An illustration of the Tajima breed of cattle from Kokugyū jūzu (Ten Illustrations of Native Cattle) published in the late Kamakura period (1185–1333). Tajima cattle are described as having “fine bones, firm muscles, thin hide, and rounded backs.” (Courtesy the National Diet Library)
The legendary bull Tajiri-gō. (Courtesy the Ojiro Tourism Association)
A cut of marbled Kobe Beef sizzles on the grill. (Courtesy the Kobe Tourism Bureau)
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