Founded in 1952 in the Sasebo City (Nagasaki Prefecture) by the grandparents of the current president, the Houmoto Gomatofuten company has been producing for three generations sesame tofu, a specialty that developed in Nagasaki, after being brought by Buddhist monks in the 17th century. The company has developed its own roasting method sesame seeds needed to make its tofu to satisfy the demanding palates of Nagasaki residents and maintain the quality of its products. In addition, these are prepared to order, to guarantee their freshness.