Dr Hiroshi Takeda, a medical doctor and researcher specialising in immune health, has shared the three foods he personally ...

However, most shiitake mushrooms available in stores come from industrial cultivation. The Japanese discovered as early as the 13th century that shiitake was suitable for cultivation. In 1796 ...

Explore the rich, umami flavor of Japanese shiitake mushrooms with this recipe roundup from Chef JA Cooks. From soups to stir-fries, these dishes highlight the versatility and depth shiitake ...

Japan is one of the leading producers of shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms are notoriously difficult to cultivate on a commercial scale — especially when using the 1,000-year-old Japanese ...

When it's winter once more, shiitake begin to emerge from the surface of the logs. 06:42 In the cold, they take about a month to grow before they're finally ready for harvest.

Dr Takeda recommends eating citrus fruits like oranges and lemons with the white pith intact, as this layer is rich in ...

Shiitake are now cultivated in Britain and can be bought fresh or dried. Snip off the hard stems (but don’t discard them – add to soups and stock). Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed ...