Hello! Autumn is said to be the season of appetite in Japan (syokyoku no aki). One of the common items eaten during cold seasons is grilled sweet potatoes, or yaki-imo. These sweet potatoes come in various varieties and differ in their sweetness levels, texture and more. Grilled sweet potatoes is a snack enjoyed by Japanese, and can be found commonly in supermarkets, street vendors, or even vans driving around the neighbourhood – a jingle, or announcement is played through speakers as the van goes around, announcing the arrival of freshly grilled sweet potatoes. Many also choose to grill their sweet potatoes at home, whether through ovens or in hotplates like […]
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