As others have noted they are widespread in the PNW and BC. Bought some at a mushroom festival a couple of months back, and got the advice to eat then raw with

As others have noted they are widespread in the PNW and BC. Bought some at a mushroom festival a couple of months back, and got the advice to eat then raw with a bit of olive oil and salt. Pretty good, but you probably need an umami-soaked Japanese palate to truly appreciate them.