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How Japan Eats Sweet Potatoes: Rice, Soups, Sweets, and Regional Dishes

September 4, 2026 by Hiro
Unwashed purple-skinned Japanese sweet potatoes piled in a cardboard produce box

Japanese sweet potatoes are not limited to yakiimo. See how satsumaimo moves from rice and savory simmered dishes to daigaku imo, wagashi, and regional specialties.

Categories Japanese Ingredients Tags daigaku imo, imo yokan, Japanese sweet potato, regional Japanese food, satsumaimo, sweet potato rice

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