With the aim of expanding exports Europe, the Association appointed Shinji Okazaki, a former Japanese national football player who is widely active overseas, as Tajima cattle and Kobe Beef support ambassador at Kobe Beef Gallery in Shin-Kobe on May 21, 2019.

Regarding Tajima cattle and Kobe Beef support ambassador, the Association has appointed a support ambassador for people who have connections with Hyogo, are internationally active, and have a good reputation, and who have a deep understanding and deep love for Tajima cattle and Kobe Beef.