Yaki-imo Man

The song of the sweet potato seller is the soundtrack to autumn  and winter in Japan. Driving slowly around the city, playing their distinctive song over a loud speaker, they carry  sweet potatoes freshly baked on a stone oven which they carry in the back of their truck—open flames and everything!  They give off a tantalising aroma and I defy anyone to resist them - especially at the end of a long and tiring day. 

There is nothing quite like the taste, especially on a wet and miserable day like today.  Yummy!