Beni Imo

The Purple Potato of Okinawa

It's impossible to ignore its presence in Okinawa: the beni imo is the celebrity of the main island.

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There are sweets and ice cream using this violet sweet potato in almost every corner of the capital, Naha. In every convenience store, you can even buy beni imo ice cream. Its popularity grows stronger as you reach the village of Yomitan on the west coast. And for good reason: this is where the beni imo comes from. It's even called 'the sweet potato of Yomitan'. Its deep purple flesh makes it an unusual food and an excellent culinary souvenir of the island!

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