Complex sentence: Though the practice of mobile food stands dates back to the 17th century, yatai became popular and widespread in the Meiji period (1868--1912) and were two-wheeled pushcarts constructed of wood.
Split into simpler sentences: Though the practice of mobile food stands dates back to the 17th century. Yatai became popular and widespread in the Meiji period (1868--1912) and were two-wheeled pushcarts constructed of wood.