Hiroshima Prefecture

Considering how highly thought of beef is in this country, it may shock you to discover that although cattle were introduced to Japan sometime in the second century, until the Meiji Restoration (1868) they were only used as draught animals for agriculture and transport, rather than food. But now, ‘wagyu’ (literally ‘Japanese beef’) is revered as being some of the best in the world. You can find some fantastic steak joints in Hiroshima. And as well as wagyu, there are also many Western-style steakhouses as well. So, what are you waiting for? Grab that knife and fork/pair of chopsticks, and get all up in your grill! Steakhouse Jinseki Located on the 21st floor of the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima, Steakhouse Jinseki offers superlative views and even better meat. With seating for just 14 people, this teppan-style restaurant serves up the highest quality sirloin and tenderloin steaks, with the chef cooking right in front of you. Dinner courses are expensive (a full course teppanyaki meal will set you back 21,000 yen). As one might expect, lunch periods are extremely popular, and as such, diners should make reservations a minimum of two days in advance. Web site: https://www.hgh.co.jp/rest/jinseki.html (in Japanese) Teppanyaki Dontoko Another teppan-style…