A5 Summo Wagyu | Whole Tenderloin | Carcass 1364289544

The Story

This tenderloin begins on the wide agricultural plains of Tokachi — a region in eastern Hokkaido known across Japan for its vast farmland, its cold winters, and the scale of what it produces. It is one of the few parts of Japan where the landscape feels genuinely expansive.

This Japanese Black was born in October 2023 at Urahoro Dairy Farm in Urahoro-cho, a small farming town on the Pacific coast of Hokkaido. From there it moved through the established raising operations of Nobels Co. — one of Hokkaido's most experienced livestock businesses — spending time in both Kamishihoro-cho and Makubetsu-cho before the next chapter of its journey began.

In July 2024, the animal made the journey south — from the cold northern island of Hokkaido to Ibusuki City in Kagoshima, at the very tip of Kyushu. Ibusuki is warm, coastal, and volcanic. As a contrast to Hokkaido, it could not be more complete. Mizusako Farm in Ibusuki took over for the finishing period, raising the animal through to March 2026.

From one end of Japan to the other. Nearly 2,000 kilometres. Graded A5.

Why This Was Selected

The whole tenderloin is the most delicate cut this animal produces. Fine-grained, exceptionally tender, with a clean flavour that lets the quality of the Wagyu speak without distraction.

Offered as a whole block, it gives full control over how it is prepared and portioned — whether sliced into individual filet steaks or roasted whole. From a Hokkaido-born, Kagoshima-finished A5 animal, it is a cut with a story as distinctive as the journey behind it.

At the Table

The tenderloin asks for restraint. Its natural delicacy means it does not need high heat or bold seasoning. Simple preparation lets the quality of the Wagyu come through without interruption.

Suggested preparation:

Bring to room temperature before cooking. Season with salt only. Sear briefly over high heat, then finish at low heat to your preferred doneness. Rest before slicing. Serve simply.

For individual portions: slice the block to 40–50mm thickness. One portion per person is sufficient — the richness of A5 carries.

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Shipping & Delivery

Fresh Wagyu requires careful handling. We ship three times per week to guarantee quality on arrival.

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