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Kawagoe's Sweet Potato Confections
When you take a crunchy bite, the gentle sweetness of the sweet potato spreads throughout your mouth. From sweet potato rice crackers to sweet potato natto and kenpi—Kawagoi's sweet potato treats are charming in both appearance and taste with their comforting simplicity. The connection between Kawagoe and sweet potatoes dates back to the Edo period. Sweet potatoes grown on the Musashino Plateau were known as 'Kawagoe Imo' and were transported to Edo via boat along the Shinagashi River. It is said that they gained great popularity during the roasted sweet potato boom in Edo, leading the region to become a major production center. In the Meiji era, the 'Beniaka' variety, known for its light flavor, was developed, and confectionery making that utilized its unique characteristics became deeply rooted. This is a culture of sweet potatoes nurtured by the Little Edo of Kawagoe. With every bite, you can taste its history.
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