Description
The Furano A5 Wagyu tenderloin (also called filet or hire) is one of the rarest and most refined cuts you can get from Hokkaido’s Taniguchi farm. JMGA (Japanese Meat Grading Association) grades beef based on beef marbling, colour and brightness, firmness and texture, and colour, luster and quality of fat. Under this standard, Furano Black Wagyu Beef is regarded as grade 3 high-quality beef.
What Makes It Special?
Leanest A5 cut: Unlike ribeye or striploin, the tenderloin has very little intramuscular fat, even at A5 grade. But in Kumamoto beef, the fat that is there is extremely fine and melts at low temperatures.
Texture: Incredibly soft, almost “buttery” without being greasy. The muscle never does much work, so it’s naturally tender.
Flavor: Compared to other A5 tenderloins from Kagoshima or Miyazaki (which can be more intensely fatty), Kumamoto’s Akaushi tenderloin is cleaner, more savory, and less cloying—you still get the luxury mouthfeel but with more “beef-forward” character.
Best Ways to Enjoy
- Steak style (Japanese size portions): Grilled or pan-seared, served rare to medium-rare. Usually cut into small medallions (80–120g) because it’s so rich.
- Teppanyaki: A classic way in Japan—seared quickly on an iron griddle, often paired with garlic chips and seasonal vegetables.
- Sushi/Nigiri: Ultra-thin slices lightly seared (aburi) or raw, placed over seasoned rice.
Awards
- FY 2020
7th place Outstanding Award,
2nd place Excellence Award,
National Beef Carcass Exhibition
Honorary Award, Himeji Beef Carcass Competition - FY 2019
2nd place Excellence Award,
National Beef Carcass Exhibition
Grand prize, Himeji Beef Carcass Competition
Outstanding Award, Excellence Award,
The Commemorative Beef Carcass Exhibition
for The New Era “Reiwa” - FY 2018
5th place Outstanding Award,
National Beef Carcass Exhibition
Excellence Award,
Himeji Beef Carcass Competition
Excellence Award,
Yokohama Beef Carcass Competition(Meat Fair)
2nd place Outstanding Award,
Hokkaido Beef Carcass Competition - FY 2017
1st place Outstanding Award,
National Beef Carcass Exhibition―2nd Place Nationwide
5th place Outstanding Award,
National Beef Carcass Exhibition
Excellence Award,
Yokohama Beef Carcass Competition(Meat Fair) - FY 2016
Grand prize MAFF Award, National Beef Carcass
7th place Excellence Award, National Beef Carcass - FY 2015
6th place Outstanding Award, National Beef Carcass
- FY 2014
6th place Excellence Award, National Beef Carcass
