The French force-feed (
gavage) their goose to add buttery texture to its liver (
foie gras). The Japanese massage their Wagyu cow whilst feasting it with warm sake and soothing music to improve its appetite and peace of mind, thus produce more tender beef (
Matsusaka). Both technique comes down to the ultimate purpose - to fatten.
Who says the Asian people are more ruthless?
And I write this while dreaming of the endearing embrace of Otoro around my palette.

Fat in its purest, most beautiful form.