Thanks to improved processing techniques, bamboo products have become more durable ... charcoal chairs and chopsticks. Fallen bamboo shoot shells, once discarded in the forest, are now pressed ...

You can often find fresh bamboo shoots in Asian food stores, but they’re not easy to prepare as they’re protected by many layers of overlapping, brown husk covered in fine, sharp hairs.

Growing bamboo isn't very difficult and involves choosing the right species, adequate sunlight, and regular watering. Young bamboo shoots can be harvested, peeled, and boiled to be used in nutritious ...

KITA-KYUSHU, Fukuoka Prefecture--Spring in Japan is not limited to enjoying sakura--it’s the perfect time to enjoy the taste of the season, “takenoko,” or bamboo shoots. Takenoko are being ...

We are kicking off the second year of Gohan Lab with a series on in-season vegetables, beginning with the bamboo shoot. Although many other ingredients have become available throughout the year ...