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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 35 MIN

Mastering Wagyu: The Art of Butchery with Noriaki Numamoto - Food Origins Podcast EPISODE 60

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In this episode, we sit down with Master Butcher Noriaki Numamoto, a true craftsman in the world of wagyu and whole animal butchery. With decades of experience across Japan and the U.S., Noriaki has become a leading figure in the art of Japanese-style meat preparation — known for his precision, philosophy, and deep respect for the animal.This special conversation was recorded on-site at Niku Butcher Shop in San Francisco, with Mark Melnick generously providing Japanese translation. Numamoto traveled all the way from Japan for this rare gathering, which also included respected figures like Guy Crims , Jared Montarbo and Justin from Team Trex. From wagyu grading to the soul of the craft, we dive deep into the mindset and mastery behind elite butchery.Note: Be patient — this episode is a mix of Japanese and English, offering a raw and authentic look into the world of Japanese butchery and its cultural depth.このエピソードでは、和牛と丸鶏の世界で真の職人、マスターブッチャー沼本憲明氏にインタビューします。日本とアメリカで数十年にわたる経験を積んだ沼本氏は、日本式食肉処理の第一人者であり、その緻密さ、哲学、そして動物への深い敬意で知られています。この特別な対談はサンフランシスコのNiku Butcher Shopで収録され、マーク・メルニック氏が日本語通訳を担当しました。沼本氏はこの貴重な会合のために日本から遠路はるばるやって来ました。この会合には、ガイ・クリムズ、ジャレッド・モンターボ、チーム・トレックスのジャスティンといった著名人も参加していました。和牛の格付けから職人技の魂まで、一流の食肉職人の精神と熟練の技に深く迫ります。注:このエピソードは日本語と英語が混在しており、日本の食肉の世界とその文化の奥深さをありのままに、そして真摯に捉えています。Send us Fan MailFirecracker Farm Small-batch Spicy Salt Family farm with a secret blend of Carolina Reaper, Ghost, and Trinidad Scorpion peppers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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In this episode, we sit down with Master Butcher Noriaki Numamoto, a true craftsman in the world of wagyu and whole animal butchery. With decades of experience across Japan and the U.S., Noriaki has become a leading figure in the art of Japanese-style meat preparation — known for his precision, philosophy, and deep respect for the animal. This special conversation was recorded on-site at Niku Butcher Shop in San Francisco, with Mark Melnick generously providing Japanese translation. Numamoto ...

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