Imogashi

Imogashi

This sweet, which originated in the Edo Era, brings out the natural sweetness of sweet potato.

Flourishing as a growing area for superior sweet potatoes which were known as supposedly being “even tastier than chestnuts” during the Edo Era, Kawagoe is known for its imogashi (potato sweets) culture. You can try a plethora of sweets ranging from wagashi (Japanese sweets) to Western-style confections.

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Imogashi which brings forth a natural sweetness is rich in vitamins, healthy and delicious.(Midori Nakazawa)
Imogashi which brings forth a natural sweetness is rich in vitamins, healthy and delicious.(Midori Nakazawa)
Imomatsuba, imo senbei and sweet potato chips which can be enjoyed as light snacks.(Midori Nakazawa)
Imomatsuba, imo senbei and sweet potato chips which can be enjoyed as light snacks.(Midori Nakazawa)