Kinoko: A window into the mystical world of Japanese mushrooms

Kinoko: A Window into the Mystical World of Japanese Mushrooms is a comprehensive guide to Japanese mushrooms and their place in Japanese culture. Written by Nathaniel Guy, a professional Japanese translator and interpreter with a decade of mushroom hunting experience, this book explores the rich history and cultural significance of mushrooms in Japan. Inside, you’ll find colorful and interesting etymologies of Japanese mushroom names, translated essays and stories from Japanese authors, new translations of a hundred Japanese haiku about mushrooms, cultural insights about mushrooms in Japan, and a glossary and phrasebook of Japanese terms related to mushrooms and mycology. Whether you’re a mushroom enthusiast, a lover of poetry and language, or simply interested in the outdoors, you’ll find something to enjoy in this beautifully written and carefully researched book.