The meat has a fine texture, rich umami, and excellent flavor. It is fattened at the following farms. Founded in 1969, this specialty shop is located in the heart of "Yumura Onsen," one of Japan's premier hot springs, and has built a reputation supported by many customers. At this shop, they produce and sell beef through an integrated process from production on their own farm to retail. They proudly offer Tajima beef and, as the only "Kobe Beef Authorized Retailer" in the area, they provide a wide variety of Kobe beef, along with popular deli items such as croquettes and menchi katsu. http://www.yumura.gr.jp/gourmet/hamada/