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✅ Mushroom foraging ("kinoko") is a very popular national hobby, especially in the season. Allowed in compliance with local regulations. Many public forests have a paid permit system (approx. 500-1000 yen).

Peak harvesting season, the mushroom grows actively.

Fruiting slows down, but the real saffron milk cap can still be found.

The mushroom is still in its prime, ready for harvesting.

Fruiting slows down, but the yellow lactarius can still be found.

Fruiting of Shiitake ends.

Mass harvesting, ideal conditions.

High activity, excellent conditions.

Fruiting of the Dry Lactarius ends.

The start of mass fruiting.

Activity continues, especially in warm autumn.

Fruiting ends, the mushroom prepares for dormancy.

Decreased activity, but still found in the wild.

As temperatures begin to drop, the winter honey mushroom becomes active again, starting to fruit on old stumps.

Fruiting of the Edible Russula ends.

Fruiting of the Green Bolete ends.

Start of the main season.

Fruiting of the Common Parasol Mushroom ends.

Fruiting of the Cracked Bolete ends.

As temperatures drop, the mushroom becomes active again, and fruiting continues in cooler areas.

Fruiting weakens, but mushrooms can still be found.

Activity begins to decrease.

Fruiting of the Japanese Parasol Mushroom ends.

Fruiting is active, mushrooms are in good condition.

Fruiting of the Scaly Russula ends.

Fruiting of the Shaggy Ink Cap ends.

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