Okinawan food culture is famous for its range of cuisine and the culture of food it supports. It’s also surprisingly different from Japan’s mainland dishes.

If you have ever wondered about that yellow powder that covers some of your favorite Japanese snacks, then chances are that you have just wandered into kinako territory.

The purple sweet potato is a staple food of the Okinawan diet. It’s also known as “beni-imo”, and it contributes to one of the longest life expectancies in the world!