Breeder: Must reside in Obanazawa City and be certified by the Obanazawa Beef Promotion Council Raising Period: Longest period raised in registered barns Type: Japanese Black uncalved heifers or steers Quality: Graded 3 or higher by the Japan Meat Grading Association with excellent meat and fat quality Safety: Tested and found non-detectable for radioactive substances by Yamagata Prefecture and other authorities