Street food is a staple of Japanese life. Frequently sold from “yatai” which are small, mobile food stalls, yatai became popular and widespread in the Meiji period (1868-1912) and were two-wheeled pushcarts constructed of wood.  These mobile stalls offer yaki imo, ramen, oden, takoyaki, and other delights.  Office workers can be seen enjoying these street side food […]