Though both have illustrious Japanese pedigrees and beautiful marbling, a key price point separates Kobe beef from Wagyu.

Although Kobe is commonly seen on US restaurant ... The highest-ranking wagyu is A5 Miyazaki, a two-time winner of the "Wagyu Olympics." A5 Miyazaki will cost you $100 or more per pound.

Although Kobe is commonly seen on US restaurant menus ... which means that there soon could be a lot more wagyu that costs a lot less.

The finest cuts of Matsusaka wagyu have a melting point of 12 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees lower than Kobe. These cows are so valuable that in 2002, one fetched 50 million yen, over $330,000 ...

Wagyu, also known as Kobe beef, is an expensive cut renowned for its taste, tenderness and juiciness, and for its marbled fat, something that lends it an extra succulence. Many stories claim that ...

Mastro's Steakhouse, owned by potential Italian ambassador and billionaire Tilman Fertitta, has featured Japanese wagyu, including Kobe ... contribute to the high cost of wagyu beef.

America’s version has less marbling and fat. While American wagyu costs less, it is still considered superior meat. There are three types of American wagyu as defined by genetics and the USDA ...