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Inside Japan’s Matsutake Season: Aroma, Price, and Four Classic Dishes

September 7, 2026September 4, 2026 by Hiro
Three whole matsutake mushrooms grilling over charcoal on a wire grate

Matsutake is one of Japan’s most prized autumn ingredients. See why domestic mushrooms are scarce and how four classic preparations reveal their aroma and texture.

Categories Japanese Ingredients Tags autumn food in Japan, dobin mushi, Japanese mushrooms, matsutake, matsutake mushroom, matsutake tempura

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