Shiitake mushroom
Shiitake mushroom (Shiitake: しいたけ)

Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Tokushima-ken, Hokkaido, Iwate-ken
Recommendation.
It can be simmered, deep-fried as tempura, or just eaten with other vegetables.