In 1963, we opened a restaurant named Tokyo Kaikan in the heart of the historic Little Tokyo district in Los Angeles — the restaurant which is now credited for inventing the famous California Roll. After just a few years of experience, we realized that the local seafood suppliers at the time could not consistently acquire sushi-grade quality fish. It was then that we decided to import seafood from Japan independently. Thus, through organically-derived initiative and foresight, International Marine Products was founded in 1968.

Due to popular demand, our company grew rapidly — not only as a result of our fresh, high quality products, but because of our outstanding customer service rooted in ambitious Japanese business values. We eventually opened up branches in San Francisco, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Houston. We take pride in a streamlined delivery system that allows us to seamlessly ship our products nationwide. As a leader in the wholesale seafood industry, it is our promise to go above and beyond for the sake of our customers, and to ensure that you have access to the freshest seafood available on the market.