Re: The Great Kobe Beef Scam
I had no idea, though I'm not a Kobe beef purchaser. Googling "Kobe beef USA" yields interesting results, all of which claim to be "Kobe beef" from Japan, then waffle a bit by mentioning Waygu beef. None are from Japan.
"Welcome to Kobe Beef. Kobe Beef invite you to celebrate life with our steaks, the product of our passion and our dreams.
"The Wagyu Beef" - also known as "Kobe Beef" is the ultimate masterpiece of Japanese Beef."
http://www.1-800-kobebeef.com/?gclid=COSf3drvvK8CFWcHRQodJn1mzQ
Marketing at it's best, and worst.