MaMa Jean’s is proud to offer American Wagyu beef, raised locally in Nixa, MO at J.B. Kobe Farms. Wagyu is a special breed of cattle, originally from Japan, which produces the tender and delicious meat we know as Kobe beef. Kobe Beef is more than just premium beef, it’s a centuries-old Japanese tradition. To understand its importance, let’s look back to the origin of this popular and delicious meat – second century Japan.