Whether it be eaten raw in a side dish or added to noodles, nagaimo (Japanese yam) is delicious and healthy. It’s believed to have high levels of Vitamins C and B1. To celebrate, Japanese Consul General Seiichi Otsuka will be holding a reception tonight at his house in honour of the vegetable. Although nagaimo is grown throughout Japan, Aomori-grown nagaimo has a nationwide profile and reputation.
