imoni; taro and meat soup
A traditional hot pot dish from the Tōhoku region, typically made with taro root, meat, and vegetables in a soy-sauce or miso broth. Often enjoyed outdoors in autumn.
In autumn, many people in Yamagata enjoy imoni by the riverside.
imoni party; outdoor stew party
Compound of 芋 (imo, 'taro') and 煮 (ni, 'boiling' or 'simmering'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is strongly associated with the Tōhoku region's autumn traditions.