also: うごのタケノコ
expression
things popping up one after another; like bamboo shoots after rain
Proverbial expression describing a sudden proliferation of similar things, often used for trends, new businesses, or events. The literal meaning is 'bamboo shoots after rain'.
最近、このエリアにはカフェが雨後の筍のように増えている。
Recently, cafes have been popping up like mushrooms in this area.
新しいSNS
New social media platforms appear and disappear one after another.