🍄 Japan’s autumn = matsutake madness! 🍂

These mushrooms are like celebrities of fall—rare, pricey, and everyone goes wild just to get a sniff. Honestly, half the joy is leaning over the plate and saying, “Ahhh, that aroma!” before anyone even takes a bite.

This year, we scored some Hokkaido matsutake from our relatives 🙌. We got fancy with dobin-mushi (yep, soup in a teapot!) and then went caveman-style—just grilled them and let the smoky aroma do all the work.

Family gathered around, noses in the air like we were all part of a mushroom fan club. A lot of “mmm”s, some giggles, and then sudden silence once the flavor hit. That’s how you know matsutake season has truly arrived.

If you’re in Japan around now, join the club. Your nose will thank you before your stomach does.