In the autumnal period, specifically during the early fall, sprawling across the pine forests encircling Osaka and Kyoto, one can encounter a colossal mushroom of extraordinary proportions, reaching a diameter as expansive as 8 inches. This remarkable fungal specimen holds such immense value in the eyes of the Japanese populace that, during its ephemeral season, multitudes of individuals flock to the woods, armed with utensils, rice, and sake, in a fervent quest to pluck and promptly relish the delectable mushroom reminiscent of beefsteak in flavor.