It has been decided that the event "Big Beef Expo" where "brand Japanese beef" such as Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef will gather will be postponed due to the spread of dengue fever infection in Shinjuku Central Park, which will be the venue.

Event to taste branded Wagyu beef "Big Beef Expo" (Source: "Big Beef Expo" official Facebook page)
Event to taste branded Wagyu beef "Big Beef Expo" (Source: "Big Beef Expo" official Facebook page)

The "Big Beef Expo" is an event held for the purpose of appealing the deliciousness of "branded Wagyu" production groups that are attracting worldwide attention. Initially, it was scheduled to be held from October 2 to 13, but due to the spread of dengue fever infection at the venue, Shinjuku Central Park, it will be held from April 25 to May 10, 2015. It will be postponed.

The event venue is Shinjuku Central Park Water Plaza. The holding time is from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The price of the menu is 1,000 yen per cup.

According to the event official website, the participating Wagyu brands are as follows.

Omi beef (Tokushiman)
Kagoshima black beef (Senriya)
Kobe beef (meat master Kobe)
Sendai beef (SASAYA)
Matsusaka beef (special product Matsusaka beef Asahiya)

Details of the menus to be provided will be announced at a later date.