Held for the first time two years ago and popular right from the get go, the "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back for the third time and will be held on Saturday 19th November at the Gokoku Jinja (Shrine) in Fukuoka city. With "Kinoko (mushroom)" the keyword, this unique event fuses together food, art and learning. Held annually, it brings together a huge number of mushroom enthusiasts from both inside and outside of the prefecture, and is fast becoming a firmly established favorite on the Fukuoka autumn calendar.

In September, the "Kinoko Kansatsu-kai (Mushroom Viewing Party)" gathered together as the result of high levels of demand. Taking place in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka City and with expert guides on hand, fans got the chance to appreciate the mushrooms that appear in early autumn. Some of the photographs taken at the kansatsu-kai (viewing party) can be seen in the "Watashi no Kinoko Jiman ha kore da! Contest! (lit.: This is my best mushroom shot!)" and you can even vote for the snaps that capture your eye! Located relatively central, Maizuru Park is pretty much right in the center of Fukuoka City. And with that being said you can't help but wonder what kind of mushrooms exist around us, here in the city center! Well, you can find-out by taking a look at the photos in the contest. And don't forget to vote for your favorite!