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Shiitake mushrooms are in season in Japan from February to June and from September to December. Peak season runs from March to May and from October to November.
In November, shiitake mushrooms are in peak season.
This edible mushroom has a savoury, earthy flavour and a tender texture. Cook it in a pan or add it to soups, rice and noodles.
Japan — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.
Grown commercially at national scale in Japan, one of the world's leading producers.
Peak-season periods per year in Japan for shiitake mushrooms: two.