The history of Yamaki began in 1917, by our founder Toyokichi Kido, in Iyo-city, Ehime, Japan. We've believed in one guiding principle: creating quality bonito flakes to preserve Japan's traditional food culture. This is the secret behind Yamaki's authentic Japanese smoky and intensely savory umami bonito flavors. Easy to use, gentle on the purse and excellent nutritional value, we have focused on producing the highest quality bonito flakes for over a century. We have also carry the tradition overseas as the first U.S. company to produce both bonito flakes and dried fish powder. Yamaki USA, Inc. has expanded into the U.S. and was established in March 2018 at Forest Grove, Oregon. We have local artisans focused on handcrafting bonito flakes that are proudly made in the USA.

At Yamaki, we're on a mission to build and foster a community of bonito fans for life. We're passionate about our craft of bonito flakes - specializing in various shaved sizes with the best width and thickness so that it appears to dance or move when sprinkled on hot food as if swaying in an ocean current, as well as making "dashi" or a base for an umami-rich broth for common dishes such as soups, gravies, and sauces.

Yamaki bonito flakes will keep indefinitely in sealed bags or containers and should also be kept in the fridge after opening. Of course, as they are tasty and versatile to use, chances are they will not last long enough to spoil!