MATSUTAKE

Carefully selected Bhutanese matsutake mushrooms, nurtured by the rich natural environment of the Himalayan mountains, are air shipped to Japan under temperature control after harvest. Grown in pure mountain air and fertile soil, these mushrooms retain their exceptional aroma, beautiful form, and deep flavor. We deliver these rare, high quality matsutake with their natural freshness preserved.

About the Kingdom of Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan, located in South Asia, is a constitutional monarchy bordered by China to the north and India to the east, west, and south. Its striking national flag features a central thunder dragon called “Druk”, symbolizing the Land of the Dragon in the Tibetan language. The background colors—yellow, representing the authority of the King, and orange, symbolizing Buddhism. Bhutan lies along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountains, with elevations ranging from approximately 100 meters in the south to 7,561 meters in the north—an impressive difference of more than 7,400 meters. This dramatic variation in altitude creates diverse climates, including tundra, monsoon, and subtropical zones, depending on the region. As a result, Bhutan is a remarkably beautiful country blessed with abundant and unspoiled nature.

About Bhutanese Matsutake

It is said that it was a Japanese who first introduced the idea of eating matsutake in Bhutan, where the mushroom had not previously been part of the local diet.. (※1) The greatest appeal of Bhutanese matsutake is their exceptional quality—comparable to premium Japanese matsutake. Harvested in high altitude primeval forests, they grow naturally without the use of pesticides. The main production area, Genekha Village, sits at an elevation of around 3,000 meters, resulting in mushrooms with minimal insect damage and outstanding aroma, shape, and flavor.

Matsutake harvested early in the morning are carefully graded and packed under strict standards, then air shipped to Japan under strict temperature control. They arrive with freshness and quality equivalent to domestically harvested matsutake. The harvest season runs from July to early October（※2）, which coincides with Bhutan’s monsoon period. Because this timing differs from the domestic matsutake season in Japan, customers in Japan are able to enjoy matsutake earlier in the year.

※1) Various theories exist.
※2) As a natural product, the season may vary slightly depending on the year.

Inquiries About Bhutanese Matsutake

Synergy Trading Co., Ltd.
4F, Yodoyabashi Flex Tower 3-3-11 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043, Japan