Farmers in this mountainous area in the eastern Chinese coastal province of Fujian know they have one big advantage over many other mountain-locked farmers -- humid air and an annual temperature of 18 degrees.
With that kind of climate, they know what to grow and grow well: shiitake mushrooms, and plenty of them.
High-quality, moderately priced fresh shiitake have made their way to Japan via Shanghai over the years and have provided a lucrative source of income for poor farmers in the region.
But many farmers who are in the red now face an additional, unexpected woe -- Japan's decision to curb shiitake imports.