Yaki-imo, or basked sweet potatoes, are one of Japan’s favorite snacks during the fall and winter. Sometimes, they’re sold from the back of delivery trucks…

It’s not uncommon to stumble upon a vending machine or convenience store aisle offering a “drinkable” version of an otherwise not-usually so drinkable treat, such…

Roasted sweet potatoes are a popular street food all over East Asia. In Japan, they’re called yaki-imo (焼き芋). Yaki-imo vendors first appeared on the streets of Japan more…