sweet potato– tag –
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Chiba
Benikomachi Sweet Potato (紅小町)
Benikomachi is a Japanese sweet potato cultivar closely associated with Chiba Prefecture. Written 紅小町 in Japanese, it has dark reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh. Cooked, it develops a floury, fluffy texture and mild sweetness,... -
Japan
Beniharuka Sweet Potato (紅はるか)
Beniharuka, officially registered in Japanese as べにはるか and commonly written 紅はるか in shops, is one of Japan's best-known sweet potato cultivars for moist, strongly sweet yakiimo. It has reddish-purple skin and pale flesh that tur... -
Japanese Snacks
Imo Yokan (芋ようかん)
Speaking of Japanese traditional sweets (or Wagashi), you might think of Mochi, Dorayaki, Anmitsu, etc. But have you ever heard of Imo Youkan? This lesser-known delight adds a unique twist to Japan's sweet offerings. In this article, we'... -
Japan
Daigaku imo (大学芋)
Daigakuimo is a much-loved delight adored for its rich sweetness, crunchy exterior, and soft, crispy inside. Let's explore the origins of this name and uncover the story behind these delightful university potatoes. Not just that, did you... -
Tokyo
Imo Yokan (芋羊羹)
INTRODUCTION TO IMO YOKAN Imo Yokan is a traditional Japanese jelly dessert that has an ingredient of sweet potato and sugar. Additionally, this wagashi is famous in the autumn season. You can get a lot of sweet potatoes, pumpkins, persi...
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