Course Abstract

Most Japanese people call sweet potato “Satsuma imo”, meaning the “imo” (potato) of “Satsuma” region. Sometimes, it may be called “Kara imo” (Chinese potato). Sweet potato spread widely in Japan and there are many regional sweets using it.

Materials for Reference

• Japanese Vegetables 4: Sweet Potatoes/Satsuma Imo

  https://shizuokagourmet.com/2011/02/24/japanese-vegetables-4-sweet-potatoessatuma-imo%E8%96%A9%E6%91%A9%E8%8A%8B/

• Stop by a Yaki-Imo Truck for Some Scrumptious Treats!

  https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0001706/

• Japanese Sweet Potato Recipes – Autumn Shun

  https://bestlivingjapan.co/m/japanese-sweet-potato-recipes