Sweet potatoes are a staple starch in many cuisines across Asia and are more commonly known as yams in the Americas. They were and are still a cheap and nutritious source of carbohydrates that is also packed with vitamins and minerals, which explains its origins as a staple food during past war periods. They also…

Japanese sweet potatoes are very delicious, I kid you not! If you love sweet potatoes or are still yet to discover the goodness that this delicious root vegetable provides then make sure to give your taste buds a whirl with some of these popular sweet potato dishes while exploring the Land of the Rising Sun.…

Growing up in Central New York, one of the joys of summer was hearing the jingling tune of the local ice cream truck steadily growing louder as it drove down the street towards my house. This is why I was shocked when I came to Japan to discover that ice cream trucks as I know…

Autumn is when leaves start changing color, the air becomes cooler and, of course, another season of harvest before winter comes! In Japan, there are particular foods that are eaten in each season. And in autumn, sweet potatoes are one of those essential foods. There are many ways to prepare sweet potatoes in Japan. Especially…