. Experience the delecacy of Wagyu. Share the love of this delicious beef with those around you.

Please use the hashtag #NationalWagyuDay when posting your celebration.

Official National Wagyu Day shirt

Authenticating Wagyu

After receiving a copy of the Wagyu authentication certificate, here are the steps to authenticating it:

Step 1: Website

Visit the Japanese Carcass Verification Bureau Website.

Step 2: Translate

Note, the website is in Japanese. If you do not understand Japanese then you will need to translate it to English or a language that you understand. Right click and translate it to English. Note, some elements to the website won't translate such as the bottons to agree to the terms. That is because they are images. You will need to translate every page that you are directed to as it is not automatically applied per page.

Step 3: Cattle Identification

As noted, some items on the website do not translate because they are images. After translating the website, the buttons are still in Japanese. The green button is the next step. You will need to click the green button to get to the cattle identification page. But first, the terms of service page. Translate it to be able to read the terms and then proceed with the blue button, just like the green button it does not translate.

Step 4: Cattle ID number

After clicking the blue button as directed in step 3, you will be directed to the cattle identification page. The next step is to translate the page and locate the Cattle ID number from the certificate that you requested your server or butcher. You will need this to authenticate the Wagyu.

Authenticated Wagyu

Once you enter it in the field, click the blue button, which also did not translate because it is an image. You will then be directed to the identification of the cattle. This will be in Japanese again, so you will have to translate it. As shown in the image, you will have an accounting of the cattle from birth to slaughter.

Congratulations! You have now authenticated the Wagyu on your plate!