2025-10-28
This Month’s Column: Ishi-yakiimo – Japan’s Stone-Roasted Sweet Potato

Warm up your hands and your heart this season with ishi-yakiimo, a traditional Japanese snack made from sweet potatoes slowly roasted on hot stones. The result? A crisp, slightly caramelized skin and a soft, naturally sweet interior that releases a comforting aroma when broken open.
Once sold from street carts calling “Ishi–yakiimo!”, this cozy winter treat can now be enjoyed year-round in supermarkets and convenience stores. Made without additives, it’s a healthy and heartwarming snack loved across Japan.
Read more in our full column: https://www.sukaichi-e.com/column.php?ID=255



