When Wagyu costs hundreds of dollars, how are stores and almost every other restaurant also selling it so cheap at the same time? You see, Wagyu comes from a specific Japanese cattle breed that is raised with extraordinary care. These cattle are fed premium diets, kept in spacious, stress-free environments, and even receive regular massages. All of this enhances the beef's quality, making it expensive. However, the term Wagyu simply translates to Japanese cow, and outside Japan, it's not strictly regulated. This lack of strict regulation means that even beef from crossbred Wagyu cattle can legally be labeled as Wagyu.