Kobe beef gets all the attention, but Japan's 200+ regional wagyu brands are where things get interesting. From virgin cattle raised on beer in Matsusaka to olive-fed cows on a remote island in the Seto Inland Sea, we break down the varieties worth planning a trip around.

Takamatsu, Japan doesn't announce itself. There’s no iconic skyline, no bucket-list landmark. But give it two days, eat well, and wander, and something shifts.

If Tokyo is the shiny oldest sibling and Osaka is the chaotic baby, Nagoya is the middle child - often overlooked, but absolutely worth your time. We're diving into Nagomeshi food culture, craft beer, temple markets, and all the local spots that make this Japan's fourth-largest city one worth discovering.