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Japanese Sweet Potato Snacks & Sweets<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Sweet Potato Treats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potatoes are used in many Japanese snacks and sweets. You can find them roasted, fried, dried, steamed, or turned into sweet treats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When autumn arrives, you’ll also see lots of sweet potato-flavoured products<\/mark><\/strong> at convenience stores and supermarkets in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Japanese Sweet Potato Snacks & Sweets \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yaki Imo\uff08\u713c\u304d\u828b\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A whole sweet potato slowly roasted until it becomes soft, sweet, and warm. The texture can range from fluffy to very moist and creamy, depending on the variety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daigaku Imo\uff08\u5927\u5b66\u828b\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potato pieces that are deep-fried and coated in a sweet syrup. They’re usually finished with black sesame seeds and have a crispy outside and soft inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Imo Kenpi\uff08\u828b\u3051\u3093\u3074\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thin strips of sweet potato that are deep-fried and coated with sugar syrup. They’re crispy, crunchy, and easy to snack on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hoshi Imo\uff08\u5e72\u3057\u828b\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potatoes that are steamed, sliced, and dried. They’re naturally sweet with a soft, chewy texture and are often enjoyed as a simple snack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sweet Potato Chips\uff08\u3055\u3064\u307e\u3044\u3082\u30c1\u30c3\u30d7\u30b9\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thin slices of sweet potato that are deep-fried until crispy. They’re similar to potato chips but have a natural sweetness. You can see large sweet potato chips at sightseeing areas such as Kawagoe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Imo Yokan\uff08\u828b\u3088\u3046\u304b\u3093\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A simple Japanese sweet made mainly with sweet potatoes and sugar. It has a smooth, firm texture and a gentle natural sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sweet Potato Cake\uff08\u30b9\u30a4\u30fc\u30c8\u30dd\u30c6\u30c8\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A sweet made with mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, and other ingredients. It’s soft, creamy, and rich.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Regional Sweet Potato Sweets \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some regions in Japan have their own sweet potato sweets and snacks. Here are a few you might come across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ikinari Dango\uff08\u3044\u304d\u306a\u308a\u56e3\u5b50\uff09 \u2014 Kumamoto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A steamed sweet made with slices of sweet potato and sweet red bean paste wrapped in chewy dough. It’s a traditional snack from Kumamoto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oni Manju\uff08\u9b3c\u307e\u3093\u3058\u3085\u3046\uff09 \u2014 Aichi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A steamed sweet made with chunks of sweet potato and a simple flour-based dough. It has a chewy texture and plenty of sweet potato pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Imokoi\uff08\u3044\u3082\u604b\uff09 \u2014 Kawagoe, Saitama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Kawagoe sweet made with sweet potato and sweet red bean paste inside a soft, chewy dough. It’s a popular snack and souvenir in Kawagoe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Imo Kintsuba\uff08\u828b\u304d\u3093\u3064\u3070\uff09 \u2014 Asakusa, Tokyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A type of kintsuba made with sweet potato paste. It has a soft, dense texture and a gentle sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Potato Varieties for Yaki Imo \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The taste and texture of yaki imo<\/strong> can change depending on the sweet potato variety. Here are some varieties you may see in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beni Haruka\uff08\u3079\u306b\u306f\u308b\u304b\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Very sweet and moist, with a soft and creamy texture when roasted. It’s one of the popular varieties for yaki imo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anno Imo\uff08\u5b89\u7d0d\u828b\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rich, sweet, and creamy, with moist orange-coloured flesh. It’s especially known for its rich sweetness when roasted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beni Azuma\uff08\u7d05\u3042\u305a\u307e\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A classic Japanese sweet potato with a fluffy texture and balanced sweetness. It’s traditionally been popular for yaki imo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Silk Sweet\uff08\u30b7\u30eb\u30af\u30b9\u30a4\u30fc\u30c8\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smooth and soft with a fine texture. It has a gentle sweetness and becomes moist when roasted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where Can You Find Sweet Potato Snacks? \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Supermarkets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Convenience stores<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don Quijote<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Local greengrocers<\/strong> \u2014 Yaki imo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Souvenir shops<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Street food and sightseeing areas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Yaki imo is easy to find in many supermarkets and some other shops. You can also find sweet potato snacks and sweets in convenience stores, especially in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Famous Sweet Potato-Producing Regions in Japan \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Kagoshima<\/strong> \u2014 one of Japan’s largest sweet potato-producing regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ibaraki<\/strong> \u2014 famous for sweet potatoes and especially Hoshi Imo\uff08\u5e72\u3057\u828b\uff09<\/strong>, and it produces around 90% of Japan\u2019s dried sweet potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chiba<\/strong> \u2014 one of Japan’s major sweet potato-producing regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tokushima<\/strong> \u2014 famous for Naruto Kintoki\uff08\u9cf4\u9580\u91d1\u6642\uff09<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kawagoe, Saitama<\/strong> \u2014 famous for Kawagoe Imo\uff08\u5ddd\u8d8a\u3044\u3082\uff09<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Autumn Sweet Potato Flavours \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      When autumn arrives in Japan, sweet potato flavours start appearing everywhere. You may find sweet potato-flavoured ice cream, cakes, drinks, snacks, and convenience store sweets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dietary Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Many sweet potato-based sweets are vegetarian, but ingredients vary. Some contain butter, milk, eggs, or wheat, so check the ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Why Try Japanese Sweet Potato Snacks? \ud83c\udf60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Japanese sweet potato snacks come in many different textures and flavours, from soft and creamy roasted sweet potatoes to crispy chips and chewy dried sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Taste some Japanese sweet potato treats! \ud83c\udf60\u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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