Awakuroushi F1 Beef
Certified Toskushima Mitsuboshi Beef
Awakuraushi by Hasegawa Farm represents a modern expression of Japanese beef craftsmanship from Tokushima, Japan.
Raised by the Hasegawa Group Ranch under the Tokushima Mitsuboshi Beef program, this particular line is classified as a “Silver Star” — an F1 crossbreed developed by combining the rich characteristics of Japanese wagyu with the balanced meat texture and stronger beef flavor of carefully selected crossbred genetics.
The result is a style of beef that offers:
Fine marbling without being overly heavy
Rich umami and clean beef flavor
Excellent tenderness with a balanced finish
Versatility for steak, yakiniku, and modern restaurant applications
Unlike extremely rich fullblood wagyu, Awakuraushi Silver Star delivers a more approachable and versatile eating experience while still maintaining the precision and discipline of Japanese cattle raising.
Produced in Tokushima Prefecture — known for its clean environment, natural water sources, and strong agricultural heritage — the cattle are raised under strict standards focused on traceability, farm management, and quality consistency.
At Foodsmiths, we selected Awakuraushi because it reflects what we believe modern premium beef should be:
authentic, traceable, chef-friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to eat.
Not all Japanese beef needs to be extreme.
Sometimes balance is what makes it memorable.