The origins of the Otafuku society date back to 1922, when the Sasaki Shoten shop set up its sake and soy sauce business in Hiroshima. Nearly three decades later, alongside the rise in popularity of okonomiyaki, Otafuku developed what would become its signature product: okonomiyaki sauce. As okonomiyaki grew in popularity, Otafuku expanded its business to include sauces for yakisoba, tonkatsu, and takoyaki. The company was so popular that in 1998, it even exported to the United States! Despite its success, Otafuku still adheres to its founder's philosophy: "Never compromise on the quality of ingredients," to always offer the best products.