Autumn is the peak season for mushrooms in Japan.Matsutake, a special kind of mushroom that grows under red pine trees, is often called the king of mushrooms for its wonderful aroma.I enjoyed this grilled matsutake at a beautiful restaurant in Kyoto- its fantastic scent went perfectly with a glass of Japanese sake.

Autumn is the peak season for mushrooms in Japan.

Matsutake, a special kind of mushroom that grows under red pine trees, is often called the king of mushrooms for its wonderful aroma.
I enjoyed this grilled matsutake at a beautiful restaurant in Kyoto- its fantastic scent went perfectly with a glass of Japanese sake.

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