Imogashi

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

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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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