Autumn flavors special: Recipes using chestnuts and matsutake mushrooms

Autumn is known as the season of appetite, and as the seasons change, many delicious ingredients come into season. In particular, autumn flavors such as chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms, and saury add color to Japanese dining tables and warm the body and soul. In this article, we will introduce some easy recipes using these ingredients, as well as gourmet fairs held around the country. 1. Chestnut Recipe [Chestnut Rice] Chestnut rice is a type of rice that is made with chestnuts.

September is the best time to see the red spider lilies, a traditional Japanese autumn feature. There is also a special period called Ohigan, during which people visit graves and hold memorial services. We will introduce the customs of higan and the red spider lilies in detail. 1. What are higan? Characteristics and the origin of the name Higan flowers are bright red flowers.

In September, a traditional Japanese event called "Otsukimi" takes place. This custom of admiring the harvest moon is an ancient Japanese culture, and is a special event to enjoy the full moon shining in the autumn night sky. In this article, we will introduce the origins and customs of Otsukimi, as well as how to enjoy it in modern times. 1. What is the harvest moon? The meaning of the harvest moon "Chushu no Harvest Moon" is a Japanese word that comes from the ancient