Join the Exclusive Japanese Wagyu Tour in Japan – January 2027

Hosted by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Chicago & Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council (J-LEC)
Are you a meat distributor, butcher, or restaurant owner interested in exploring premium Japanese Wagyu beef? This is your chance to experience the world of Wagyu directly in Japan!

Tour Highlights

- Duration: Approximately one week in January 2027
- Locations in Japan:
・Certified Wagyu processing facility (approved for U.S. export)
・Federal Meat Academy
・Wagyu cattle farm
・Traditional Japanese restaurants for Wagyu tasting

Who Should Apply

We’re looking for:
・U.S.-based meat distributors, butchers, and restaurants not currently handling Japanese Wagyu on a continuous basis
・Businesses considering future import and distribution of Japanese Wagyu
・Wholesalers will be given priority in the selection process

Program Details

- Expenses Covered: Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations (covered by J-LEC)
- Selection Process:
・JETRO will recommend candidates to J-LEC
・Final selection will be made by J-LEC based on business scale, current operations, and
future potential.
- Limit: One participant per company
- Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026
  *Note: Registration will close once capacity is reached. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, regardless of the deadline.
- Post-Visit Requirement:
・All participants are required to answer a questionnaire after the tour.

**Please be advised that Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and J-LEC will not share, sell, or distribute your corporate or personal inform. All data provided to us is kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of fulfilling this program.**
Please apply using the form below by the due date mentioned above.
JETRO will contact you within a week after the submission of your application. 
Company Name Required
Company Website Required
Industry Type Required
Company Profile（Please write down information such as company overview, company strengths, and enthusiasm for this program participation）
*Please write more than 100 words. Required
Number of Employees
Annual Revenue Required
Do you currently carry Japanese Wagyu beef products? Required
Primay Customer(s) Required
In which geographic regions are your customers located?
Number of customer accounts the company currently carries Required
Name of the Traveler Required
Business title of the person traveling Required
Email Required
Phone number  Required
How did you hear about the program? Required
About Us: 
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) is a government-affiliated organization promoting Japanese food and beverages in the U.S. We do not sell or buy products.

J-LEC is a council of Japanese Wagyu producers and exporters dedicated to promoting Japanese livestock products internationally.


Contact Us (JETRO Chicago): 
Masato Kawaike (masato_kawaike@jetro.go.jp)
Kaori Hoshino (kaori_hoshino@jetro.go.jp)
Keiko Kubo (keiko@ikebanabykeiko.com)