The Wagyu Street Food Trap: How to Spot a Scam and Eat Like a Local

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Exposing the truth behind 'A5 Wagyu' street food and how to avoid the tourist tax. Kenji explains the secret 10-digit ID system used to verify authentic Japanese beef. Plus, learn how to trade a $30 street skewer for a $30 luxury Yakiniku lunch on a 53rd-floor skyscraper. Essential listening for anyone planning to eat their way through Tokyo.

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