Yatai (food cart)
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A yatai (屋台) is a small, mobile food stall in Japan typically selling ramen or other food. The name literally means "shop stand".[2][3]
The stall is set up in the early evening on pedestrian walkways and removed late at night or in the early morning hours.[4]
Though the practice of mobile food stands dates back to the 17th century,[5] yatai became popular and widespread in the Meiji period (1868–1912) and were two-wheeled pushcarts constructed of wood.[2] Yatai were popular during and following World War II, but Japanese authorities imposed regulations ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, citing health concerns.[6] Today, they are prevalent in Fukuoka, but continue to dwindle.[7]