You might hear Wagyu and Kobe used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two types of beef. Kobe beef is a variety of Wagyu cattle. It originated from Japanese Black cattle and is still bred in Japan. Kobe beef is considered a delicacy. Most American and Australian Kobe-style beef is bred with other cattle breeds, so it's not considered an authentic Japanese Kobe. Both of these should not be confused with Japanese beef seasonings like yakiniku, etc.