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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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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