Japan’s traditional calendar says today (Tuesday) is the first day of spring, but the weather was snowy in Kyoto.

That didn’t stop local farmers from test-digging bamboo shoots to see how they’re coming along.

The area is known for its tasty bamboo shoots, which are used in a range of Japanese cuisine.

This year’s crop is apparently developing nicely, despite fears of damage from last year’s typhoons.

But people will have to wait a bit more until they can eat this year’s bamboo shoots.

The shoots will be ready for harvest and shipped at the end of this month.